Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Pets
The Ongoing Saga of Benji and the Chair
“Hey Benji, you’re going to have to move. I’d like to sit in my chair” “Go away Sue, I was out late last night.” “You’re out late every night Benji.” “Benji??” “Oh forget it. I’ll come back later.” ~ Susanne and Benji
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Welcome Back, Benji!
This morning when Benji joined me in my office and scratched my chair I let him do it. And when I sat at my computer to read the news (yes, still flabbergasted) and he stretched out in front to annoy me I was thrilled.… Continue Reading “Welcome Back, Benji!”
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The Best of Benji
“Okay Benji, it’s time to celebrate! This week is all about you!” “Isn’t it always Sue?” “Well. Yes. But I mean on the blog. It was four years ago that we brought you home from Seattle Humane. You looked so sweet and innocent back… Continue Reading “The Best of Benji”
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A Story of Tiger from the Early Days
This happened some years ago after I first came to live with Bob and Sue. I’d just finished my bath and was relaxing on the desk under the fading light of winter sun…. when I felt a strange tingling in my neck and had… Continue Reading “A Story of Tiger from the Early Days”
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Say Hello to the Handsome Tiger
As you may know if you follow this blog I have two kitties – Tiger and Benji. Tiger was here first and thus has seniority – but Benji gets the most press. So my apologies to you Tiger if you’ve had to take a… Continue Reading “Say Hello to the Handsome Tiger”
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Benji’s New Perch
As much as Benji loved his perch he’d obviously outgrown it. It was time for an upgrade. So I found a nice one at the pet store and brought it home. “What do you think Benji?” I asked. “Hmm,” he said. “You could have… Continue Reading “Benji’s New Perch”
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A Conversation with Benji in Quarantine
“When’s it gonna end, Sue?” “What’s that Benji?” “This confinement. It’s getting on my nerves.” “It’s only been a week Benji. Besides. You’re not in quarantine.” “But you are Sue. And it feels longer in cat years.” “I suppose it does Benji. But it… Continue Reading “A Conversation with Benji in Quarantine”
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Photoshoot in the Garden with Tiger and Benji
“Hey boys, can you stop what you’re doing for a minute? I’d like to get some pictures for your portfolios.” “Can’t you see we’re busy Sue??” “It will only take a minute Tiger. Just one good headshot. That’s all I need.” “Okay, okay, how’s… Continue Reading “Photoshoot in the Garden with Tiger and Benji”
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The Trouble with Benji
The little boy was everywhere this morning and being rather troublesome as only he can be. He started out on my lap but when I got up he’d taken over the chair. I reclaimed it but he pestered me by using it as a… Continue Reading “The Trouble with Benji”
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Playful Benji
It goes without saying that I miss the boys whenever I’m away and I’m certain they miss me too. So I need to make it up to them as best I can. Tiger is happy with a good scratching but Benji wants to play.… Continue Reading “Playful Benji”
