Mishu

During my time with Mishu, she provided many “firsts” for the campo.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

After that, there was never any doubt that Mishu was mine.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

When Mishu disappeared the following year, people went out and searched for her, without being asked.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

During the next week, twice a day I would call out, “Mishu” the word for “cat” in our campo and put out the cat food.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

During the next week, twice a day I would call out, “Mishu” the word for “cat” in our campo and put out the cat food.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

After that, there was never any doubt that Mishu was mine.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

During my time with Mishu, she provided many “firsts” for the campo.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

Well... there was a little doubt that Mishu was mine, as she was convinced that I was hers.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

I felt desperate as I looked at Mishu tied there, straining against the twine cord crudely tied around her neck, meowing in discomfort and frustration as she tried to come to me.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

I felt desperate as I looked at Mishu tied there, straining against the twine cord crudely tied around her neck, meowing in discomfort and frustration as she tried to come to me.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009