Hi Harry,
Such a great idea to start this thread, thanks.
We have a cat who adopted us when we moved out from the city 8 years ago, and he has been training his new slaves diligently ever since. He is Smooch (by name and nature!). I'll try uploading a couple of photos. As you can see he's very elegant (not!) 🙂
When we first moved here my son was in mid-primary school. He was really missing his friends and finding it hard starting at a new school for 2nd semester. One day he was sitting on his bed having a cry and Smooch climbed onto his lap and put his paws on my son's shoulders and licked his face. My son described it as being given a reassuring cuddle.
Smooch loves joining us for prayer times and brings a great sense of humour to our gospel readings - he always wants to know where the fish leftovers got to, as all he sees are loaves on Sundays... no fishes! He also enjoys buzzing along when we are singing, and no bedtime lullaby for my 6yo is complete without his harmonies.
Cheers, Kristin
I have a much cherished cat MissDaisyMae who has condescended to accept my hospitality. She is a domestic short hair beautifully marked tabby. We live backing onto a public domain so she knows quite a number of cats, none of whom appear feral....they are all sleek. I suspect that while they come and check her food plates, she is doing the same. She occasionally brings me a rat, thankfully not in pieces. She also brings in toys like a piece of mulch bark to play with or a milk bottle ring. She lets me sleep in her bed, but prefers it if I have the edge and she can hog all of the electric blanket.
Neb, I am so tempted to say, "you idiot", then I saw the cat, I really thought you were talking about a female companion and why would anyone complain about that, unless it was Phillis Diller. Sorry, idiot in this case is a term of endearment. Before I saw the cat I was in the bloody deep hole, now, I have been blasted into space. Thank you so much.
loopy. 
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.