A Year With George Washington Edwards

Seriously, he's the most regal looking cat! The one at the table w/the cat food still makes me laugh - and I'm not a cat person :)

He's got an adorable personality that you caught on camera. Cats are great medicine. My own Buddy (orange with white belly) loves his belly rub and wants to play several times a day.

Your posts are always fantastic, but this is one of my favorite favorites. I too have a tuxedo cat and then another nearly solid black cat and they bring me great joy and comfort. They sleep on top of me if I fall asleep on the sofa and just like in your picture, I find myself looking into large, green cat eyes when I wake up. And the picture of George Washington sitting at the table reminds me so of my "big girl - Sweetheart" cat who was only with me 10 short years. She often "sat at the table" just like that and I declared over and over that she was half human. My husband was not amused! And no one could sleep like her. She had perfected the "cat nap." Such good friends these creatures are - such an essential part of our lives.

He's gorgeous--and I love his name! Yep, I can't imagine life without a cat. Like having your own pet tiger! :)

I bet George Washington Edwards loves his "people" too!

he's a cutie :)

Reading this makes me miss having a cat in the house. Mine died 2.5 years ago. We have two outside but kali would cuddle up on my back. I loved that feeling. Miss her.

So funny. Our cat must be his twin. Same name (George), a stray, an in/out cat, and really lovey (he's like a dog). Oh... And he always sleeps with my oldest son too.

We have 2 girly cats and they enrich our lives. One of ours is very sensitive especially when I am ill and does not leave my side, snuggling a little closer to my neck.
I suspect that George knows ALL about Simon and makes it his daily goal to soothe him. They are just like that! How quickly a year goes by!

I love reading that George has met both your hopes! Loving the photos - he certainly looks happy!as do you, Simon and Anna.

I love your pet posts. I haven't been a big fan of cats in the past but I've had cats. I'm generally allergic to cats, BUT I'm considering fostering kittens for our local humane society. I've been fostering puppies which I LOVE but often kitten foster homes are in dire need so I may step into that. I'm sure it will be a blast since I love animals. George Washington looks like he has a ton of personality. I'm so glad that Lily is doing well.

oh.my.goodness. Love the photo of George at the table. I love cats too but my #2 son is allergic so when our cat was sick, we couldn't keep him. :(

I am so glad you shared George's 1st year with us! I am a total cat fan! My hubby and I adopted our little shelter cat, Catapult, nearly 2 years ago. We picked her out at 1 week and adopted at 5 weeks, and she has blessed our house with never-ending entertainment! Thank goodness for our furry friends!

I'm with Simon - I'm a fan of cats, too!

Your George is SO much like our Jack (and looks an awful lot like him too!!) He has a brother Sedona who is huge and more like a dog LOL Our pets do bring the extra love we need sometimes. Glad your George found your family to adopt.

Hey Ali--Did you guys train George to be an indoor/outdoor cat or did he come to you that way? My boys desperately want another cat but I just can't deal with the whole litter box thing again.

I LOVE that Simon says "I am a fan of cats". My son Charlie says "I am a fan of...." for so many things. Love that you named the cat George. Love the pictures and the post.

oh my goodness my cat sleeps on me the same way yours does!!!
and mine is called Georgie!!! snap!!! (girl version!!! of George)
did you take that pic?? cos id love a shot of that too....but am single so would have to wrangle the camera myself!!!

and simon i am with you
i love cats too!!!

Your little furry guy and big furry lady are just so special! Isn't it amazing how they just manage to creep into your heart while you are not looking:-)

You've captured George brilliantly! He reminds me a lot of our cat Spooky from his b&w markings. We so want a dog but are afraid our cats wouldn't like him/her. Nice to see that your pets are friends!