Now that's an adorable nickname!

Officially his real name was Blackberry, but I never actually called him that, only Blacky for short — or B for even shorter.

Possibly that comment about your cat betrays where you & I both come from, when we refer to vampires collecting blood, fireys in the bush, chalkies in the classroom & what I mean by the usefulness of a sparkie when you want one.

Quite possibly, although I can assure you Blacky wasn't the blood-collecting sort of vampire (he was too lazy ever to bite anyone)...

Rarely have I ever heard of a cat called Count Blacula, though.

Several cats happen to live somewhere nearby and nibble on our grass, but I don't think they have names let alone a name like Count Blacula.

~Wunder

Too many cats stray into bushland, driven by natural instincts to catch native little tweetie birds, which is why owners need to be vigilant about their cats' whereabouts at all times.

Understanding cats' thinking can be hard.

Vigilance in looking after cats can avoid trouble with neighbours & wildlife.

When there are too many cats, animal control will probably take them to animal shelters.

~Wunder

X-raying cats, when injured or ill, & other veterinary procedures, can cost a lot of money, so pet insurance is being introduced so owners can afford their upkeep.

Young kittens should be taken to the veterinarian to get its shots.

~Wunder

Zebra crossings & traffic lights have no meaning for cats, who like to wander away from home across busy roads.

Are there any others here who love both cats and dogs?

Beautifully trained cats & dogs can do wonders for lonely pensioners as companions & therapy pets.