People And Pussycats

Introduction

Today has been quite gorgeous and there are a lot of people about I have been out too walking and stocking up on provisions and I have just realised that I have forgotten to get something that I went out for, some Aldi Salted Caramel Ice Cream lollies, they are gorgeous and perfect for a hot day like today.

Today I saw a few cats but the humans were mostly annoying.

Out On The Streets

One of the problems I have is with non-cat owners. They are the ones who ask me why I am taking pictures of property ( i point out the cats) then they ask if I have the cat owner's permission (I ask who the owner is but they don't know). This often goes on and it is a result of the way society has gone, people do not trust people they don't know, but eventually, I usually convince them that I am OK with what I am doing.

Today there have been a lot of people blocking footpaths with chairs and tables while they drink beer, meaning I have to walk on the road to get around them.

Cat owners on the other hand are really happy for me to take pictures of their cats and share them on social media. Maybe cat owners are naturally more friendly than non-cat owners.

The Benefits Of Cats

Today I saw a few cats although I did not get too close to any.

They do sometimes demand petting and stroking and food, then other times they run away.

I may be repeating myself here, but cats definitely improve my mental well-being even when they just sit and pose. I have lost count of the number of pictures that I have taken and the number of times that I have played with them.

I have gained a lot of scratches, they weren't trying to hurt me, cats' claws are very sharp and that is a minor price that you pay for the joy of playing with a cat.

I go out some days and don't see any cats, but that is unusual, most days I see three or four and if I am really lucky they come and play with me, or let me stroke them, and if I know they will be there when I return I get them some tuna or turkey, depending on what is available when I go to the shop.

I will sometimes see house cats behind windows keeping warm. Often they actually attack the curtains or blinds as I walk past, not often, and I hope I am not the cause of that. I just have the fun of seeing them play but don't have to deal with the mess that they must cause for their owners.

Then again, cats own people, not the other way around. Cat owners are just there to provide for cats until they get opposable thumbs, and I am sure that is not too far away.

You can see how many pictures I get of them on my daily walks. Although the main point of my walk is to exercise, the cats really make it worth my while, going out and really enjoying myself.

I do believe the more cats that I see the better my day will be, and if you follow Cats Of Vocal on Facebook or the hashtag #Catsof Vocal on Instagram you will know just how many I see.

I hope you have enjoyed today's feline adventure with the pictures that I have shared. Let me know which is your favourite in the comments section on this post or on Facebook.