Our cat got dumped in our front yard when he was a kitten
We had no intensions of getting another animal after having a jackrussel that annoyed the kids no end, we actually got it to try and help DS2 not be so affraid of dogs.

But 'Shrek' as he is known in this house is part of the family now.

with the 2 youngest he sat under their bassinet's on guard...even letting me know when they were upset. He is extremly gentle and loving. DS2 has autism and we have found him sleeping with him some nights when DS2 has had 'bad' days. He's been a real calming mechanisim in the house.

Once in a while while im in the shower I get this little black and white face stick his head in to check out what im doing, and i cant go to the toilet with out either him or the kids following me :rolleye: I kid you not.

If we go away for a weekend and its not hot (summer) we put him in Jed's shed with blankets, food, water and kitty little box and he's quite happy in there. We leave a radio on for him.

Having a cat is so comforting and relaxing. Their carefree and loving. I just get upset when cat's come here and attack him in our yard , being desexed he doesnt go far, I think the furthest ive seen him is across the road, dusting himself on the neighbours nature strip lol