Thank Goodness For Cats!

While I was waiting for approval from the RSPCA to bring the 'boys' home, I was quite anxious that I'd be able to gel with the cats after having Tom for such a long time, and because they were already three years old and from another home originally. I spoke to Bastet and Freya - I always think of hEr when it comes to cats, because of her chariot - and asked that we'd get friendly affectionate creatures that we could make a part of our family.

I am so blessed and got my wish, and I give thanks. We have two of the most gorgeous, affectionate and gentle creatures and I love them dearly. Boots is the shyer of the two cats, though he seems to be a shade more dominant of the two brothers, and he's a real snuggle-kitty. Bertie, the name we finally settled on for Smokey/Monty is very different; he's bold, adventurous and as naughty as can be. There's no malice in Bertie, but he's a dustbin wrapped in a fur coat - he eats just about everything including gooseberry jam, yoghurt, pea and mint soup, olive oil - in fact the only thing Bertie has turned his nose up at is an apple core. Bertie is as funny as can be, standing on his hind legs like a meercat in an attempt to see if there's any food about. As it is, we're feeding the boys more than was recommended by the RSPCA, but we figured that as the cats are running around, they would burn it off - but I don't think an entire factory-full of food would be enough for Bertie.

Boots, he's totally different - he smooshes his way on to my armchair, snuggles in the crook of my arm - despite being huge - and wraps his paws around my neck, just as if he's hugging me. He's so gentle and poor boy has been a bit jarred by all the work going on in the house - goodness knows how he will react to my disappearance for four or five days, as I've been the one constant since they came from the shelter. Still, Kim is very comfortable to sit on and I'm sure Boots will cope as Kim's as soppy about cats as I am and just adores the boys.

The last week has been a particularly stressful time for me and my wonderful cats have been such a tonic - thank goodness for cats, and especially for Boots and Bertie!