western australia

Dominic and Finbar are happy cats now

@JudyEv (382457)

Rockingham, Australia

June 4, 2025 12:15am CST

Our niece sent us this photo of the cats we looked after while they were away. The tuxedo is Dominic and the grey-and-white is Finbar. You can see how relaxed and happy the cats are now that we’ve gone and their own humans have returned! It’s a bit of an insult really. We would have liked to have more interaction with them but it is what it is, as the saying goes. In case you’re wondering, they were all thrilled with the new balustrading. We didn’t expect much reaction from the boys but they were highly delighted. My BIL picked them up from the airport so was able to tell us about their exuberant reaction. They are all on the autism spectrum so we didn’t quite know what to expect. Our niece emailed us to say how delighted she was and ended her email ‘With love and astonishment from us all’ which I thought was a lovely ending. So repairing the balustrade was worth all the effort.

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@DaddyEvil (174696)

• United States

4 Jun 25

I'm glad they were all happy about having the balustrade repaired and I was sure the cats would be happy having their humans back again.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

They are a great holiday and now we're all back to normal again.

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@DaddyEvil (174696)

• United States

4 Jun 25

You and Vince more than them, I'm sure.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

@DaddyEvil That is no doubt true too! lol

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@Juliaacv (56374)

• Canada

4 Jun 25

I am happy that they were so astonished and pleased, it must have been a wonderful surprise to arrive home to.

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@Juliaacv (56374)

• Canada

4 Jun 25

@JudyEv Some that hare autistic are very detail-oriented, the boys must have that sense. Oh, and I thought of you a little while ago while at work. I was speaking with a Candian customer who was calling me to give me their change of address. They moved to Paragon, Australia. He was delighted to tell me how seamless and easy the move was, the culture and the people and their ways were so much like ours. I was very happy for him.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 25

@Juliaacv I can't find a Paragon in Australia.

I'm glad the move has been easy for them. It's always nice to hear that people are happy here.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

We were a bit surprised that the boys even noticed. lol

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@LadyDuck (502738)

• Italy

4 Jun 25

The two kitties look so happy to have back their daily routine. I was sure they would have been thrilled with the new balaustring.

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@LadyDuck (502738)

• Italy

4 Jun 25

@JudyEv - I am sure that they are more than happy.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

All will be well with their world now.

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@wolfgirl569 (135966)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Jun 25

I knew they would love it. Cats are like that

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@wolfgirl569 (135966)

• Marion, Ohio

5 Jun 25

@JudyEv Very much

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 25

Cats sure are a law unto themselves, aren't they?

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@rakski (156709)

• Philippines

4 Jun 25

I'm sure they are more relax and happy now. I'm glad they are happy with your repairs

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@rakski (156709)

• Philippines

4 Jun 25

@JudyEv that is for sure.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

I was glad the BIL was there to see their reaction. I would have liked to have been a fly on the wall to see their faces.

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@LindaOHio (222726)

• United States

4 Jun 25

I'm glad about the balustrade and the cats!!!

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

Thanks. All is good!

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@LindaOHio (222726)

• United States

5 Jun 25

@JudyEv You're very welcome.

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@BarBaraPrz (51838)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

4 Jun 25

Even that chair looks relaxed...

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

I hadn't noticed but you're quite right. Maybe the camera has distorted it a bit.

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@snowy22315 (209132)

• United States

4 Jun 25

Mommy and Daddy are home!

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 25

Yay for Mummy and Daddy!! And for boys 1, 2, 3, and 4!!

@rebelann (117269)

• El Paso, Texas

4 Jun 25

I knew they'd love it.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 25

I think we've gained as much from it as they have. It feels good to have done it for them.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

4 Jun 25

Lovely Judy! Hope your son is doing alright. Moving today for us.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

I read that you were moving. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.

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@RasmaSandra (98106)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4 Jun 25

Oh, yes they are sure happy, Those poor cats might have though their owners would never return,

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 25

They would be thrilled to see their home return to 'normal'. lol

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@sallypup (69220)

• Centralia, Washington

4 Jun 25

Cute kitties! I love the name Finbar.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 25

It's interesting how pets get their names. I don't know the history behind these names.

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@Ronrybs (21492)

• London, England

4 Jun 25

Dom still looks like he is judging, whilst Finbar is one relaxed cat

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 25

They would have heaved a big sigh of relief when their family walked through the door! lol

@nela13 (59365)

• Portugal

4 Jun 25

Cats are happy to be back to their normal for sure.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

Yes, they don't like change much.

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@GardenGerty (169568)

• United States

5 Jun 25

So great the people appreciated you, even if the cats did not. Did the cats seem to notice the repaired balustrade?

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Jun 25

They never go outside AT ALL! So they didn't see the balustrade. To each his own but I wouldn't want that for my cats. However, they showed no inclination to wanting to go outside.

@ptrikha_2 (49775)

• India

7 Jun 25

Good to see Happy Cats and it is good that the family is happy as well. Cats would surely have been delighted with their regular keepers. May be you could have a revisit to their place in coming times as well.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 25

Yes, I'm sure we'll be visiting there one day. We all met yesterday at Vince's brother's place.

@Letranknight2015 (52665)

• Philippines

4 Jun 25

I hope the cats won't cause anymore trouble. They can be mischievous.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

They won't be our problem now but I'm sure they'll be fine.

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@FourWalls (86855)

• United States

5 Jun 25

If it’ll make you feel better, cats don’t like anyone.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun 25

I'm a bit miffed that they couldn't cut us a bit of slack and be friends.

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@Deepizzaguy (122305)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

7 Jun 25

Nice to know that the repair of the balustrade was worth it.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun 25

Thanks. Yes, I'm glad they are pleased with it.

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@Deepizzaguy (122305)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

9 Jun 25

@JudyEv You are welcome.

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@Beestring (15372)

• Hong Kong

4 Jun 25

Happy photo. I'm glad they are happy with the newly repaired balustrade.

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@JudyEv (382457)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun 25

I was surprised that the boys even noticed.

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