Sweet Valentine
Posted on: February 14, 2022
- In: animals | short stories
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A perfect short story by Pam at https://butterflysand.com/ for Valentine´s Day, featuring a Maine coon cat. If you´ve read Amanda in England: The Missing Novel, you might recall the Maine coon Rupert in the book. Enjoy! Happy Valentine´s Day to all.
Madeline stood across the street for a moment thinking about what she was about to do. She had always considered herself an intelligent woman; she had a good career and a lovely new home. She believed that she was mildly attractive. And yet, she was lonely. Her divorce had come through a few weeks ago, just before a job offer here, in what for her was a new town. She had no family and no friends nearby. Essentially, she was starting her life over. Alright, she thought. Change is in the air. Let’s do it! She squared her shoulders and crossed the street to the Pet Adoption Agency.
When Madeline entered, a young woman behind the desk immediately looked up and smiled. A huge, tabby, feline-like creature also looked up, yawned and promptly went back to sleep. Upon closer inspection, it was indeed just a very large cat. He…
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33 Responses to "Sweet Valentine"
February 14, 2022 at 1:48 am
such a sweet story, thank you. wonderful beginning to my Sunday. – David
February 14, 2022 at 2:36 am
Happy valentines to come! x
February 14, 2022 at 7:54 am
Heading over to read the rest of the story.
February 14, 2022 at 8:38 am
What a fantastic story to read on February 13! Thank you for sharing it.
February 14, 2022 at 10:52 am
A lovely story! Valentine looks so much like the cat I had until he passed in 2019.
February 14, 2022 at 11:24 pm
We had cats for years, but never a Maine Coon. I did a lot of research on them when I wrote book 3.
February 14, 2022 at 4:44 pm
I absolutely loved Rupert (the Maine Coon Cat) from Amanda in England! It’s great to see a photo.
February 14, 2022 at 11:24 pm
And this cat looks just as I imagined Rupert. Glad you loved him!
February 14, 2022 at 10:35 pm
Maine Coons are such adorable cats. They are also reputed to be very easy going, affectionate and loyal. Thanks for sharing this story, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day.
February 14, 2022 at 11:26 pm
They say Maine Coon cats are more like dogs than cats in many ways. HOpe you are having a great Valentines day!!
February 15, 2022 at 6:16 am
What a lovely story, Darlene. Perfect day to share it!
February 16, 2022 at 12:23 am
I adored this sweet story. Thanks for pointing me in that direction, Darlene!
February 16, 2022 at 12:47 am
Aww what a wonderful story, I thought it was going to be sad but what a good ending 🙂
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February 14, 2022 at 12:39 am
Thanks for the intro Darlene!
February 14, 2022 at 12:47 am
Such a cute story, I had to share.