Jezebel is now our oldest living pet. Born in August 2003, at 16 1/2 she is only recently begun to show signs of age (I fear renal disease). We shall see. Getting her to strike such a dignified pose is usually a challenge, but today she obliged me.

Jezebel is now our oldest living pet. Born in August 2003, at 16 1/2 she is only recently begun to show signs of age (I fear renal disease). We shall see. Getting her to strike such a dignified pose is usually a challenge, but today she obliged me.

Maya abides.

Shot in RAW, processed in Lightroom.
ISO 8000 / f/2 / 1/60s
Two years ago this lovely girl was literally at death’s door. Her diagnosis was hyperthyroid as well as renal failure. Her prognosis was grim. But with some wonderful veterinary care, and a stubborn little princess who wasn’t ready to leave us just yet, we are heading into Maya’s sixteenth year on this earth and in our hearts.


Jezebel
Cats and sunny windows go together like peas and carrots.



Maya and her well-worn catnip toy. Though nearly fifteen, Maya is still a kitten when it comes to this feather-tailed mouse.
Maya by lamplight.


“Oh, did you want to read this? I’m sorry, but there’s a bird outside the window I need to keep an eye on.”