We've had many cats over the years, and our numbers have dwindled to just one now, although at one stage we had five. All but one have been strays which have been unwanted, or just wandered into our backyard, or have been given to us by the local vet etc. They really are wonderful pets and somehow our lives are just the poorer without them.

Our current cat is a female moggie named "Chanel". Yesterday, a very funny incident occurred. The night before, our elder daughter had been out to a work function and had kicked on from there. My wife grew quite worried and began to pace the floor as it got later and later.. and later.

Finally, the daughter arrived home at 8:00AM with just enough time to get ready for work and get to there. But of course, her explanation to her Mum had to come first - as to her whereabouts the night before. All was explained and OK, and everyone ended up smiling. That was, except for Chanel, who had been kept awake all night by my wife incessantly moaning and pacing the floor - so she leant over and politely bit my daughter quite sternly on her big toe! We laughed - I don't think we've ever seen anything quite so funny!!

Copyright © Don Casey
October 12, 2002