Category: Cats

cats, kittens, and all things feline

Rainy Days and Cats and Mondays

It’s a rainy day in the Pacific Northwest and the cats are getting restless. The humans are too. Benji is out of sorts, and I do what I can to cheer him up, pulling out his favorite toys, until we’re both too tired to… Continue Reading “Rainy Days and Cats and Mondays”

Saturday Caturday with Benji

Starting the day with a kitty on my lap. Happy Caturday! ~ Susanne and Benji

Benji in the Funny Pages

I’ve had many cats in my day, and all were unique and wonderful. But none made me laugh like Benji so I’m happy to share him for this week’s Sunday Stills, #Funny Pages. Benji and the Mystery Cat Scaredy Cat Invasion of the Cat… Continue Reading “Benji in the Funny Pages”

You’ve Come A Long Way, Boys!

Seven years ago we brought Benji home as a companion for Tiger; Tiger was skeptical to say the least, and demanded the following be put in writing: “Sue has confirmed that I shall retain #1 Feline status which means that Benji must needs be… Continue Reading “You’ve Come A Long Way, Boys!”

Saturday Caturday with Benji

That is all. Susanne

Happy Belated Gotcha Day, Benji!

“So sorry, Benji!” “What’s up, Sue?” “I totally forgot your ‘gotcha day!’ We brought you home from Seattle Humane 7 years ago August 26th. I’m a week late but I still wanted to let you know what a great kitty you’ve been. Well, most… Continue Reading “Happy Belated Gotcha Day, Benji!”

Wakin’ Up is Hard to Do

Just ask Benji. Happy Monday! ~ Susanne

A Trip to the Beach without Benji

We just returned from a few days at the ocean, perfectly timing our visit to escape the heat wave in Seattle. Honestly, we got lucky, it was twenty degrees cooler at Long Beach. We had a great time. Bicycling. Hiking. Enjoying the sights. And… Continue Reading “A Trip to the Beach without Benji”

Saturday Caturday with Benji and Tiger

I’ve been reading lately how important it is to play with your pets, so when Benji climbed into my inbox this morning and tried to empty its contents – perhaps to get my attention – I thought a bit of play was in order.… Continue Reading “Saturday Caturday with Benji and Tiger”

Home again, Home again, and the Cats are Happy

Even though they’re well cared for while we’re gone, the boys are so happy when we come home. But it takes them a while to get back to normal. “You needn’t worry so, Tiger. We will always come back. I even thought of you… Continue Reading “Home again, Home again, and the Cats are Happy”