by Carol
(Walkerton, VA USA)
Muffie was my constant companion for over 20 years. I was her human as much as she was my cat.
When it was time to get up, she would stand on my chest and command I get out of bed. When it was bedtime, she would go wait on the bed for me. If I didn't show up, she would come fuss at me.
She slept at the foot of my bed for 20 years. It has been 3 years since she passed away, but I still miss her. She died in my arms and she was trying to purr.