Gary the Cat

Three dogs - a black lab, a shepherd mix, a Newfoundland/lab and a grey and white cat pose on a grassy hillside. Behind is the town of Banff, mount Rundle, tunnel mountain, and sulphur mountain. The sky is blue and orange from the sunset

Gary’s least favourite activity. Family photos

Gary loves to paddle and I often get asked if he’s ever fallen in.

He did. Once. He wasn’t overly impressed about it

An excited black and white border collie sits on a bench behind a table. A grey and white cat is sitting on the table looking at the camera

Drift *loves* Gary.

Gary is less sure about this relationship

Being pretty is Gary’s one life skill

A few years ago we put Gary to the test against his buddy Drift to see who would be better at avalanche rescue.

Think we might have a bit more training to do.

A grey and white cat sits on a rock in front of an alpine lake. Mountains are visible behind him

Lounging by the lake

A grey and white cat sits on the back of a large black dog and looks at the camera. A brown dog sits behind them also looking at the camera. Mountains, forest and lake are visible in the background

A grey and white cat is draped over the head of a black dog who is laying its head on a rock. A brown dog sits beside them looking into the distance. A forest can be seen in the background

Gary is a very tolerant boy

A grey and white cat wearing a black harness sits in front of a stream. Trees with yellow leaves and mountains are visible in the background

Nothing beats fall colours in the mountains

A grey and white cat sits on a tree stump wearing a black harness and blue ski goggles. A forest is visible in the background

Call a vet because Gary looks sick af

A man in a blue shirt and black pants lays on the summit of a mountain taking a picture with his phone. A cat is sitting in front of him looking away. Mountain peaks and blue sky are visible in the background

Trying to convince a cat to look at the camera is hard work

Sunsets with Gary

Theoretically Teddy Visit the post for more.

No this is our friend’s cat Teddy: theoreticallyteddy.com

A grey and white longhair cat and a tabby shorthair cat sit on the fenders of a blue Jeep wrangler. The Jeep is parked on rocky ground and mountains and a sunset are visible behind it

This is getting out of hand. Now there are two of them.

Hi!

A grey and white cat walks down a forested trail.

Fall hiking is Gary’s favourite

The shadowy outline of a cat sitting in the forest at night is seen with red and green northern lights and stars in the night sky above it

A cat sits on a rocky shoreline of a river with red and green northern lights in the sky above them. Mountains and a forest can be seen in the background

Bummed we missed a great light show last night, but at least we’ve caught a few over the past year

A grey and white cat sits on rocky ground in front of a tall cliff. A large waterfall cascades down the rock face

Gary chased waterfalls because they’re the only thing he can actually catch

Here’s 33 seconds of slo-mo Gary whiskers. You’re welcome.

Well Gary, it’s a good thing you’re pretty because you’re pretty useless at hunting

Gary’s had naps in a lot of beautiful places

A man in a green sweater and tan pants poses with a grey and white cat on his shoulders in front of a river. Mountains, trees and a train bridge are visible in the background A news article about Gary’s adventures is below the photo.

He’s been in Time Magazine twice, been covered by a pile of national and international media but after seven years, Gary finally made the local paper:

www.rmoutlook.com/canmore/inst...

K none

Three dogs and a cat pose on rocks in front of a Jeep wrangler. Mountains and forest are visible behind them

A black dog and a grey and white cat pose on rocks in front of a Jeep wrangler. Mountains and forest are visible behind them

Three dogs pose on rocks in front of a Jeep wrangler. A grey and white cat walks away from the camera toward the Jeep, Mountains and forest are visible behind them

Gary will only tolerate so much before going back to his Jeep

Recipe for disaster: Politics and wildfire - News Record dryness, extreme heat, high winds, and a lightning storm. This summer in Jasper National Park, all of the ingredients of a recipe for disaster were in place.Now, two and a half months after tha...

This contradicts public statements by Jasper National Park wildfire officials and the Jasper Fire Incident Commander on July 24: www.jasperlocal.com/2024/10/11/r...

Indigo

Update: Finally found it in store!

*meowjestically

A grey and white cat wearing a light blue bandana stands in the water of a river. Trees and mountains are visible on the background

Beating the heat by cooling off his toe beans

A grey and white cat naps on a folding chair beside a lake. A mountain and forest are visible in the background

Beach days!

Gary needs a new driver.