My Cats Want in and Out the Door Repeatedly

My Cats Want in and Out the Door Repeatedly!

We all know that cats don't like closed doors. My cats are no different. I like to keep all doors open where possible, but when it's cold - or too hot - I will turn on the inverter to regulate the temperature. And to not waste money trying to heat up…
My Cat can do Parkour

My Cat Sounds Like a Chicken and Does Parkour?!

Since moving into our apartment in Bulgaria, I've using my Tapo C200 security camera to monitor my cats. Mostly I use it to check that they're still safe when the windows are open (even though we have screens in front of them), but the Tapo C200 camera is also useful when…
Mall Rousse

A Visit to Mall Rousse

Today is Liberation Day, officially known as the Day of Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman Oppression, the national holiday of Bulgaria. Of course, this was celebrated in Ruse. Among others with the longest flag in Bulgaria (900 meters!). Unfortunately I didn't make it on time to see it, so I…
Tommy and Ricky Forgotten Photos

Tommy and Ricky – Forgotten Photos

I'd like to share with you all some funny and cute pictures of Tommy and Ricky that I've forgotten to share earlier. ^_^ Some of them are from a little longer ago - but they're quite funny photos so I want to upload them as a memory anyway! Above is Ricky…
Kruidnoten Galore - Sinterklaas 2024

Sinterklaas 2024 – Kruidnoten Galore!

This year, I received a surprising package in the mail: a box full of various tasty typical Sinterklaas treats: kruidnoten! Kruidnoten in various shapes and sizes. As well as some other things. I took a bunch of pictures, let me show you these goods! :D A mouse on ski's, unicorn kruidnoten…
Backyard Cats

Backyard Cats Update: Cats in Their New Apartment

I took a few nice shots of the cats lately so I thought I'd show you how the cats are doing so far in their new apartment here in Bulgaria! The Backyard Cats miss their backyard, I know that. I'm thinking about solutions to give them a sense of outdoors without…
Cute Little Cat in a Little Cat Bed

Small Cat in a Small Cat Bed

We've had this little bed for a while now. Actually, we've had this bed for many years! Once purchased at a flee market for 5 euros. Over the last couple of years, I learned that this bed is quite popular with cat owners! Apparently, the bed is called "DUKTIG" and is…
Cute Gel Stickers on a Window Kawaii Halloween

Kawaii-ify Halloween with these Cute Gel Stickers!

Halloween has never been a big thing in my country, especially where I live. Although over the course of years, it has become more popular. Still, where I live, a couple of kids may or may not ask for some candy on the day it is celebrated and that's it. I…
A painting of Tommy and Ricky by Sabrina Mourits

A painting of Tommy and Ricky by Sabrina Mourits

Today was the celebration of my mom's birthday. One of the gifts she received, is a realistic painting of our cats Tommy and Ricky. I think the painting looks beautiful, so I wanted to share it with you on my website. ^_^ The artist is Sabrina Mourits on Instagram. In her…
Backyard Cats YouTube Channel

Wholesome Tommy YouTube Channel is now Backyard Cats

I've been thinking about it for a while, renaming my YouTube channel to something more inclusive of Ricky. The thing is, I started this YouTube channel when we still only had Tommy, hence the name Wholesome Tommy. Because Tommy is a super kind male cat who loves getting pet and wouldn't…