Isn't she lovely?
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This is Bessie. She literally fell into my life. I noticed her from my flat as I was feeding the pigeons. The only way that she could have got into the garden is from the roof of one of the surrounding buildings - and it's a big drop. She had her hiding place that was impossible for me to reach. It took me ten days before I could catch her. I fed her every day and night, hoping that she would trust me a bit more. I sat in the dark, occasionally with the torch of my mobile phone to see her and talked to her so that she would gain my trust. Eventually, I was successful. I took her to the vet to see if she had a chip so we could discover who her owner was. But she didn't have one. So she has ended up with me. She is only about a year old so she is very playful. She follows me around like a dog and she is very affectionate.
🐾 Bessie in the Garden
She watched me from the ivy’s shade,
Eyes like lanterns, half afraid.
I left her food, and whispered low,
Each night her courage seemed to grow.
A week of stars, a breath, a chance —
Then trust arrived, a trembling dance.
Now every step I take, she’s near,
My black-and-white shadow, soft and clear.
She came from silence, thorns, and dew —
And found a heart to call her new.
🌙 The Cat Who Follows
She doesn’t purr—she hums a tune,
a song of trust beneath the moon.
She pads behind me, step for step,
as if to guard the love she’s kept.
A streak of ink, a patch of snow,
the softest thing I’ll ever know.
No collar, tag, or claim to prove—
just quiet faith and feline love.
🐾 The Bessie Routine
I feed her once, she thinks it’s twice,
she checks the bowl — then checks it thrice.
She joins my walk, inspects each shoe,
and sits on things I need to use.
She’s black and white, but never bland,
a furry queen who takes command.
I own the house — or so I say...
but Bessie runs it, day by day.
😹 My Little Shadow
She’s in the kitchen, on the chair,
I turn around — she’s everywhere.
She follows close, she guards the loo,
(privacy? long gone — adieu!)
She naps upon my laptop keys,
then stares as if to say, “You please.”
She’s loyal, sweet, and quite absurd —
a tiny dog with fewer words.
Why was the cat sitting on the computer?
It wanted to keep an eye on the mouse!
What do you call a pile of kittens?
A meowtain!
What’s a cat’s favourite colour?
Purr-ple!
How do cats end a fight?
They hiss and make up.
What do cats like to eat for breakfast?
Mice Krispies!
Why did the cat run away from the tree?
It was afraid of the bark!
How does a cat sing scales?
Do-re-miow!
What do you call a cat who’s joined the Red Cross?
A first-aid kit-ten!
A first-aid kit-ten!
Cat Vocab:
Purr – The cat began to purr when I scratched its chin.
→ Ronronear
Meow / Miaow – I heard a loud meow outside the door.
→ Maullar
Whiskers – The cat’s whiskers twitched as it sniffed the air.
→ Bigotes
Claws – The cat used its claws to climb the tree.
→ Garras
Tail – The cat flicked its tail in annoyance.
→ Cola
Fur – Her cat has very soft fur.
→ Pelaje
Paw – The kitten raised a tiny paw to bat at the toy.
→ Pata
Litter box – Don’t forget to clean the litter box today.
→ Caja de arena
Scratch – Cats love to scratch furniture if you don’t give them a post.
→ Rasguñar / Arañar
Nap – My cat takes at least ten naps a day.
→ Siesta
Mischievous – The mischievous cat knocked over the vase.
→ Travieso
Playful – The playful kitten chased its own tail.
→ Juguetón
Cuddle – She loves to cuddle with her cat in the morning.
→ Acurrucarse
Sleepy – The sleepy cat stretched and yawned.
→ Somnoliento / Soñoliento
Hide – When strangers come over, my cat likes to hide under the bed.
→ Esconderse
Catnip – The cat went wild after smelling the catnip.
→ Hierba gatera
Scratch post – A scratch post helps protect your furniture.
→ Rascador
Stray – We found a stray cat near the park.
→ Callejero
Groom – Cats groom themselves with their tongues.
→ Asearse / Acicalarse
Vet – The cat needs to visit the vet for a check-up.
→ Veterinario
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