Tag: Cat stories

Tossing and Turning all Night

Do you ever have one of those nights when you just can’t get to sleep? You toss and turn looking for that perfect position trying to get comfortable but nothing seems to work … Until … finally! Me too. ~ Susanne and Benji

Benji and the Fair

Yesterday we headed south to Puyallup for our annual visit to the Washington State Fair,  but not before this happened. “Please Sue can I come too?” “Sorry Benji no.  The fair is for people.” “Really Sue?  No animals allowed at all?” “Well, not exactly… Continue Reading “Benji and the Fair”

Precious Cats

I couldn’t let the Lens-Artists Challenge Precious Pets go by without sharing pictures of the cats who’ve been part of our lives these past many years. I’ll start with dear Annie, the only Siamese I ever had and the most long-lived of them all. She… Continue Reading “Precious Cats”

Happy Anniversary to Benji!

Three years ago we brought home the cutest kitty from Seattle Humane and named him Benji. It was the best pick we ever made and to celebrate I thought I’d share a few pictures of him from the last few years. Here he is… Continue Reading “Happy Anniversary to Benji!”

Catching Up with Benji

“I’m feeling neglected, Sue.” “I’m sorry Benji. I know I’ve been busy and haven’t given you enough quality time.” “Well I’m glad you recognize that.  I’ve been trying very hard to get your attention.” “I know Benji.   You’ve been a bit of a… Continue Reading “Catching Up with Benji”

Another Tale of Tiger and Benji

This morning I went outside to have my coffee by the stream and some quiet time alone. It wasn’t long before Tiger emerged from hiding and approached me where I sat. Although he’s not a lap cat,  I knew he wanted to jump up… Continue Reading “Another Tale of Tiger and Benji”

Still Living the High Life – with Benji

I looked out my window and this is what I saw – the nimble one fast asleep. Outside I went, camera in hand to take stock of the situation. “Benji, what are you doing up there?” “Isn’t it obvious Sue? I’m taking a nap.… Continue Reading “Still Living the High Life – with Benji”

Tiger – a new day

A story from Tiger from the early days of the blog. It’s still the same only now there are two demanding to go outside – I still oblige. 🙂 🙂

Poor Tiger – A Conversation

“Tiger?” “Yes, Sue?” “About yesterday…..” “Yes, Sue?” “Just an apology of sorts Tiger.  I want you to know that I didn’t really want to coax you into the box but sometimes we do what we must rather than what we want.” “You know how… Continue Reading “Poor Tiger – A Conversation”

Tiger – from the Jail!

Before there was Benji there was Tiger. This is one of his earliest stories and reminds me it’s time to make another appointment with the jail! 🙂