Off to a good start

My cats stayed under the bed for most part of the New Year revelry. They hated the noise and the smoke from the firecrackers and fireworks. In this case, cats, as well as dogs, are smarter than human to know that those things are harmful in more ways than one.

This year, Peter and Julius (PJ) will turn 3 or 21 in cat years. I have had lots of cats but these two are my finest (but don't tell my other cats, especially Kiko my blue-eyed Siamese). PJ are intelligent and sensitive. They provide warm companionship and are so affectionate to me. They are regular Oriental cats, but they've been brought up so well that many mistake them to be of special breed.

But what really is a special breed? With PJ I realized that it takes nothing but proper care, love and LOTS of attention to bring the best out of any cat even if they are not from a breed that commands a high price. I can call PJ to come to me by just waving my hand. Julius also responds when I say "come here". They know their names and know who I'm specifically scolding at any given time.

Unlike most tomcats, PJ are not bullies. They easily accepted the co-existence terms when I adopted two street kittens. They feel secure in their own skin, er, fur. Just don't light firecrackers and blow up fireworks up in the skies. They hate it. The sky to them is just for birds.