Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Rescue cats
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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Benji’s Portfolio
“Hey Benji. Now that you’ve made it into your first calendar, I need to put a portfolio together for you. We need to be ready.” “What’s a portfolio Sue? And ready for what?” “Ready for the next calendar. Or contest. All models keep a… Continue Reading “Benji’s Portfolio”
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Happy Anniversary Tiger!
“Can you believe It was six years ago this month, Tiger? Sorry I don’t remember the exact date.” “What’s that Sue?” “When we brought you and Shadow home from the cat hotel. Only you weren’t called Tiger then, your name was Miracle. And Shadow… Continue Reading “Happy Anniversary Tiger!”
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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”
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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!”
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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”
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Cats Just Wanna Have Fun
“Sorry Benji.” “What for Sue?” “For being so grouchy with you. I don’t mean to be.” “Refresh my memory Sue.” “This morning Benji. When you were running wild and into everything.” “Oh that,” he replied. “I’ve forgotten all about it.” “Well anyway Benji, it’s… Continue Reading “Cats Just Wanna Have Fun”
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Happy Two Years with Benji
“Hey Benji! Do you know what today is?” “No, what??” he asked. “Two years ago we brought you home from Seattle Humane to live with us – and I’m so glad we did! You’re the best cat ever!” “Aw, really Sue? I bet you… Continue Reading “Happy Two Years with Benji”
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Sincerely, Benji
Sue asked me to draft a letter so she could close it with the salutation, ‘Sincerely, Benji.’ I don’t know why but here goes. ‘Dear Sue, I like sitting on your desk when you are there. You are my best friend. Sincerely, Benji’ *****… Continue Reading “Sincerely, Benji”
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Benji the Cover Cat
“Hey Benji, remember when you were just a young lad and we took pictures of you for American Rescue Cat? We had to take a lot to finally get one that was suitable. They’re all here in The many faces of Benji “Wow Sue, … Continue Reading “Benji the Cover Cat”
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