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Gary the Cat
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The cat, the myth, the legend: Gary

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Gary the Cat @greatgramsofgary.bsky.social · Nov 12
Since we’re posting more regularly here and it’s a new platform I figured we should introduce ourselves.

This is Gary. He’s an 11-year old domestic longhair cat and together we adventure around western Canada, mostly in the Rocky Mountains.
A cat wearing pit viper goggles with rainbow lenses relaxes on a bare glacier. A mountain is visible behind him.
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Did you know ice makes noise? It’s not what you might expect
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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How it started vs how it’s going.

The left was Gary at about 1 year old and the right is Gary today. Still floofy!
A fluffy grey and white cat sits on a brown floor and looks up at the camera A fluffy grey and white cat wearing a blue jacket sits on clear turquoise ice. Bubbles can be seen frozen in the ice behind the cat.
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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We finally found wild ice, and it was sure worth the wait.
December 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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His first adventure and his last.
A black puppy sits in a field of grass An old black dog sits in the snow in front of a river. Mount temple and saddleback peak are visible in the background
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Last week we had to say goodbye to Duke. 14 years doesn’t feel like nearly enough.

He was a very good boy and I miss him terribly.
A black dog on a paddleboard wearing a lifejacket floats on a lake in front of a sunlit mountain.
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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The sky can sure put on a show
Two dogs and a cat sit on the shore of a lake with red and green northern lights in the sky Two dogs and a grey and white cat pose under the night sky with red and green northern lights visible above them
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Another great light show!
A cat poses with red and green northern lights in the sky above him
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Does anyone know where the love of god goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?
November 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Happy Halloween!
A grey and white cat dressed as a sailor sits on a couch
November 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Slow-mo Gary whiskers!
October 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Last paddle of the year - now to wait for skating season
A grey and white cat wearing a yellow lifejacket is photographed in front of a snowy mountain
October 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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The seasons are changing!
A grey and white cat in a blue jacket stands on a snow covered rock. A creek flows beside him and snowy trees and shrubs are visible in the background
October 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from Gary, Doug, Marge and Duke!
A grey and white cat in a blue jacket poses in front of a black lab in a blue jacket, a shepherd mix dog in a pink jacket and a Newfoundland/Lab mix in a turquoise jacket. Behind them a snowy forest and snowy mountains are visible
October 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Mountains look best with a fresh dusting of snow
A grey and white cat sits in front of a river with snow covered mountains and a forest in the background
October 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Gary’s least favourite activity. Family photos
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
September 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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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
September 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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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.
September 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Lounging by the lake
A grey and white cat sits on a rock in front of an alpine lake. Mountains are visible behind him
September 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Gary is a very tolerant boy
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
September 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Nothing beats fall colours in the mountains
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
September 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Call a vet because Gary looks sick af
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
September 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Trying to convince a cat to look at the camera is hard work
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
September 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Sunsets with Gary
September 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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This is getting out of hand. Now there are two of them.
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
September 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Fall hiking is Gary’s favourite
A grey and white cat walks down a forested trail.
September 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM