1. They live here. You don’t.
2. If you don’t want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture (that’s why it’s called ‘fur’-niture).

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Adam said, ‘Lord, when I was in the garden, you walked with me every day, but now I don’t see you any more. I’m lonely, and it’s difficult for me to remember how much you love me.’And God said, ‘No problem! I will create a companion for you who will be with you for ever, and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you can remember my love even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish, or childish, or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourself.’

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Did you know that chocolate is poisonous to cats?

Chocolate, or more precisely cacao contains a compound called theobromine which has four different adverse effects on cats:

It is a stimulant which increases the heart rate.
It is a diuretic (increases production of urine) resulting in increased loss of body fluids.
It causes stomach upset.
It acts on the nervous system.

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There are 3 pubs in the UK called ‘The Cat and Custard Pot’, possibly derived from the habit of giving the cat the custard bowl to lick out after use. Several other signs featuring  cats started off as heraldic beasts. For example ‘The Rampant Cat’ at Burford or the ‘The Downing Arms’ in Croyden.  

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Marshall is a small, grey, stuffed mouse, who we bought about 15 years ago for our cats to play with.  After his novelty had worn off, along with his eyes, ears and tail, he was mostly ignored. A small fabric bag of stuffing with no discernible features and no friends. That was until Grover died.

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These cats are very popular with their broad heads, big round eyes and noses that are also broad, but not as snub as those of the longhairs. They are very sturdy with strong, short legs. Their coats are short and dense and their tails thick and of medium length.

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