Orion the Cat has a great game for you to play--read the story and play the game!

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Orion the Miracle Cat by Marcella LansdowneIntroducing...Orion the cat!

Hi, I am Orion the cat, and I would like to play a game with you. First, you must read my story below, and pay close attention to the words highlighted in yellow--these are clues! Once you have read the story, click on the Game Button at the end. If you have read the story, you will be able to play the game! Good luck and let's get started!

There is a constellation named after me, or maybe I was named after it? Ask your parents to show you what it looks like and go outside on a clear evening and look up.  A constellation is a group of stars that look like a picture. The stars are really amazing.

I want to tell you about myself.  I am an orange cat with white markings.  I don’t remember much from before I met my owner.  When I found my new owner I was a little afraid.  It turned out to be the best thing that ever could happen to me.  My new owner is named Marcella she took me to a warm home with plenty of food. 

My owner first took me to a vegetarian, no I mean a veterinarian.  He looked me over to make sure I was healthy and then gave me a shot.  The shot was quick and Marcella held me to let me know that I would be okay.

My owner shops for my food and reads the label to make sure it is good for me.  She looks for things like Protein, vitamins, and minerals.

I have lots of toys, and a scratching tree made of wood and carpet.  I love to climb the scratching tree and hide inside.

For the first few days I was kept separated from the other pets in the house.   That way we could all learn to accept each other slowly.  Fighting is not allowed in the house.

You see, Marcella and I made a contract together...  She promised to take good care of me and be very responsible.  I promised to stay close by and to love her.  I think that I have the easy part.  I would never leave, even if she made a mistake.  She has a big list of responsibilities and she is very careful to make sure she does each one of them.

  1. Put out fresh food and clean water every day.
    (She even washes my dishes everyday)

  2. Get plenty of fresh air and watch the temperature.
    (I like sitting by an open window.  The screen keeps me in and the window has a lock so that it can not open any further than two inches.  The temperature is not too cold and not too hot. She also makes sure there are no chemical fumes in the house.)

  3. Clean the litter box. 
    (How embarrassing, but if it is not clean I will not use it.)

  4. Get plenty of exercise. 
    (I play with my toys and chase the other cats in the house. I can also go through a cat door into a kennel to play outside! It even has a roof to keep us dry and cool)

  5. Keep healthy.
    (I get my yearly check ups and shots to protect me from disease. I really don’t like to do this but I know it is in our contract.)

  6. Be safe.
    (I am never allowed near the street.  Marcella inspects the house and my play area for broken glass, poisons, and she got rid of the mouse traps)

I think that I am the luckiest cat in the world.  I jump up and sit in Marcella’s lap and purr.  I look up at her to say thank you for loving me in all the right ways.

-- Orion

To play a game with Orion, click here.

Author Marcella LansdowneMarcella Lansdowne: Marcella Lansdowne is an author based out of Tucson, Arizona. She is the author of two books – ‘Orion the Miracle Kitty’ and ‘Marcella: Strength, Courage, Spirit – All in One Lifetime’. Read more.

 

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