Some posts ago, I wrote about the neighbourhood tart of a cat - Oscar. He is a ginger cat that appears very affectionate. Since moving in I've spent a lot of the time trying to keep him from sneaking into the house. Well, a couple of weekends ago, I decided to stop trying! With the weather warming up, I like to keep the back door open. Decided I can spend my days chasing him out or I can relent and just let him in. I've gone for the latter as long as he doesn't try and mark or scratch anything.

The first time he came into the house, it was like he belonged. He wasn't skittish or nervous. The little bugger trotted upstairs, straight into my bedroom and plonked himself on my bed. Luckily I had a blanke folded up and that's were he sat. After a few cuddles, he settled down and slept for the rest of the day. That is until it was time for my bed and I carried him downstairs & put him out. Now, it's become a regular ritual. And wo betide if the back door is shut. The catflap (previous owner?) which is locked, is given a bit of a hammering by his paw.

I can't believe how "at home" he is. When he is asleep upstairs, I can potter around and he hardly stirs at all. He must feel safe and secure, which in some strange way, I take as a compliment! Sometimes he likes to sit on me or preferably curl up. One day I'll set my camera to take a photo as he curls up in the sweetest way. He also appears to like lying on my tummy (face towards mine) and lies on his side, with his one paw on my shoulder.

I don't put out any food for Oscar as I can't help feeling that if I did, he wouldn't leave and I'll end up with a cat full time. Don't know if his owners keep him outside during the day, but he genuinely seems to enjoy visiting and basically sleeping in my room.

As with all cats, I'm not sure who has charmed who. Although, having said that, I think he has definately charmed me!! So, I do have a new man in my life. Unfortuantely he is a little ginger fluff bag of a cat and not of the tall dark & handsome variety!!