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Do You Ever Wish You Could Come Back in Your Next Life as a Pet?

September 30th 2008 21:00


Painting by William Hogarth. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

It was another long dreary week at work. My colleague was bored. I was just frustrated. I started muttering under my breath. “What did I ever do to deserve this? I wish I was a cat.”


I had photos of my beloved Butterscotch in front of me. I looked at them, feeling envious. All he must worry about is not getting lost and getting fed. What a life! To spend each day playing, sleeping and exploring the roof. Who wouldn’t want to reincarnate as a beloved pet? Imagine if you were a dog: you would spend each day fetching balls, eating, hanging out…doesn’t life look good especially when work is getting frustrating?

Maybe I could come back as a goldfish, although I might find that mind-numbing. But then again, maybe goldfish only have simple needs and are perfectly content to be swimming around in a tank. The same could probably be said for a turtle.

What about a pet bird? No, that might not be fun. Imagine how frustrating it must be copped up in a cage all day when you could be flying around out in the open. On the other hand, the one advantage a pet bird has over a free one is that the pet bird doesn’t have to worry about food. The same could easily apply to gerbils, rabbits, snakes and ferrets.

Still, when times are stressful one can’t help but wish they were someone’s beloved, pampered pet. Which one would you like to be?

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Comment by Kleonaptra

October 1st 2008 00:14
I have a deal with my cat - next time she does the hard stuff like working and cleaning litter boxes, and I get to sleep all day and get fat and roll in front of the fire! Kman is trying to work the same deal with his cat.

Comment by Queenie

October 1st 2008 00:54
Good on you. I got a love bite from Butterscotch the other day. It was so cute!

Comment by Kleonaptra

October 1st 2008 03:17
Very Cute. I bet he hugged your hand, held it close with his claws and closed his eyes in delirium as he chomped on you. I bet they wonder why you dont live with them!

I know you arent ready for a cat....But if anyone wants a lovely kitten I have pics up on my blog. Three to give away.

Comment by Queenie

October 1st 2008 03:42
I was lucky this time...he gazed at me and then sunk his jaws onto my wrist for a few seconds before letting go.

Thanks for your plug. If I come across anyone wanting a kitten I'll let you know.

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