Tag: Cats

cats, kittens, and all things feline

The Clipped Ear ~ by Benji

I don’t know why they clipped my ear, I wasn’t born this way; It makes me different from the rest, A badge of my dismay. Despite the cut I’m still the same, I haven’t changed within; The wildness they had hoped to cure Still lurks… Continue Reading “The Clipped Ear ~ by Benji”

Grandma the Cat Whisperer

Don’t tell Benji but I am not as brave as he thinks I am. Oh, I hiss at him all right and swipe at him when I must. (Part of the training.  He must learn after all.)  But it’s all for appearances. I won’t hurt the little… Continue Reading “Grandma the Cat Whisperer”

I asked for the rain to go away ….

Seems like only yesterday I asked please no more rain and today I woke up to this. It’s soft and pretty and wet and I want to play in it but it’s deeper than me.  But Tiger wasn’t afraid at all. I didn’t know he was so brave…… Continue Reading “I asked for the rain to go away ….”

Rain Rain Go Away ..

Rain rain go away. It makes me tired. ~ Benji

Benji ~ it’s a cat’s life

This is Benji and today was a good day to be a cat.  First let me say I am a very good hunter.  (As good or better than my older brother who seems to be losing his touch.  I am not at all jealous.)… Continue Reading “Benji ~ it’s a cat’s life”

Tiger the (teenage) Senior Cat

This is Tiger and as you know I am the senior cat in residence. I shall turn 9 this spring in human years (not to be confused with the 9 lives of which I am on # 3) which makes me eligible for cat discounts. The point is, I’m starting… Continue Reading “Tiger the (teenage) Senior Cat”

Daily Prompt: Unseen ~ by Benji

This is Benji and every day is fun when you’re outside and unseen.  My favorite spot is on the perch Bob made for me.  It’s best when it’s sunny and dry but it even works nice in the rain because the branches overhead provide… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Unseen ~ by Benji”

Cat Overtures

The room was cozy and warm and Tiger was sleeping on the bed alone.  I’m tired too and decide to join for a nap. A few minutes later here comes Benji. “Still room,” he thought to himself.  “Perhaps if I’m really quiet he won’t notice.” Tiger’s… Continue Reading “Cat Overtures”

Hopeful: Reflections from Tiger on my lives so far…

This is Tiger and I have something to say as 2016 is coming to a close and I am in a reflective mood.  One human year is quite long for cats and this one was not easy for me.  When it started out I was still missing my big brother… Continue Reading “Hopeful: Reflections from Tiger on my lives so far…”

Daily Prompt: Enthusiasm lives in a cat named Benji

ENTHUSIASM lives in a cat named Benji . It starts before dawn when the morning is heavy and I am twisted and sleepy and he touches his nose to mine.  I stir and stroke his head and that is all. Undeterred he touches my cheek with his paw and meows quietly. “Ah, go away… Continue Reading “Daily Prompt: Enthusiasm lives in a cat named Benji”