Tag: Cats

cats, kittens, and all things feline

Introducing little Ben – the Tiger Cub

Wow! Five years ago we brought Benji home from Seattle Humane to be a companion for Tiger. It was a perfect choice! Benji is still a livewire – scrappy, energetic and loads of fun – while the mellow Tiger has managed to hold his… Continue Reading “Introducing little Ben – the Tiger Cub”

Hoping you Find the Best Place for a Catnap

Just like Benji. ~ Susanne

What’s In My Garden?

Cats Tiger and Benji believe the backyard is their kingdom and who am I to tell them otherwise? Birds I dream of a world where cats and birds live together in peace. Until then I keep an eye on both. Bees and Herbs I’m… Continue Reading “What’s In My Garden?”

The Dreaded Trip to the Vet!

Dreaded by me not Benji as cats don’t dread, they just live in the moment. I had to take him to the vet today after a worrisome week. On Monday night I caught him wheezing. The next day he came in late, completely lethargic.… Continue Reading “The Dreaded Trip to the Vet!”

Happy International Cat Day!

In case you missed it – August 8th is International Cat Day! And it’s already August 8th somewhere so let the celebration begin in 2021!

Watching the Hummingbirds with Benji

I heard the birds in the trees overhead and pulled up a chair to watch. Benji joined me on my lap. An Anna’s Hummingbird perched high above – perhaps he watched me too. I moved to the shed to hide from view and Benji… Continue Reading “Watching the Hummingbirds with Benji”

Benji – A Conversation

“Benji we need to talk.” “Can’t you see I’m trying to sleep, Sue?” “Well, your eyes were open Benji. I thought it was as good a time as any.” “We cats sleep with our eyes open Sue. You know that. Besides I’m really tired.… Continue Reading “Benji – A Conversation”

Wisdom from Cats in the Garden

One of my favorite stories of Tiger. Here you go in case you missed it. 🙂

A Gift from Benji

It’s tough on the boys when we go on vacation. Not that they want to come along; they just prefer we remain at their beck and call. To let them in and to let them out. To dish up canned food early in the… Continue Reading “A Gift from Benji”

A Photoshoot with Benji and Tiger

“Hey Benji, you’re looking good there! Let’s do a photoshoot!” “Sure Sue. What did you have in mind?” “Well honestly I’d like to experiment a bit, play around with black and white and some different image presentations. You just sit there looking handsome and… Continue Reading “A Photoshoot with Benji and Tiger”