Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Tri-pawed
My Sleepy Benji
It’s a cold and rainy day in the Great Northwest and Benji is hunkered down inside. His eyelids are getting heavy…. Can’t hold out much longer…. Closing with a flourish. Happy Caturday from Susanne and Benji.
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Benji’s New Stairs
“Just for you, Benji.” “What’s that, Sue?” “The new stairs.” “Oh that! About time! I appreciate it!” Benji has always had a perch in my office and had no trouble getting to it with all fours. But now as a tripod, he can’t jump… Continue Reading “Benji’s New Stairs”
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Lessons from Benji and Musings on Fall
“Benji, you’re amazing.” “Why do you say that, Sue?” “Because, you haven’t let your accident define you.” “What accident?” he asked. “You know. The one that … um.. damaged your leg. Did you forget something’s missing?” “I guess I did! Look at me run… Continue Reading “Lessons from Benji and Musings on Fall”
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Benji and the Vole
I’ve never been happier to see a vole disposed of. Especially when my newly tri-pawed cat did the job. If you are sensitive to this sort of thing, read no further, I understand. Benji has healed up nicely from his surgery and we are… Continue Reading “Benji and the Vole”
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A Conversation with Tiger – concerning Benji
“Thanks, Tiger.” “Sure, Sue. For what?” “For being so accommodating these past few months. I’ve had to spend so much time with Benji (understandably so) I feel like I’ve neglected you.” “No problem, Sue. He always was high maintenance. Even before his mishap.” “I… Continue Reading “A Conversation with Tiger – concerning Benji”
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Day in the Life of a Tri-Pawed
It’s a cat’s life. A three-legged cat, that is. I took Benji outside to the backyard for his morning constitution. Sometimes he’s content to rest in the grass and watch the birds; other times he only has escape on his mind. This was one… Continue Reading “Day in the Life of a Tri-Pawed”
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Independence Day? Not yet for Benji
For the past month or so, we’ve been letting Benji out into the great outdoors of our backyard. You think he’d be happy with that, and he is, but what he really wants is freedom. Freedom to explore outside the confines of the fence.… Continue Reading “Independence Day? Not yet for Benji”
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Life is full of Adjustments, Just ask Benji
I don’t know if I would have adapted as well as Benji had I lost a limb, but that boy is adjusting well. The surgery was three weeks ago, and the stitches and bandage removed one week ago. His right back leg is gone,… Continue Reading “Life is full of Adjustments, Just ask Benji”
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Time to Tell You About Benji
First of all, he’s as sweet as ever and adjusting to his new normal. It’s been a rough road the past couple weeks and I’m finally ready to tell you the story. “Is it okay with you, Benji?” “Sure, Sue. Just no bad pictures… Continue Reading “Time to Tell You About Benji”
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