the comfort of cats

 

‘tis a shame that not all humankind appreciates the joy pets bring to our lives, & many do not even consider the respect and debt we owe them.  Pets lengthen & greatly enhance our lives.  Although pets (and animals) in general enrich our own existence, this page is solely dedicated to felines.

 

I share living quarters with two of the felines who grace this page -- they are loved but not smothered, allowed but not overly indulged.  And they are content.  It is my hope that sharing a bit of this with any visitor to these pages will enhance the viewer’s knowledge and appreciation of felines in general, their regal place in this world, & the companionship, well-roundedness, & pleasure we derive in surrendering our hearts to our four-legged family members.   Eventually, more photos will join those below, & perhaps some narratives as well.

 

Sekmet on the roof of a car

lion – Apollo

(see link below)

 

 

cheetah

 

 

 

Brio, female

b. 2000

 

 

Pippin, male

b. 2004

one coat was not enough – Brio felt the need to explore my jacket

 

a time for reflection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are links – click to follow:

 

Honolulu Zoo – Farewell, Apollo

(August 2007)

 

Hawaiian Humane Society

 

 

 

Reading material:

Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats

(This work by T.S. Eliot was put to music, & the production Cats came to be.)

 

Lilian Jackson Braun (author of The Cat Who... series)