Quotes

Big purrs! It's Pamela Kay's unique trademarked expression she developed for the Louisiana Bobcat Refuge as a signature remark in opening or closing posts on social media or in written or verbal communication. Those who follow louisianabobcatrefuge.com via facebook have become all too familiar with the saying and wish her, Big purrs, in return. She has also given the Louisiana Bobcat Refuge permission to use it in a product line development for merchandise which supports their mission.

The beauty of mankind blossoms in tragedy.

I tried my best to hide being disabled for many years. I didn't judge others who were, but I judged myself and the person I no longer was, and felt others would do the same. When you have a disability, you try so hard to prove your ability you oftentimes end up offending those you try most to impress. It's a really tough balance between longing for compassion and understanding, yet desiring respect, but not feeling comfortable talking about either one. We're raised to wear masks and put on a happy face. No one wants to hear about our hurts and problems, so how else do others know that they too, can overcome theirs? Sharing is caring, I've learned. Being honest about who we are and our imperfections, even if we miss out on opportunities is OK. More often than not, you can feel misunderstood and rejected, especially with a disability that isn't readily detectable to the naked eye. Society is so quick to stereotype what an individual with a disability should look like, and act like and what their limitations are. Being free to be true and real is humbling, powerful, and necessary. Honesty changes perceptions and stereotypes. PK

Losing a bobcat can be really hard. It's incredibly hard trying to rehab: emotionally, physically, financially. Be prepared to give it everything you have, and make sacrifices. It will break you. It will change you. It will make you see things differently, change your perceptions, priorities in life, and change your heart for the better.