Little Oscar is just one year old today. So Happy Birthday Kid and here’s to many more!
Oscar posing with his card, which he later tried to eat.
Photograph: Ed @ Moggyblog
Happy Birthday Oscar
Pumpkin Pals
Halloween
When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween.
Anonymous
Oscar and his new pals, Pumpkin Pat & Lantern Len
Photograph: by Ed
Oscar took a shine to this poem by an anonymous author, so we have used it for his Halloween post. Oscar tells me this really is the best time of year for all black cats!
Happy Halloween, with love from
little Oscar and Ed.
Goodbye Beloved Norman
Norman
3rd January 2003 – 26th October 2015.
Rest In Peace sweet Norman, our wondrous bonny boy.
The Sleeping Cat
Dear Reader, So Autumn has arrived again – how on earth did that happen?
Anyway, we cats make the most of all of the seasons – and the changing of the seasons is nature’s way of reminding humans and cats alike to follow our instincts, slow down and take things just that bit easier.
With that in mind, I, as September Cat of the month, have made….with the help of my trusted aid Ed…. an instructional video.
So please forget those pesky winds ruffling your coat and the dark nights drawing in. Just put your paws/feet (delete as appropriate) up and enjoy a Masterclass in pure relaxation.
Cat of the Month ~ September 2015
Norman provides a lesson in relaxation
Video: Ed
Norman x x x
p.s. I’m sure this will be a great watch for you folks who don’t have a cat too. You’ll get to see just all the fun that you are missing.
Emmie the gipsofilia crunching cat
Cat of the Month ~ February 2015
Emmie happily crunching!
This is our small tribute to Emmie, a loving mother of two and a cat with a unique interest in bunches of gipsofilia.
Her amazing party trick was to spend a few minutes entertaining visitors by biting the small, fluffy, white flower heads off gipsofilia and spitting them out onto the nearest surface available.
To be fair, Emmie did soon lose interest and leave her humans the majority of the bunch.
No harm done
Rest in Peace beautiful Emmie x
My Mum who died today Emmie 2003 – 2015
I don’t know how I’ll live without her
Tabby
Norman’s Christmas Message 2014
A Very Merry Christmas One and All from Yours Truly
Photograph: Ed @ Moggyblog
Dear Reader,
In this First World War Centenary year I would like to draw attention to the animals that served alongside the brave men and women who gave us all our freedom today.
I have it on good authority that a 16 million-strong army of animals including mules, donkeys, cats and even camels was deployed in our battle of the 1914 to 1918 conflict – with the lives of nine million of these fellow creatures tragically cut short. Here is my humble nod to these brave comrades! I salute you all!
Wishing you all A Moggy Christmas and a Peaceful and Happy New Year 2015!
Love and Purrs,
Norman. x
Ship’s cat tucked into one of the big guns
aboard the H.M.S. Encounter 1916.
aboard the H.M.S. Encounter 1916.
Photograph: neatorama.com
Cher Ami – The famous pigeon who saved 200 lives was awarded
the Croix de Guerre medal
the Croix de Guerre medal
Photograph: https://www.racingpigeondigest.com
Probably the most famous of all the carrier/homing pigeons that were employed in both WW I and WW II (as vital communication links) was the one named ‘Cher Ami’, two French words meaning “Dear Friend”. Cher Ami spent several months on the front lines during the Fall of 1918. He flew 12 important missions to deliver messages. Perhaps the most important was the message he carried on October 4, 1918 when he survived shrapnel injuries to deliver a message that saved members of the “Lost Battalion”…. Read the full story at the Home of Heroes (homeofheroes.com)
Horse and Rider – taking a break.
The horses had to endure the same hardships as the soldiers
throughout the conflict!
The horses had to endure the same hardships as the soldiers
throughout the conflict!
Photograph: pinterest.com
Sgt. Stubby was nearly killed by nerve gas in 1914
Photograph:
The now famous pitbull Seargent Stubby took part in seventeen battles and was nearly killed by nerve gas. He also captured a german spy. He is said to be the most decorated war dog of World War I and the only dog to be nominated for rank and then promoted to sergeant through combat.
Another famous WW1 message carrying dog was ‘Rags’, a mixed breed terrier who was born in Paris. During his service he was bombed and gassed like the soldiers around him. He went on to save the life of many of his fellow soldiers.
There are at least two war memorials to these brave animals. This one is in Hyde Park London
‘Animals in War’ Memorial in Hyde Park, London
Photograph: animalsinwar.org.uk
terrier
This monument is a powerful and moving tribute to all the animals that served, suffered and died alongside the British, Commonwealth and Allied forces in the wars and conflicts of the 20th century. The memorial was unveiled by HRH The Princess Royal in November 2004, the 90th anniversary of the start of World War I.