After a somewhat difficult start concerning cats and children, Rique is coming along very well the last couple of weeks. One of our concerns was how he would react to our nine cats. With lots of patience (and a muzzle) we first introduced him to our kitten Chouffie. And one by one he got to know the others, also without the muzzle. The result: Rique simply loves the cats, even when Chouffie comes to inspect his dinnerbowl. He will take every opportunity to lie down in the cat's baskets - or lie on top of the smaller ones!

And if you were wondering: Rique hasn't developed a new white spot on top of his head - we've been painting the ceiling in our new house, and he is such a curious little chap...

James Hendrickx

Netherlands

Update 06-2007: