Everything sublime is as difficult as it is rare. Baruch Spinoza

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Gatto Day


We got about 7 inches of snow. It did pretty the landscape. One of the benefits of snow is it covers up the deferred outside maintenance.



This troublemaker has been with us for three years. It was the end of December 2022, an evening with -25 F/-32 C temps. 


He was mewing pitifully and shivering. I brought him in and wrapped him up till he was warm and wanted down. He wasn't one bit concerned about the German Shepherd and fortunately she was used to cats. The two of them formed a tight bond.

                     


He has always held a high opinion of himself.



34 comments:

Boud said...

I love the dog and cat lying down together! Peaceable Kingdom style.

Rita said...

:)

CheerfulMonk said...

I’m so glad you rescued him, and they got along. ❤️

DeniseinVA said...

These are great photos and bless you for rescuing the kitty.

Anvilcloud said...

What a great story.

T W Tommy Thompson said...

Great Post. !!!! Not sure if I could handle all that insideness and snow.

peppylady (Dora) said...

You have more snow, then we do.

Jackie said...

I love the photo of your sleeping kitty! So sweet!

Bohemian said...

Well of coarse he holds a high opinion of himself, he knows he's a Handsome Boy!!!

Ami said...

I remember when he joined your family. I think he was part of the family all along, he just hadn't found you yet. I keep thinking about how much I'd like to have a cat around but then remembering that I could never let it outside and there'd be a litter box and I already can't keep up in general... well, there's no cat here. Although my husband has been giving treats to one on the back porch. Probably so it will go away. Haha.

The Happy Whisk said...

Always nice when a new pet gets along with the ones we already own. Pretty snow. Winter wonderland here but it's Christmas Staycation and we don't have to leave so we can just enjoy it. Looking out the window it feels like I'm in a giant snow globe. I love it. Happy 2026!

T W Tommy Thompson said...

The wood plank flooring is that Old Growth Chestnut???

Sandra said...

They were inseparable, Boud.

Sandra said...

They were best buds, Cheerful.

Sandra said...

There are so many stray cats, Denise. Most are unapproachable.

Sandra said...

He beoieves it's about a great cat, AC!

Sandra said...

I really like the shutting down that winter brings, Tommy.

Sandra said...

Winter is young, Dora!

Sandra said...

Thanks, Jackie. He is a cute one.

Sandra said...

I think you are right, Dawn!

Sandra said...

I think you nailed it, Ami! Somehow I don't think feeding the cat treats will make it go away!!

Sandra said...

It's much easier to enjoy winter when you don't need to drive in it, Ivy.

Sandra said...

Don't I wish, Tommy! Nothing as wonderful as that. It's pine!

nick said...

What a lucky cat that you found him in such a distressed state and took him in. He's landed in a lovely household.

Sandra said...

I tell him daily no good deed goes unpunished, nick. He shrugs.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Good that they got along! Wow you got some snow!!

Pixie said...

He is a very handsome cat. He looks very contented to live in such luxury:)

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos! The dog and cat really touch my heart. Happy New Year to you!

Sandra said...

We got more yesterday, Far Side.

Sandra said...

He does have attitude, Pixie!

Sandra said...

They were a tight pair, Linda.

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The Happy Whisk said...

One million percent, TRUE!