The cat man of Aleppo

Meow ..meow..meow
I cry out, search for my family, my human family
Meow ..meow..meow
I cry out, search in the rubble for home
At least what used to be home

I search in the nooks and crannies of my brain for images
Images of me cuddling and purring in happier times
The rumble in the tummy doesn't hurt
It's my head that hurts, there's no more images..no more memories
I start to cry

I will never play hide n seek with my sister,
Never again chase my mother's tail
All I have left is a sad tale
Of what once was beautiful Aleppo

- Unnamed Kitten from Aleppo



Amidst the ruin and misery that has come to symbolize Aleppo in the minds of millions around the globe, rises an angel. A story of an incredible human being who stayed behind to offer comfort and a lifeline to cats left behind by people who fled or orphaned by the tragedy that has taken so many lives - human and feline. Mohammad Aljaleel is the man who has taken it upon himself to feed and nurture more than a hundred cats and kittens. Read more at this link:

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/man-who-stayed-in-syria-to-care-for-over-cats/

Meet Amelia the 'sailor' cat - Purrrgghhh

Liz Clark from San Diego and her kitty companion, Amelia have been sailing the world for the last 10 years. It truly is a one-of-a-kind story.




Check out these articles with gorgeous pictures:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/04/26/this-woman-and-her-cat-are-having-the-best-time-sailing-around-t/

http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/pet-friendly-travel/cat-sailing-around-the-world

Happy Birthday Sir David!! 90 and rocking.

Arguably, the most important ambassador for nature and all life. The most prolific spokesperson for mother earth, he has brought the wonders of our planet to our living rooms, to within reach for all to admire for the better part of a century. His curiosity, charm and distinct narration is unparalleled and in this delicate moment where we are on the brink of major decision-making to protect our planet, his voice will echo forever.

Thank you for everything, for enriching our lives and giving us such an informative window to the planet.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-36242216

'Boss' cat

Is this guy cool or what?!

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/boss-cat-hitches-ride-mini-horse-donkeys-backs-193827482--abc-news-pets.html#



In a brief interview, he meowed "Donkeys and horses are meant to be ridden, they love the exercise".

String theory

A poem about 'you know who' by daddy.. I'm flattered :)

My kitty goes crazy for strings
Oh what joy it brings

Always chasing the ends
Perhaps imagining it's prey in forests dense

Every time he wakes up from deep sleep
All his senses numb, limbs weak
At the sight of a string he'll spring into action
Like manta shrimp, what swift reaction

As he sizes up ,he wiggles and waggles
Contemplating his attack angles
First the prowl ,then the big pounce
Then back to the starting block unannounced

Thin strings, thick, long or short
Can catch em all as he moves like a dart
Only for a short while, will the interest remain
After a few catches, look of bore and disdain

Counted rabbit, finch, lizards and mouse
Killing for fun he doesn't espouse
Bring home the bounty, share his feat
No trophy hunting, only catch and release

What's the need to hunt you ask
With meals on time, warm milk in a flask
Not everything needs a purpose you see
Life can be fun, what you want it to be

My kitty goes crazy for strings
Oh what joy it brings !