Posted on August 31, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
This is obvious of course but I was thinking particularly about travel. On our recent trip to the Oregon Coast we saw many happy dogs with their owners, around town and especially walking, running and cavorting about on the beach. I saw no…
Category: Cats, TravelTags: Benji, Cat Lovers, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Tiger, Travel
Posted on August 27, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
“Hey Benji! Do you know what today is?” “No, what??” he asked. “Two years ago we brought you home from Seattle Humane to live with us – and I’m so glad we did! You’re the best cat ever!” “Aw, really Sue? I bet you…
Category: CatsTags: Benj, Brothers, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Rescue cats, Tiger
Posted on August 6, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
‘Hey Benji. What are you doing there?’ ‘Waiting for you Sue!’ he replied. ‘On the trailer step?’ I asked. ‘Yes!’ he said. ‘Tiger and I talked it over and we want to go camping with you. I thought this would be the best place…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Camping, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, R Pod, RV's, Tiger
Posted on July 30, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
‘Hey Benji, I’d like to practice taking a selfie. Can you help me out?’ ‘Sure Sue, what’s a selfie?’ ‘It’s when you use your phone to take a picture of yourself. It seems like everyone’s doing it and they look so good in the…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Photography, Selfie
Posted on July 12, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
Sue asked me to draft a letter so she could close it with the salutation, ‘Sincerely, Benji.’ I don’t know why but here goes. ‘Dear Sue, I like sitting on your desk when you are there. You are my best friend. Sincerely, Benji’ *****…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Cute cat pictures, Rescue cats, Sincerely
Posted on June 24, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
I wandered in the garden one morning and found Tiger and Benji apparently at odds. It was mostly Tiger who needed cheering up. “Hey Tiger, you handsome boy! How are you doing?” “Oh I don’t know Sue. I don’t feel very handsome. Did you…
Category: Cats, GardensTags: Aging, Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Gardening, Inspiration, Life, Tiger, Wisdom, Youth
Posted on June 22, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
Sorry if you have to work today. I think I shall stay right here. In the zone. Happy Friday. ~ Susanne and Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Sleeping Cats
Posted on June 6, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
This is Benji and even though I am a full-grown cat I will never be as big as Tiger. But it doesn’t matter. In my dreams I still soar. Just like before: https://catsandtrailsandgardentales.com/2017/03/19/in-my-dreams-i-soar/ Only better. ~ Benji
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Cute cat pictures, Dreams, Sleeping Cats
Posted on June 1, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
‘Benji, we need to talk.’ ‘Sure Sue. I’m always available. Just give me a minute or two to sharpen up my claws.’ ‘Actually Benji, that’s what I want to talk to you about. My chair is not a scratching post.’ ‘Really Sue? How…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, humor, Trouble
Posted on April 22, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
I watched the cats in the backyard today. There was Tiger. And there was Benji. I love them both. But I’d rather be like Benji. ~ Susanne
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Tiger
Posted on March 30, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
“Hey Benji, remember when you were just a young lad and we took pictures of you for American Rescue Cat? We had to take a lot to finally get one that was suitable. They’re all here in The many faces of Benji “Wow Sue, …
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat photos, Cat stories, Cats, Cute cat pictures, Rescue cats, Whimsy
Posted on March 23, 2018 by Susanne Swanson
I used to have a nice patch of catmint growing next to the fence, a bit ratty looking at times but loved by both kitties. One day, after a zealous weeding frenzy, my husband asked me to come out and take a look at…
Category: CatsTags: Benji, Cat stories, Catmint, Catnip, Cats, Cute cat pictures, Gardening, Herbs, Tiger
