This blog was started in June 2008 by a young sorrel Abyssinian cat called Sen-Chan and a slightly younger English Springer Spaniel called Tommy. The years that followed were full of hellos and goodbyes. Some, like Sen-Chan and Yuu-Chan, were lost very young. Other Abys like Sei-Chan, Bibi, and Genji stayed with us for quite a few years. But they too have gone now, as has Tommy. In the interim, several Percheron horses joined the family, starting with Vidock in 2010, Violette in 2012, and then Hotesse and Heloise in 2020. They contribute to the blog regularly. But the mainstays are Ollie, also an English Springer Spaniel, Tama, an Abyssinian queen who has been with us since late 2008, and Benkei (Benny), a little ruffian who joined us in 2021, followed by Momo in 2022, and another Aby boy, Ryū, in 2023.. We live in rural France, in a region called the Perche, which is famous for its heavy horses.
Tama-Chan: #1 has been trying to take some nice portraits of me. She says it's not easy because I tend not to stay still for very long, except when I'm glued to Tommy.
So, what do you think of this?
and a bit of a close-up
Tom: #1 took my portrait too....
In case you were wondering, we're not sure quite what this guy is, but he's been around for a while and he is still whole!
Absolutely beautiful pictures (extraordinary banner up top)! The photos throughout of Tom with the kitties are so heartwarming... great blog. Thanks for sharing.
My name is Mona, a dachshund doggie. Me and the Mommy are doing a "Strings of Friendsip" feature about dogs and cats. We needed a cat that started with a "T" and found you. Hope you don't mind but we usaed some pictures of you and Tom. I sure hope you and Tomm will be my friends.
Tama-Chan, It does take some time to learn to model properly, but you already have the catwalk down-pat, and you're gorgeous. Just be sure to pause briefly so your #1 can get the photo . . . but if she takes too long you can remind her that it's not easy to capture such beauty with a lens.
Tom, we too wonder about your mystery beast. We think you look good with it.
Tama-Chan, you look very beautiful and elegant in your portrait. And Tom, you look like you're having fun with your toy, as any proper doggy should! (maybe it's a moose??)
Tama-Chan, you are absolutely beautiful in those pictures. Tom, you are handsome as always. I was going to try to guess what kind of animal your toy is, but I couldn't even come up with a guess.
oh tama chan you is so kirei!! you has such a gud model pose!!
ReplyDeleteTama-Chan, that is a very good portrait! A pro-trait!
ReplyDeleteTom, be careful, you're back to looking goofy!!! ; )
Tama-Chan, you are just too sexy in that bed! and Tom, you just a silly wabbit of a doggie!
ReplyDeleteTeri and the cats of Furrydance, home of Coco, The First Cat President of the World!
Absolutely beautiful pictures (extraordinary banner up top)!
ReplyDeleteThe photos throughout of Tom with the kitties are so heartwarming...
great blog.
Thanks for sharing.
The second shot of you, Tama-chan, shows your beautiful face very well. Tommy, you look good ALL the time!
ReplyDeleteYou're a very handsome boy-cat, Tama-Chan. Imagine what a good model you'll be when you're grown up!
ReplyDeleteAhem... I'm a a girl, I'm a girl, I'M A GIRL!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTama-Chan
A most beautiful portrait and Tom is a very handsome fellow!!
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Hi Tama & Tom,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Mona, a dachshund doggie. Me and the Mommy are doing a "Strings of Friendsip" feature about dogs and cats. We needed a cat that started with a "T" and found you. Hope you don't mind but we usaed some pictures of you and Tom. I sure hope you and Tomm will be my friends.
Mona & the Mopmmy too!!
Tama-Chan, you are so petite and dainty! I think you are a good model.
ReplyDeleteTama-Chan,
ReplyDeleteIt does take some time to learn to model properly, but you already have the catwalk down-pat, and you're gorgeous. Just be sure to pause briefly so your #1 can get the photo . . . but if she takes too long you can remind her that it's not easy to capture such beauty with a lens.
Tom, we too wonder about your mystery beast. We think you look good with it.
Purrs,
Abby & Stygia
Tama-Chan, you just get more gorgeous ever time we see you! And Tom, you seem to get more playful! :)
ReplyDeleteTama-Chan, you look very beautiful and elegant in your portrait. And Tom, you look like you're having fun with your toy, as any proper doggy should! (maybe it's a moose??)
ReplyDeleteTama-Chan, that is a great portrait!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portraits. The dog just look like a silly dog. We guess that's what they do.
ReplyDeleteHi Tom & Tama,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy so want to be friends. My first kitty friend was JB and I've loved kitties ever since but the Mommy wan't let me have one.
Can you get #1 to send us a picture of you 2 together for my brother/sister post or I could use the one I posted already.
Love to my new friends....Mona
Mom and I sure do think those are beautiful pictures of you!! Good job mom!!
ReplyDeleteSorry we haven't been by to visit! Mom has been working and sick!
We hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend!!
velcro, Kodak, 3 perf and Blossom
Tama-Chan....those are very good pics of you...you have great eyes! And Tom, good shot of you too!
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What a khaptivating snakhk opp!
ReplyDeleteWoo both look furry khute!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Tama-Chan, you are absolutely beautiful in those pictures. Tom, you are handsome as always. I was going to try to guess what kind of animal your toy is, but I couldn't even come up with a guess.
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