Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Animals
CFFC – Animals
I love animals and am always thrilled to see them in the wild. I saw this herd of Roosevelt Elk at Dosewallips State Park on the Olympic Peninsula. I watched from a safe distance while they were feeding and this handsome boy reminded me… Continue Reading “CFFC – Animals”
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A Visit to the Woodland Park Zoo
Today was perfect for a walk through Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. While still summer weather, the kids are back in school, leaving most of the trails quiet and peaceful. I’ve been coming to this zoo since I was a child, but this is not… Continue Reading “A Visit to the Woodland Park Zoo”
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Tiffany Park Woods Revisited
Behind my house in Renton there are 22 acres of woods. You can see them through the fence in my backyard where they provide a wonderful backdrop of green making my own gardening efforts easier. I have enjoyed their quiet beauty and the birds and wildlife… Continue Reading “Tiffany Park Woods Revisited”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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Tiger the (teenage) Senior Cat
This is Tiger and as you know I am the senior cat in residence. I shall turn 9 this spring in human years (not to be confused with the 9 lives of which I am on # 3) which makes me eligible for cat discounts. The point is, I’m starting… Continue Reading “Tiger the (teenage) Senior Cat”
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Daily Prompt: Unseen ~ by Benji
This is Benji and every day is fun when you’re outside and unseen. My favorite spot is on the perch Bob made for me. It’s best when it’s sunny and dry but it even works nice in the rain because the branches overhead provide… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Unseen ~ by Benji”
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Hopeful: Reflections from Tiger on my lives so far…
This is Tiger and I have something to say as 2016 is coming to a close and I am in a reflective mood. One human year is quite long for cats and this one was not easy for me. When it started out I was still missing my big brother… Continue Reading “Hopeful: Reflections from Tiger on my lives so far…”
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Daily Prompt: Enthusiasm lives in a cat named Benji
ENTHUSIASM lives in a cat named Benji . It starts before dawn when the morning is heavy and I am twisted and sleepy and he touches his nose to mine. I stir and stroke his head and that is all. Undeterred he touches my cheek with his paw and meows quietly. “Ah, go away… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Enthusiasm lives in a cat named Benji”
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