Barney Puss

In mid-January ‘un chat errant’ turned up on our door step.      We did our best to ignore him and hope he would find his way home.   We asked around but no-one knew where he had come from.   We went away to the UK for a week thinking he would be gone when we got back, but no there he was sat on the door step crying.     I gave in and bought some dry cat food for him and made up a little cosy bed and shelter in the old barn.    He then became known as ‘Barney’ (of course).    

Barney Puss Feb 2014

We took him to the vet to see if he had a microchip or tattoo – but nothing.   She advised treating him for fleas/worms and also having him neutered if ever he was to be allowed in the house otherwise he would stink!    On that basis we had him treated but not snipped yet in case his real owners can be found.    He is very handsome and extremely cuddly and friendly.   He purrs like an engine and follows me everywhere outside.      Our adoration is mutual, so it looks like he will stay.    

A French woman turned up in April saying she had heard we had a stray cat and was it hers?   Sadly, Barney was not her cat and she did not want him.   She said she would ask around in the village…. I am half hoping no-one comes to take him away – he is lovely and a grand wee mole catcher!!