Tag: Cat stories

Benji and Tiger, Brothers

I don’t know exactly how or when it happened, but I do know that these two boys, rescued from previous lives that left them uncertain and scarred (within or without), crossed over from merely tolerating each other to real brotherhood. I only know they… Continue Reading “Benji and Tiger, Brothers”

Let me in

Sue, Sue, let me in. It’s cold out here. Are you coming? She’s fooling with that camera again. ~ Tiger

The Brotherly Antics of Tiger and Benji

Benji is a very sweet and cuddly kitty. But don’t let that fool you.  The boy is action packed and often full of pent up energy.  When you see these eyes, know that he is about to blow!He flies around the house at cat-speed,… Continue Reading “The Brotherly Antics of Tiger and Benji”

One Year with Benji

“Hey, Benji, can you move over a bit?  I’m trying to write a story and you’re in my way.” “Sorry Sue,” he replied.  “Let me help; I’m good at typing.” “Thanks Benji, you can help but not like that. You see the story’s about… Continue Reading “One Year with Benji”

Cat Trials

This is Benji and there are still some things I don’t understand about humans.  Sue is my favorite person in the world (don’t tell the others) but even she can be unpredictable. Today after all our normal rituals (morning loves and scratching, fresh canned… Continue Reading “Cat Trials”

Benji – Hiding in Plain Sight

This is Benji.  Sue doesn’t like me to sleep the day away and so I must hide. How am I doing? Benji

The Handsome Benji

Benji, I said.  You look so reflective today.  What’s on your mind?  Well, he replied.  Today I was thinking that I have probably stopped growing.  I will never be big like Tiger. And more than that.  I thought my ear would grow back but it… Continue Reading “The Handsome Benji”

Benji the Mighty Hunter

This is Benji and I am a mighty hunter.  Tiger taught me well. First, he said, you must listen with your whole body until you sense the presence of the varmints underfoot. This I practice. Then, he said, you will smell them.  Follow the… Continue Reading “Benji the Mighty Hunter”

Weary of the Sunshine

“Benji,” I said. “What are you doing under there?  It must be the weather, huh? ” “Catchin’ some shade,” he said. “It’s too hot for me. The sun penetrates my fur and slows me down.  Zaps all my strength. Like this,” he said. “Oh Benji,… Continue Reading “Weary of the Sunshine”

Kitty Bliss

Most mornings after I rise I settle into my office with coffee in hand and shortly thereafter a kitty will appear.  If Tiger, he will saddle up next to the chair for a good scratching.  Benji will take the lap as he did this… Continue Reading “Kitty Bliss”