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.
Vidock: Big Tom is my brother and my best buddy. He is my teacher and guide in all things. He is a real gentleman and always kind to me, his little brother. I LOVE HIM!
Thank you Vidock for a wonderfully heartwarming photograph and the insight into your relationship with your big brother. I'm really grateful you let us see you telling him you love him...with purrs from me and my mum
Awwww.... that's so sweet. A lovely way to kick off Friday, too!
ReplyDeleteAwww, what beautiful friends you are!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful photo of you two boys. It really shows your affection for one another.
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Niamh & Ambrose
That picture illustrates your relationship beautifully, Vidock!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! LSB in WNC
ReplyDeleteWe think your brother Big Tom looks a wonderful big brother.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
You two are so cute playing together. Is that the horse version of doggie bitey face?
ReplyDeleteCindy
Awww, such brotherly love!!! Great pic, #1.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
We can see how much you like him!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vidock for a wonderfully heartwarming photograph and the insight into your relationship with your big brother. I'm really grateful you let us see you telling him you love him...with purrs from me and my mum
ReplyDeleteAh! Brotherly Love!
ReplyDeleteYous guys look like yous be a great team!
Kisses
Nellie
What a great photo of you two!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet photo.
ReplyDeletewhat a great picture
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
" He ain't heavy...he's my brother."
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pic!
the critters in The Cottage xo
Vidock, we always knew you were a loving and wonderful horsie...and now we get to see such an amazing photo of you and your beloved brother.
ReplyDeleteThis makes us purrr very loudly!
AWWWW, have you met Violette? Will you two have a baby someday?
ReplyDeleteGreat pic! Tom makes you look so much smaller than you are!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have a big brother to look after you and show you the ropes.
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Mango
Your mum has captured a really touching moment. It's such a beautiful photo! It would be lovely framed: one could get lost in the joy and peace.
ReplyDeleteA priceless moment. Lovely photo.
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The Thugletsx