It's always been a hard life for Greek cats, living from day to day on the handouts from tourists and the occasional snack from a kindly fisherman. A life that wouldn't suit me. It's easy for me to forget that not every cat has the comforts of a warm home, stocked pantry and the constant … [Read more...] about Tough Times for Greek Cats
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Hank is a Hero
All cats are heroes of course. You could talk about hundreds of cats with courage and so could I, but here I want to talk about a cat with the courage of his convictions. Apart from Morris the Cat, how many of us have the determination to enter the filthy world of politics? Hank, a cat … [Read more...] about Hank is a Hero
It’s a Cat’s Life with $13 million
Tommaso, the former stray cat from Rome, is the world's richest cat. Since the death of his 94-year-old staff last month, he has become a property magnate — or perhaps mognate — with flats and houses worth millions scattered from Milan in the north to Calabria in the south. Tommaso's staff … [Read more...] about It’s a Cat’s Life with $13 million
Acatemy Awards
Who will win bigtime at the ACATemy Awards? Which glamourpuss is your favourite? Who is the best of the cat celebs? Last week the Best Friends Animal Society hosted the aCATemy Awards, two ultra glamorous adoption events in USA. One in Los Angeles and one in New Jersey. Each adoption was a … [Read more...] about Acatemy Awards
Larry gets licence to kill
The rats are getting out of hand at 10 Downing Street, strolling down the corridors of power and strutting their stuff in the the Prime Minister's office. But the English know how to handle rats - they've had plenty of experience. Recruit a Ratter! Larry was found in the Battersea Dogs and … [Read more...] about Larry gets licence to kill
On the Road Again
Do you yearn for the open road? Ever feel an itch to set out into the unknown world and just move on and on to the horizon? I do. Let me tell you something in confidence, the next time the-woman-who-feeds-me attempts to spoon out food from a can in my bowl (quelle horreure!) I'm hitting that … [Read more...] about On the Road Again