Oreo and Smokie race to get to the bed first, with me following behind, pyjamas on and iPad in hand. The winner of the race claims the pillow. Usually it’s Smokie the older, smaller female clad in a beautiful soft grey coat. Whom ever claims the coveted place, goes to sleep on the pillow next to me. But when I wake up in the morning it’s always Oreo the tuxedo wearing kitten that is curled up beside me. Nestled between my shoulder and neck the little ball of fur and I fit pe

The first time I meet Reggie he looks down at me dolefully from his perch on the kitchen counter. His clear, amber eyes are set in a handsome furry ginger and white face. At roughly 12 years old he enjoys the simple things in life. Dinner, a cuddle and a good muzzle brush and Reggie is happy and dribbling with appreciation. One evening I try to encourage him to chase a toy but he just looks at me with those world weary eyes and snuggles up a little closer. I put it down to

Luna, a four year old snow Bengal arrived at my home with her tail half cocked, and her pupils as wide as saucers. She explored a little, but stuck close to her owners. I proffered my hand for her to sniff and she immediately drew back her head and hissed. Her owners were shocked, this was not the usual behaviour of their quirky, friendly cat.For the next couple of days Luna remained anxious, she continued to hiss at me, barely ate and rubbed her cheeks on everything, compu