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F is for 'Felines'

Written: 06 Apr 2024 (Index by date)

Tags: a-to-z  cats  (Index by tag)

Low effort post since I'm visiting family today. Today's letter is 'F' and the word is "Felines".

As a child I grew up with cats but lived in rented accommodation from when I was at university until 2006. A few years later (2010) I was thinking that I'd like to have a cat again and, being in my own place, this was now a possibility.

I went to my local cat shelter and after a home check adoption was approved. Freddie has been with me ever since - he's now 14.

Ginger cat outstretched on a grey sofa with belly exposed Ginger cat outstretched on a grey sofa with belly exposed

Photo taken from above of a ginger cat sitting on a grey sofa, looking directly up into the camera Photo taken from above of a ginger cat sitting on a grey sofa, looking directly up into the camera

Ginger cat looking into the camera with his tongue sticking out. A classic mlem Ginger cat looking into the camera with his tongue sticking out. A classic mlem

A ginger cat rubbing his nose on the nose of a bespectacled human wearing can-style headphones. There is slight motion blur
A ginger cat rubbing his nose on the nose of a bespectacled human wearing can-style headphones. There is slight motion blur

I've been working in IT for in excess of 20 years. I'm still happy in the industry but know that it won't be for ever. Even if in a volunteer capacity after retirment, I want at some point to work in a big cat sanctuary looking after cheetahs, pumas, lions etc.

It feels odd to be thinking about plans 20 years in the future. But even if I don't do this, I know I won't be bored. What's the most distant future plan you have?

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