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Small Cat.Big Energy.

Naps, ankle ambushes and the occasional 3 a.m. opera from Salem the cat. One loaf, four paws, and a century of cartoon attitude.

Salem the cat

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★ 005 — Latest

Most recent photos.

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Salem lounging in a red cat tree hammock by the window
Salem stretching out on gravel in a teal harness outside
Salem relaxing in a window hammock beside the cat tree
Salem sprawled across the bed in the morning light
Close-up portrait of Salem sitting with front paws crossed
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★ 001 — Dossier

A small,
silent ghost.

Salem arrived on a Tuesday and immediately claimed the highest bookshelf as a throne. He communicates in slow blinks, ankle ambushes, and the occasional 3 a.m. opera. He is fluent in nap.

This site exists because one phone full of photos was not enough.

Name
Salem
Born
May 16, 2022
Age
4
Coat
Inkwell black
Eyes
Lantern gold
Weight class
Loaf
Hobbies
Watching frogs, playing with water
Nemesis
Any bug that comes into the house
Favorite snack
Digestive food, treats
Best trick
Disappearing

★ 002 — Timeline

Milestones & firsts.

  1. Day 1

    Hid in the bathroom

    Hid for 6 hours.

  2. Week 2

    First purr

    Unlocked. Has not stopped since.

  3. Month 3

    Conquered the bookshelf

    Top shelf claimed. Permanent residency.

  4. Month 6

    First vet visit

    Survived. Plotting revenge.

  5. Year 1

    Birthday

    Received a cardboard box. Ignored the toy inside.

  6. Year 2

    Mastered the zoomies

    Average 3 a.m. lap time: 4.2 seconds.

  7. Year 3

    Co-authored an email

    'dkkkkkkkkkk;;;;;' — Salem, via keyboard.

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★ 003 — Field notes

Recent updates.

October 03, 2024

He learned the fridge opens

Counter-surveillance now required. The cheese drawer is no longer safe.

February 22, 2023

Snow day reaction

Sniffed it once. Walked back inside. Stared accusingly through the window for 40 minutes.

June 14, 2023

New blanket review

★★★★★ — 'Acceptable. Now mine.'

December 24, 2022

Tree, attempted

Two ornaments down. A new family tradition is born.

★ 005 — Inner circle

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