I am a student of nature and her magnificent creatures. 11 years ago a cat named Ariel adopted me. She would visit my house every day for many months, until one day she stopped visiting. That hot summer I found her severely dehydrated and neglected under my neighbor's tree. Long story short, I adopted her despite the fact that I have a parrot at home. We were terrified she would harm my bird, but she was a miracle cat. She was sweet, gentle, and kind. She never harmed my bird in the 11 years she was with us. In 2020, she...more