Here’s another London Walks pet. Kim
Writes…
We wouldn't be without our cats as they are
the only effective mouse deterrent. We know that all our neighbours have been
plagued by mice but we've never had any trouble at all. We have three cats and
here's a picture of our oldest one, Patch.
She came to us as a rescue cat in 2008 with
the RSPCA ensuring us that she had been neutered. Obviously hadn't been because
within 6 months one cat had become four! And if you don't know anything about
cat fertility we can attest to the fact that they get pregnant immediately
after giving birth so six months later
3 more kittens arrived.
All were found good homes and we still have
one of them - Mole - with us plus another rescue kitten - Pepper - who arrived
about 7 years ago.
Patch is now getting on in cat years, is
very deaf, has arthritis which makes jumping and climbing difficult and warmth
is her favourite thing so she'll be found as close to a radiator as possible or
- even better - on top of the Sky box.
In this position she can change the channel
at will which means you have to make sure you are recording a programme at the
same time as watching it because the programme will disappear and you'll be
given the Shopping Channel just as the murderer is going to be uncovered or the
goal is being scored. Our son has
now used his GCSE Technology experience (knew it had to be good for something)
to rig up a device that stops this happening whilst ensuring the cat stays
warm!
Kim
Kim, who has worked in the House of Commons
and the European Parliament, is another 24-carat Blue Badge Guide: she won the
London Tourist Board's Guide of the Year award in 2001.
A
London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your
guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all
London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.

