Mandu (1984-1999)

...he touched us all

 

Mandu was born a Kiwi of Burmese parents but became a true blue Aussie after he was adopted by Patti. He was one of six in his litter and quickly overcame the stigma of being born a Kiwi.

As a kitten he was full of energy and diligently took his 16-hour naps each day without coaxing. He loved to keep Patti amused and would play with her measuring tape...day in and day out, day in and day out, day in and day out....without a grumble.

He followed Patti back to Canberra in 1989. And when Patti was offered another posting overseas, he decided that tripping around the world wasn't his bag and decided to move in with her parents, Margaret and John, in Mudgee.

The rural life in Mudgee suited him and he soon established himself in his neighbourhood. He was not averse to asserting his authority to ensure that his territory and the garden was free of unwelcome guests, both furry and feathered.

His sartorial style improved over the years and it was a sight to behold him with his ribbon and bells doing his rounds of the garden.

As he grew older, his health steadily worsened but he was always in good spirits.