You may recall that Barnaby got out of the yard and was attacked by another cat a few weeks ago. Since then he has stayed close to me but last night he went out again and didn’t come home until morning.
I stayed up most of the night waiting for him. When he finally returned home I asked him why he had stayed out all night and he shrugged and said that is what cats do.
I sat him down and reminded him of the dangers on the street. He reminded me that he is bigger now and can take care of himself.
Hmm, youngsters think they know it all.
Anyway, I insisted that he attends my Self Defense for Cats classes. He is doing quite well. In this picture he is demonstrating a lethal stranglehold on the little person’s old teddy bear.
Street teddy bears beware!

Teach him Karate chop next Bassa, I’d love to see a picture of that!
Barnaby certainly looks threatening….. By threatening, I mean cute, cuddly, and sleepy!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Bassas you are such a caring older sister. Barnaby looks fierce in this photo!
Bella and DiDi
I think you might need to work in a few other lessons, Bassa.
Kill the Teddy!!! Kill the Teddy!!! Stay close to home at night Barnaby… lots of mean animals and ppl out there who might want to hurt you…..
Lots of collie hugs,
the collies and chuck
You are very good at teaching cat defense skills sweet Bassa…we know that because of how fast sweet Barnaby is learning. Keep up the good work so Barnaby will stay safe. Hugs and nose kisses
I’m glad to see Barnaby on your blog, Bassa!
To be honest, I’ve been worried if something might have happened to him after reading about his injury in outside. What a relief!!! You’re a wonderful sisfur, Bassa! Me too, like Jodi said, I’d love to see his karate chop!!!
Could you teach the zoo those moves?
That’s some stranglehold, Bassa! You’re such a good teacher.
Good job! Self defense is important.
You sure he’s not just napping, Bassa?
Dianda, how could you think I would mislead you like that? Barnaby is clearly in the middle of a karate lesson
Just making sure, Bassa!
Ahaha so cute
He is cute
He most definitely is
. I love cats