For a few years we’ve been talking about making a cat enclosure or “catio” to give our indoor cats a chance to enjoy some fresh air and a challenging new environment. Well now it’s finally happening. The catio is an enclosure attached to our back… Read More
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The Old Man and Jack Shadbolt

Ginger Boys
Kibble please
The other lions are having a morning nap but Bugs is feeling a bit peckish, and is demanding kibble. Grace-a-roo is on her throne in the dining room….
The Old Man goes to the vet
We call Shadow The Old Man. He’s the senior cat around this joint, the last cat who moved with us from Blackthorn Ave west to Long Branch. There were actually two cats the local kids called Shadow and they looked identical. Their dad was a… Read More
Bugsy
We have a painted wood staircase going up to the bedrooms. Yesterday I gave it a fresh coat of paint. The Ladybug (AKA Bugsy) couldn’t wait to try it out.
The boss and the other boss
Visitors
The Partners and I were ready for our evening walk. Leashes on. Pockets loaded up with poo-bags and dog treats. I opened the front wood door and saw a face looking in, a cat face. This was a black and white cat, a spitting image… Read More
Jacques and Gracie
Bruce (formerly known as Milo, also known as Mr. French)
Bruce is an older cat with an independent spirit. He knows what he wants and he isn’t afraid to demand it. He’s had some medical problems, for which he’s being treated with various medications with some good success!