In the late summer of 1993, my sister’s neighbour found a tiny kitten wandering in the local churchyard. Too young to be out on its own, but unable to give it a home herself, I was asked if we would like an addition to our family.

I didn’t take much persuading, and that’s how we came to meet Dulcie. Tiny, orange, barely 4 weeks old, with blue eyes to die for. She fit quite comfortably into the palm of my hand, it was love at first sight.

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The cheetah is the world’s fastest land mammal, with a top speed of 70 mph.Cheetahs live in isolated populations, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Law of Cat Inertia
A cat at rest will tend to remain at rest, unless acted upon by some outside force – such as the opening of cat food, or a nearby scurrying mouse.

Law of Cat Motion.
A cat will move in a straight line, unless there is a really good reason to change direction.

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A cat died of of old age and on arrival in Heaven, met an angel who asked if there was anything he`d like.

“I`d like a soft cushion to rest my old bones on” the cat replied.

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I’d like to think I owned the cat

That condescends to share my flat:

I give him of my rationed food

And cater to his every mood.

I’d like to think he’d go to seed

If I weren’t there to meet his need,

And yet the fact is plain to see-

The pesky, doggone cat owns me!

Ruth M Outwater

“Dogs have owners, cats have staff.” – Unknown

“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.” – Unknown

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