Tessa is happier than ever in her new home. “Your mum bought this place for you, Tessa,” a guest reminded her with amusement on Friday night.

So we gear up for the big adventure outdoors, a life as an indoor only cat soon to be reborn…

We are watching new friends from a distance. Mr Sleek Grey is a regular, a noble grey puss with shining eyes and a silken coat. He was playing with leaves on our lawn today, little knowing a captive audience beheld his every move.

We are blessed to share our lives with these others, their antics only serving to enrich our minds.

I believe that cats were sent to teach us, these intelligent souls have so much to offer mankind, loyal but independent companions. May our pets live on forever…