I know you've been lamenting the sorrowful lack of edifying and uplifting opinion from me of late, but there's a very good reason for that. I've been quite unwell. … [Read more...] about On the Mend. Finally
Mittens
When Mittens the Tuxedo slipped into a covered boat parked near his family’s house, all he wanted was a catnap. Instead, he went on the journey of a lifetime. … [Read more...] about Mittens
The Well Dressed Tux
Tuxedo cats aren't a breed but a colour pattern which can happen in almost any type of domestic cat. Mind you, I have friends among the Tuxedo population although anyone would agree that pure black is a much better shade of fur. … [Read more...] about The Well Dressed Tux
My Hero, Bagheera
In my youthful days I thrilled to the description of Bagheera. A black shadow dropped down into the circle. It was Bagheera the black panther, inky black all over, but with the panther markings showing up in certain lights, like the pattern of watered silk … [Read more...] about My Hero, Bagheera
Chaka at the Rainbow Bridge
Poor old Chaka has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. A resident of Melbourne Zoo, he was euthanised at the start of December when no more could be done for his age-related disease of the nervous system, specifically the brain, spinal column, and the major nerves to the rear half of the body. … [Read more...] about Chaka at the Rainbow Bridge
Don’t palm them off
Do you know what Palm oil is? It's oil, you say, from palms, well yes, we both know that. But Palm oil is used in everything from snack foods to soaps. It's found in over half all packaged items on our supermarket shelves. I don't believe you'll find palm oil in my cat food but the … [Read more...] about Don’t palm them off