This is Ruby: a Siamese cat, about ten years old, with an affectionate nickname and a very recognisable way of taking up space. The nickname is “Piggy.” The pose? Back down, belly up, front paws curled.
One pose, two places
Against the black sofa, the white paws and chest are the first things you notice. One front paw is tucked closer to the chest; the other curls off to the side. The back legs stretch out below. It is the combination Ruby’s owner calls the signature pose, and it made the choice of a photograph for this blog’s homepage easy.
The second photograph moves the scene to a tiled floor. There is more room for the long tail, and the pale tiles change the whole picture, but those curled front paws are familiar. Put the two photographs together and you have a small portrait of Ruby without needing a studio, a costume, or a perfect backdrop.
The bowl and the nickname
Ruby eats Royal Canin food and loves Churu-style lickable treats. “Piggy” is the affectionate name used at home. Those little details belong alongside the photographs: a name, a favourite treat, and the pose that makes this cat instantly familiar to the family.
The food brand is part of Ruby’s introduction, rather than a recommendation for every cat. For anyone comparing food, our label-reading worksheet explains why the exact recipe and its intended life stage matter more than the brand name alone.
The cat behind the guides
Ruby gives this blog its name and its familiar face. The other part of Ruby Cat Life is for anyone trying to make everyday life with a cat a little easier: understanding a food label, keeping a feeding shelf organised, making space for play, or looking at a room from a cat’s point of view.
Try the cat-friendly home check for a practical place to begin, or browse all the guides. For today, the introduction belongs to Ruby—and those unmistakable curled paws.