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.
It is with great joy and a fair bit of emotion that we announce today that Bibi-Chan has earned his "Master snuggler" certification at the age of only three months. Behold:
That is some championship level snuggling. No question about it. And it looks as if Bibi-Chan has SOMEONE wrapped around his little paw. Also wrapped around him entirely. Good job little kitty!
It took us quite a bit of looking to work out anatomically what was what in the picture. What a wonderful snuggle! Tommy is such a great doggie for kitty-snuggling.
Oh Bibi-Chan, you adorable little boy! With the examples that you have had in the art of the snuggle, we really shouldn't be so surprised:) Tommy, you are the best woofie brother a kitty could ask for.
That is some championship level snuggling. No question about it. And it looks as if Bibi-Chan has SOMEONE wrapped around his little paw. Also wrapped around him entirely. Good job little kitty!
ReplyDeleteIt took us quite a bit of looking to work out anatomically what was what in the picture. What a wonderful snuggle! Tommy is such a great doggie for kitty-snuggling.
ReplyDeleteWHAT A FABULOUS PICTURE!!! I love it!!! Can we come over and try to earn a 'Master Snuggler' certificate???
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Will Bibi_Chan be giving lessons? We will all love to learn some masterful techniques :)
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Oh Bibi-Chan, you adorable little boy! With the examples that you have had in the art of the snuggle, we really shouldn't be so surprised:) Tommy, you are the best woofie brother a kitty could ask for.
ReplyDeleteHe's a champ! No question abowt it!
ReplyDeleteNow that picture is what I cal super adorable.. Well done little one.. A champ for sure.. Hugs GJ xx
ReplyDeleteTommy is certainly a magnet for all snuggle seeking cats and kittens. Nice job Bibi!
ReplyDeleteThat is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteBibi-Chan has a fabulous partner too! What a sweetie-pie. We love all your posts ... What a lovely family you have.
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Daisy Jiji & The Whippy Curly Tails
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That is very impressive. We wouldn't dare that with a woofie!
ReplyDelete(Well maybe if it was Tommy...)
Wow! That didn't take long, did it??
ReplyDeleteSupper snuggly photo!
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely picture - it really shows up how tiny Bibi-Chan is when you look at the size of Tom's paws and Bibi's face.
ReplyDeleteTommy, you are a great woofie brother! Bibi-chan, congratulations on your certification. Truly well deserveed :D
ReplyDeleteGreat job, BiBi! However, we must say that we believe that dear, sweet Tommy can and will win everycat over!
ReplyDeleteBibi-Chan, you are definitely a master of the snuggle! I think Tommy's tutelage helps you all advance quickly.
ReplyDeleteNow that's one big old snuggle!
ReplyDeleteYou sure have one special gem in that Tommy - great job, Bibi-chan. You have made yourself one fine furiend.
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I'm so proud! *sniffs*
ReplyDeleteGreat BiBi!! You're the b+
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Oh wow - just three months?! That is some superior snuggle moves - we bow to the masters!! Schnauzer snuggles back atcha!! JD and Max.
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely brillant snuggling photo!
ReplyDeleteWe love it!
take care
Clive and the NSLM
Gasp. We bow before thee, Master Bibi.
ReplyDeleteOH MY EYES!
ReplyDeleteTommy has oodles of khytten khooties!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie
PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy!
Adorable!
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Snuggles,
Benny & Lily
Oh my goodness! At only 3 months old!? Just think what the future holds for him!
ReplyDeleteI loved this. I tried to enlarge but couldn't :)
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Oh Bibi... it takes some cats at least a year to reach such heights, you are a gifted cuddler!!
ReplyDeleteOMC, my mom is beside herself at the cuteness. She wants to know what she is doing wrong in raising us that none of us snuggle together at all!
ReplyDelete--JB