a skinny little guy with only one eye open and a mess of matted fur. I’m not a cat person, but how could I leave a little guy the size of my hand out in the blazing sun without his mother or other siblings anywhere to found? So he came home with me, he went to the vet, got his eye drops, got his parasite medicine, and worked his way into my heart. His name is Beignet, or Benny – a reminder that my heart will always remain in New Orleans. And yes, he is named after a food like all of my little animals. (I have a Yorkie back in the States named Milano after the cookies.)
The day I took the little critter back home with me, I promised myself it would be temporary, only until I found him a home. I am staying true to my word and after a little over a month together, Benny is headed to Almealco, Querétaro tomorrow to live on an organic ranch. Not a bad ending for this little street kitty, huh?
the twigster,
Josephine
PS: He has taken to climbing up people’s pants for a good snuggle.
PPS: Check out the street dogs of México.
Can you spot Benny helping me on laundry day?
A few months later… Benny’s owner sent me a picture to show me how much he has grown. This looks like one happy former street kitty.
He is a cutie! I am relieved to read that he is going to live on an organic farm and not on the street. All my love ,mom
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he’s sweet!!!!
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