In Memory of "Pussy Willow"

Pussy Willows would be high on my list of favourite trees.
In the past we bred Birman Cats and one of our particular favourites was Pussy Willow, alas long gone to the happy hunting ground in the sky. Pussy Willow was a gentle blue-point girl. The fur on her face, legs and tail was the same lovely blue-grey colour of pussy willow tree buds when they first burst out. Stroking the soft velvety texture of the pussy willow buds takes me right back to softly stroking our Pussy Willow's little velvety nose and fur on her pretty little face.
Pussy Willow, the cat, was very affectionate and a great favourite with everyone. She was lively and full of fun and was a great little mother. We never shortened her name...she was always known as "Pussy Willow".
The pussy willow buds in this image have gone past the stage of looking like and feeling of soft velvet. But they do make for a nice display on what has been a cold, drizzly grey day. I dedicate this image to our beloved feline, "Pussy Willow".