Category: Cats

cats, kittens, and all things feline

The Handyman

“Do you have a white cat?” he asked.  “There’s a dead cat in the backyard.” He spoke straight and with a heavy Russian accent.  Our neighbor and handyman had been working for hours in the rain carrying off sludgy pine needles from our roof and… Continue Reading “The Handyman”

Gray skies and post vacation doldrums..

Is it the jet lag, time change or bad weather?  Usually, I’m ready for home after vacation, this time not so much.  I had gotten used to slow mornings, lazy days, and beach walks.  Sunshine, palm trees, and playing in ocean waves. Goodbye Maui… Continue Reading “Gray skies and post vacation doldrums..”

Office Antics with Benji

Just another day watching TV in the office. Wonder what he’s so grouchy about? Better not find out. – Benji

The mouse had no chance

This is Benji and let me just say it up front, right out loud: I am not a vegetarian.  No, not from my youth.  Neither were my ancestors.  Nor my big brother Tiger.  We are all hunters. If this bothers you then read no… Continue Reading “The mouse had no chance”

Morning sky in the woods

I woke up too early this morning and after a few restless hours ventured outside as the sun was peeking through the woods, painting everything with a rosy glow. Tiger was pleased to join me. ~ Susanne

The Clipped Ear ~ by Benji

I don’t know why they clipped my ear, I wasn’t born this way; It makes me different from the rest, A badge of my dismay. Despite the cut I’m still the same, I haven’t changed within; The wildness they had hoped to cure Still lurks… Continue Reading “The Clipped Ear ~ by Benji”

Grandma the Cat Whisperer

Don’t tell Benji but I am not as brave as he thinks I am. Oh, I hiss at him all right and swipe at him when I must. (Part of the training.  He must learn after all.)  But it’s all for appearances. I won’t hurt the little… Continue Reading “Grandma the Cat Whisperer”

I asked for the rain to go away ….

Seems like only yesterday I asked please no more rain and today I woke up to this. It’s soft and pretty and wet and I want to play in it but it’s deeper than me.  But Tiger wasn’t afraid at all. I didn’t know he was so brave…… Continue Reading “I asked for the rain to go away ….”

Rain Rain Go Away ..

Rain rain go away. It makes me tired. ~ Benji

Benji ~ it’s a cat’s life

This is Benji and today was a good day to be a cat.  First let me say I am a very good hunter.  (As good or better than my older brother who seems to be losing his touch.  I am not at all jealous.)… Continue Reading “Benji ~ it’s a cat’s life”