Mr. Black and Tiger (Domestic Shorthair)

Mr. Black, with his brother Tiger, came one stormy Halloween night and never left. Mr. Black and Tiger are about 9 years old. They were half grown teenagers who moved in taking over our lives. Bringing their new mom mouse and vole treasures was their specialty, with an occasional small snake or grasshopper for variety.

The boys, Black and Tig, enjoy lazy naps on mom's bed with the electric blanket keeping them cozy. Teasing the Labradors was the most fun. They would sit on the wood fence post just out of reach of the canines, slapping a paw to the inquiring noses when they got too close.

A move to the city required an adjustment to indoor living, but a sun porch made the change bearable. Being senior kitties now they relish a laid back lifestyle of grazing, snoozing, surveying the neighborhood from the windowsill, and chasing knotted cord pretend snakes around the kitchen. Catnip flavored mouse toys and tuna treats are special favorites. Supervising their female housemates is a delightful chore.

Sharing their own kind of joy and affection is their special gift. Life without these two special friends would be incredibly dull and lonely.

By Shirley from MO