It’s been over a year since the unforgettable Solo had to be put down by the vet. He used to be king-cat of the neighbourhood, but by towards the end he was feeling his 18+years, and only wanted to stay close to home and keep warm. And around the same time I discovered I had asthma along with a slight allergy to cats.

But I now really want to get another cat. It’s got to be a short hair (because of my allegies), and I prefer a smart and friendly cat. I’m been searching on the internet, and I think I would like a Siamese. Or perhaps a Bengal or Egyptian Mau.