Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
“How time flies when you’re having a good time, right Benji?”
“I always have a good time, Sue! What exactly do you mean?”

“I can’t believe it’s already been eight years since we brought you home from Seattle Humane. You were so tiny then! And the most photogenic cat I’ve ever had despite your scruffy ear.”

“I bet you say that to all your cats, Sue.”

“No, really, Benji. I mean it. You’re special. And those eyes!”

“You mean these?” he asked.

“Indeed, I do, Benji! So expressive!”
“Aw thanks, Sue.”

“I think it was your eyes that won you a spot in the International Cat Care calendar. Remember that? You were pinup kitty for the month of May 2020! I was so proud of you.”


“Aw thanks, Sue! I was happy to be your first published picture. Maybe we should try again! How about this?”

“That’s a winner, Benji! You’re the best.”
“Here’s to another eight years!”
~ Susanne and Benji
Happy Gotcha Day, Benji!
Thank you!
That is a cat that knows how to pose! Terrific pictures and happy anniversary!
He’s a special kitty for sure! Thanks, John! π
Happy Gotcha Day, Benji and Sue!
Thank you! π
The best, most wonderful post I’ve seen all day. πβ€οΈπ»π»
Wonderful! Thanks so much, John!
You are welcome, Susanne. π
What a ham
Yes, indeed! πΈ
Happy Gotcha Day handsome boy! XO
Thank you! πΊπ»
Happy Gotcha Day, Benji. You are so photogenic! I love your calendar photo especially. Here’s another 8 years with your lovely owner. xo
Aw, thank you so much! πΈ
I suppose 8 years makes Benji ‘middle aged’. But he certainly still looks full of life!
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks, Pete! He’s still young at heart and definitely full of life! πΊ
Yβall are great collaborators! It took two, after all, to make that photo. Hereβs to hoping for a long healthy life for you both, together!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment and wishes! πΊ
Happy eighth anniversary to you both π₯π» Benji is indeed really photogenic but I hadn’t realised till now that he was a pin-up!!
Thanks, Sarah! He did make the calendar for International Cat Care, back in 2020! πΈ
Yay Benji! Happy 8th Gotcha Day! Foster is 8 also, and I looked it up, they are the equivalent of 48 in human years. πππ₯³πππ±π±
Still youngsters in my book! πΊπΊ
Compared to me, yeah! π
Me too! π
Benji is adorable! Loving this story too. My rescued kitty is a cuddle-bug tooππΌ
Thanks so much for your comment! I’m glad you found a sweet kitty, too! πΊ
Benji is indeed a very photogenic cat!!
Thank you!
Happy anniversary! I just love his ears!
Thank you! π»
A pinup kitty! Wow, Benji, I didn’t know you were famous.
Oh yes! Very famous! π π
Happy belated gotcha day, Benji ! What beautiful pictures of an awesome cat. π₯°
Thank you so much!
Happy Gotcha Day
Thank you!
Happy anniversary!
Beautiful photos of sweet Benji.
Thank you so much! π