Tag: Cats

cats, kittens, and all things feline

Celebrating Six Years with Benji

I can’t believe it’s been six years since we brought Benji home from Seattle Humane. A young tabby, with almond eyes and a scruffy ear, we were won over by his sweet spirit and spunky disposition. Happy Gotcha Day, Benji! 🙂 ~ Susanne

Still Soaring After all these Years

From the early days – In his own words “This is Benji, and I’m not what you call a big cat.  From the beginning they called me the runt of the litter. (No thank you for that.) Sue even doubts my birthday – much… Continue Reading “Still Soaring After all these Years”

Hey there! It’s International Cat Day!

I couldn’t let the day go by without celebrating these two wonderful felines, different as they are! Tiger the senior, a sweet boy if not a bit clueless. “Who me, Sue” “Yes, Tiger, you. But don’t change, I love you just the way you… Continue Reading “Hey there! It’s International Cat Day!”

Monday in the Garden with the Cats and the Birds

Heat wave’s over – hooray! I prefer my blue skies with a few clouds. After the longest string of high temperatures in Seattle history (mid-nineties 6 days in a row) our normal summer weather has returned. This morning I sat in the backyard with… Continue Reading “Monday in the Garden with the Cats and the Birds”

Happy Caturday from Benji!

You may have seen this one before but it’s one of my favorites. Happy Caturday from Benji! 🙂 ~ Susanne

Outside at Last – A Reminiscence from Tiger

A true cat tale from the Tiger archives. * * * * This was some years ago when I”d been rescued from the cat jail and was settling into my new home. I was relaxing on Sue’s desk when I felt a strange tingling… Continue Reading “Outside at Last – A Reminiscence from Tiger”

Home Again and Back on the Blog – the Kitties are Happy

It was our first flight of the Covid era and thankfully everything went smoothly. We enjoyed our time in Southern California and returned safely home again. What more could you ask for? Less spam, perhaps? When I logged back onto my blog there were… Continue Reading “Home Again and Back on the Blog – the Kitties are Happy”

Happy Monday in the Garden with Benji

I have four raised garden beds; three of them are filled with herbs and roses; a bit messy perhaps but their colors and fragrance bring me joy. I’ve had trouble getting plants to grow in the fourth bed. I don’t know why. “Benji, do… Continue Reading “Happy Monday in the Garden with Benji”

Benji’s Herb Bed

Literally. You’ll find him between the catmint and the chives. ~ Susanne and Benji

A Soft and Furry Monday

Outside is rainy and cold, but inside is warm and fuzzy. Hope your day is as relaxing as Benji’s! ~ Susanne