Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Cats
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
Monday Monday with Benji
“Whatcha doin’ up there, Benji?” “Time for my morning nap, Sue.” “But why there, Benji? “ “Why not, Sue? I can keep an eye on things from up here. And thanks for putting the towel down for me. Makes it nice and comfortable.” “Now… Continue Reading “Monday Monday with Benji”
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Introducing little Ben – the Tiger Cub
Wow! Five years ago we brought Benji home from Seattle Humane to be a companion for Tiger. It was a perfect choice! Benji is still a livewire – scrappy, energetic and loads of fun – while the mellow Tiger has managed to hold his… Continue Reading “Introducing little Ben – the Tiger Cub”
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What’s In My Garden?
Cats Tiger and Benji believe the backyard is their kingdom and who am I to tell them otherwise? Birds I dream of a world where cats and birds live together in peace. Until then I keep an eye on both. Bees and Herbs I’m… Continue Reading “What’s In My Garden?”
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Looking for Burlywood
Did you know there’s a color named burlywood? Neither did I! So I figured I’d be hard pressed to find something for this week’s Sunday Stills Photo Challenge. But I was wrong! It was literally outside my front door. That’s because burlywood is a… Continue Reading “Looking for Burlywood”
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The Dreaded Trip to the Vet!
Dreaded by me not Benji as cats don’t dread, they just live in the moment. I had to take him to the vet today after a worrisome week. On Monday night I caught him wheezing. The next day he came in late, completely lethargic.… Continue Reading “The Dreaded Trip to the Vet!”
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Happy International Cat Day!
In case you missed it – August 8th is International Cat Day! And it’s already August 8th somewhere so let the celebration begin in 2021!
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Watching the Hummingbirds with Benji
I heard the birds in the trees overhead and pulled up a chair to watch. Benji joined me on my lap. An Anna’s Hummingbird perched high above – perhaps he watched me too. I moved to the shed to hide from view and Benji… Continue Reading “Watching the Hummingbirds with Benji”
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Benji – A Conversation
“Benji we need to talk.” “Can’t you see I’m trying to sleep, Sue?” “Well, your eyes were open Benji. I thought it was as good a time as any.” “We cats sleep with our eyes open Sue. You know that. Besides I’m really tired.… Continue Reading “Benji – A Conversation”
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Wisdom from Cats in the Garden
One of my favorite stories of Tiger. Here you go in case you missed it. 🙂
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