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23 hours ago

Ruben The Cat

3 years ago today Bryan began studying the controversial and contentious, earning a bachelor's in baloney...

Love, Sir Rubes x πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸ’»
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3 years ago today Bryan began studying the controversial and contentious, earning a bachelors in baloney...

Love,  Sir Rubes x πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸ’»

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I agree with everything you’ve said Bryan! It’s all true!

Thank you for clearing up those matters, Ruben. I now feel educated about these very important issues... 😹😽

Thanks for sharing your inner world with us Bryan 🀣

Bryan you are a genius πŸ’•

Bryan you are so cute and funny love and hugs to all of you

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You are so funny 🀣 πŸ˜† hope you are all OK

Shelagh Broadbridge Gregson

Brilliant 🀣❀❀❀

Was that before or after his plotting for world domination?

Confuses me too Bryan - definitely leave it to the internet. Hope you are well Ruben, Bryan Evie and humans ❀️❀️🐾🐾

Congrats to Bryan on his achievement. Are you a little jealous, Ruben The Cat ?

Yey Bryan you gorgeous boy so funny. Hope your brother Ruben The Cat and mini human are doing good xxx πŸ’•

Love you Bryan xxx

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1 week ago

Ruben The Cat

MUSA ACUMINATA

As a cat aged 11 going on 12 I'm considered 'elderly'. Personally I feel age is a state of mind. If you think you're old then you will be. I bring this up because only yesterday Bryan was scoffing a huge bowl of chicken leftover from the human's Sunday lunch - I elected to have a banana. As I jovially licked my delicious plantain I was mocked as an 'eccentric'. Well let them laugh. There's nothing wrong with acquiring a taste for the unusual and atypical. If my 11 years of wandering have taught me anything, it's that there's a big world out there with unimaginable colour, taste and diversity to be enjoyed and celebrated. Life is for living, so live it well and eat bananas! A sentiment shared in recent correspondence.

Love, Ruben J. Cat, Esq x πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸŒ
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Well said, Ruben!πŸ₯°

I love bananas Ruben they are good for you.🐈🐾❀

Good morning Ruben. Good to see you. My cat is the same age as you. xx

Ruben, bananas are fab!. You're the first cat I've heard of, that eats them though, 🀣

That’s lovely Ruben , a little what you fancy does you good enjoy 😊 your banana 🍌

Love this..❀️

I’m with you Rueben l love bananas x

Love you Ruben The Cat !

Good Morning! Sir Ruben! Thanks for update. Take care and Bryan and family too. 😻

I used to have a visiting cat who while watching me eat veggie roast dinner calmly hooked off pieces of cabbage and ate with delight πŸ€” interesting I thought. Sadly said cat got barred from my house for forever as he sneakily pood on and under a pile of my A1 drawings 🐯 Lots of love enjoy the banana

Hello handsome Ruben πŸ’‹πŸˆ‍β¬›πŸ’‹

Sadie is partial to some homemade shortbread and at 20+ years old, she is entitled to eat what she wants!

Oh Ruben The Cat you are funny, a banana not exactly original xx😍 chicken leftover dinner sounds better xx πŸ˜‹

That's fair enough Ruben. My cat Snufkin likes to lick the bowl when I make banana bread.

They say you are what you eat dear Ruben. I hope you enjoyed your fruit and you may be interested to hear that my grandparents had a cat who lived to the grand age of 24!

I love bananas ruben you should try with custard their lovely just cut up in slices πŸ˜‹ πŸ₯°πŸ˜…

My 12 year old cat Poppy had a veterinary visit yesterday for dental work.

Hey Ruben, l had a cat who liked strawberries, but his favourite thing was yogurt. He loved to lick the lid l used to add a little bit extra for him. If you like banana so be it. My current boys though are fine tuned to chicken. You have a good day sweetheart Bryan and your young charge too.

One of my old cats used to munch on cucumber!

You are beautiful, clever and interesting. Love you xx

I loved your reply to your fan about life and eating bananas. I too have retired and “slowed” down somewhat. I spend my time reading (not climbing Apple trees like you), and visiting with my children and grandchildren who unfortunately do not live near me (which means I have to travel to see them). Continue to enjoy your life with Bryan, Evie, and your other hoomans and eat your bananas (they are a wonderful fruit). Also, have a Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. πŸ¦ƒπŸŒ²

Enjoy your banana 🍌 Ruben xx

I share your diversity Rubes. Nanas are great and full of potassium. You are vey wise and it is obvious this has been acquired on your years of pondering the ways of the World. Well, where you live anyway! Such wisdom must be revered by Bryan and other whippersnappers in the locality. Bet Evie looks at you with admiration. Keep it up old boy you are the smartest!!

eat what you fancy ruben one of my cats like licking corn on the cob xxx

Enjoy your Banana 🍌 Ruben x

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2 weeks ago

Ruben The Cat

Morning humans,

I’ve not posted for a while. I’ve been deep in territory disputes with 3 neighbourhood cats. A black and white from next door, a very sweet tabby also next door and tubs; the now foiled food infiltrator. Bryan and I have successfully negotiated an armistice with next door as we fight our common enemy, lord tubs. His ginger tyranny cannot be allowed to continue casting its fluffy orange stripes over the close. We shall prevail. We must prevail.

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Morning humans,

I’ve not posted for a while. I’ve been deep in territory disputes with 3 neighbourhood cats. A black and white from next door, a very sweet tabby also next door and tubs; the now foiled food infiltrator. Bryan and I have successfully negotiated an armistice with next door as we fight our common enemy, lord tubs. His ginger tyranny cannot be allowed to continue casting its fluffy orange stripes over the close. We shall prevail. We must prevail.

Love Ruben x πŸˆβ€β¬›

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I had the same problem with a big tabby called Chad Rimington the 16th from over the road who kept stealing my food xox

That’s the spirit, Ruben. “We shall fight them on the beaches” and all that.

Morning Ruben 🀩

You are so brave and handsome Ruben.

Oh, Ruben, you're so brave and heroic! X

Ruben I can tell you from experience. From having a ginger boy myself previously, and now having a black cat called Reuben myself, I can vouch for the fire in the gingers heart and the gentle kindness of the black house panther Reuben. Fight fire with fire Ruben The Cat. Hopefully a truce can be formed and you can all live in peace. Good luck!!

I'm sure you'll work it out

You are getting very tactical along with buddy Bryan. Keep tubs at bay in your eating space, the rest can be managed. Miss your meanderings though......

Be careful handsome Ruben πŸ’‹πŸˆ‍β¬›πŸ’‹ and Bryan πŸ’‹πŸˆ‍β¬›πŸ’‹

I’m not sure about this Ruben. You and Bryan (and the others) be careful of lord Tubs. He may be a worthy opponent. Maybe your hoomans can give him a small amount somewhere away from you so there will be no disputes. ❀️🐈‍⬛

Well done but how about peace talks always worth a try Ruben xx

Oh do be careful Ruben! The Great Ginger Moggie might be a bit of a bully and you and Bryan might have to work out a Truce here! After all we don’t want any new notches in your ear do we! Of course you two will win - there’s safety in numbers - just let him think he has!

Oh roobs, such a brave hero! Ps get your slaves to buy a petsure cat flap!

It's a rough world out there. You have to share the hood by having different times for your daily patrolls to avoid running into enemy lines

Stay safe and well sweetie, best wishes.

Hey Reben been thinking if you. Glad you been home safe with your hoomans. I guess you still need to add to more niches to your ears. Just be safe little buddy! Love from across the pond!

Pretty cat so cute and sweet

Love this what a cutie pie Have great day adorable and beautiful Ruben stay adorable as you are xoxo πŸˆπŸ’•β€οΈπŸ’–πŸŽƒβ›ΈοΈπŸ€Άβ›„οΈπŸŽ„πŸŽ‰πŸ’•πŸ¦ƒπŸŽŠπŸš

You hang in there big boi! ❀️♥οΈπŸ‘πŸΌπŸˆ‍⬛πŸ’ͺ🏽♥️

Similar issues here Ruben - it’s mostly me verses the seagulls , who were squawking at each other at around 5 am! In preparation for mating season in the spring - I mean seriously, starting early for the loudest wins Anyway hope you win your battles - with your mental prowess I’m sure you will

Fighting talk Roobs

Hello Ruben and Brian, U2, are the kings you will prevail

Show them who is boss Ruben

Stay safe Ruben.

All the best, dear Ruben. xx

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4 weeks ago

Ruben The Cat

Expecto purrtronum! πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸŽƒ ... See MoreSee Less

Expecto purrtronum! πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸŽƒ

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Both of you are so cute Happy Halloween love and hugs

Ready for Halloween, dear Ruben. xx

Happy Halloween πŸŽƒ Evie,nice to see you playing your part Ruben.πŸŽƒπŸ§™‍β™€οΈπŸˆ‍β¬›πŸŽƒ

Happy meowloween

Happy Halloween to Evie, Ruben, Bryan, and Mum and Dad!!

You are certainly the right colour! Don't frighten to many people with those lovely eyes.

You’re the perfect Halloween Black Cat Ruben! And your mini-human is the perfect mini-Halloween-Witch! Love it!

Great photo Ruben πŸ‘ΏπŸ˜»

Sharon Garner xxx

That’s awesome Reuben you are the perfect Halloween black cat Reuben and the mini human is the best witch ever!!

Omg that's beautiful 😍 Ruben The Cat with your human xx 😍

Puuuurfect! That's a great photo Ruben! Here's me last night in my local IKEA!

Awwww cute 😍

A little witch and her familiar. Both of you are very cute. You stay in tonight and Happy Halloween. ❀️🐈‍⬛

Lovely pic πŸ“Έ

😍

Hmmm, the broom is a little off, but the cat is spot on.

Caz Mania

Well Ruben I was expecting to see you with some form of costume but then how do you improve on purrfection for Halloween πŸŽƒ? So very sleek🐈‍β¬›πŸˆ‍β¬›πŸΎπŸΎπŸ§™‍♀️

Don't fall off the broomstick tonight Rueben. Good magic happens with all black cats on Halloween night. πŸˆπŸŽƒπŸŽƒπŸŽƒπŸˆ

Adorable ❀ happy Halloween πŸŽƒ

Sweet

Thanks for "Top Fan" status!

Best photo ever 😊

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1 month ago

Ruben The Cat

IT'S METEOROLOGICAL, MY DEAR BRYAN

Last night Bryan and I piled on to the lady-human to create a giant, warm, purry pile of soft. Our combined warmth could be felt in the nearby village of Half Moon. Meteorologists accept that cat snuggles are a major contributor to the El NiΓ±o weather phenomenon; the grumpy man-human was just happy to be saving money on the electricity bill.

Love, Ruben J Cat, Esq. & Brother Bryan the Ever-kitten x x πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸˆβ€β¬›
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ITS METEOROLOGICAL, MY DEAR BRYAN

Last night Bryan and I piled on to the lady-human to create a giant, warm, purry pile of soft. Our combined warmth could be felt in the nearby village of Half Moon. Meteorologists accept that cat snuggles are a major contributor to the El NiΓ±o weather phenomenon; the grumpy man-human was just happy to be saving money on the electricity bill.

Love, Ruben J Cat, Esq. & Brother Bryan the Ever-kitten x x πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸˆβ€β¬›

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Black cats are the best 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍β¬›πŸ–€πŸ–€

What a lovely photo!πŸ’šπŸΎπŸˆ‍β¬›πŸ’šπŸΎπŸˆ‍⬛

It's Black Cat day here too. (UK) Cat snuggles are the best!

Aww gorgeous 😍

Aww all of you are warm and comfortable love and hugs

You two are so sweet to help keep Mummy warm!! Love you all so much!! Have a wonderful weekend!!

Kitty kuddles are the best

I’m glad to see you keeping your lady human warm. ❀️🐈‍⬛

Lovely photo boys!

Two fur balls of warmth so lucky. This is my Precious, a definite resemblance to Ruben and Bryan

That looks so warm and snuggly Ruben. Very cosy.

Oh how lovely you are beautiful boys Ruben The Cat and Bryan the brother xx 😍

How lovely to see a piccy of you together ❀

What a lovely picture.

Very cosy 🐾😻🐈‍⬛

Beautiful picture of you both.

Beautiful picture of rubin from Bryan and Natalie

You guys look absolutely warm and comfortable and just love each other’s company and warm good on you

Such a great family picture. Glad your home Ruben with mom and brother. 😻

Happy international black cat day!

Warmer than any snuggle blanket and 100% green too!

So lovely of you to keep your lady human warm, Just think money saved on heating = more cat treats 😸xx

This is so lovely xx

what a beautiful photo both having snuggles with your mom xxxx

Lovely.

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Wandering Ruben

If you live in Exeter there’s a fairly good chance that at some point, I will follow you home and move in with you. I’m an extremely friendly cat that despite appearances has a loving home. Every now and again I get itchy feet and wander off on adventures. I have been collected from over 100 different addresses in Exeter since 2016. A children's home, 2 hospitals, 2 primary schools, 3 care homes, several private residents of all ages, colour and creed. I do not discriminate, I love everybody!

Ruben’s Adventure Map

Adventure Map
Ruben: Exeter's best travelled cat.

Ruben on BBC Radio Devon

My BBC interview with Lucy from Radio Devon.