It is said that tricoloured cats bring luck, and sometimes they also bring themselves luck. This is indeed the case with Minze, the five-year-old cat. Four years ago, on a cold November day, she made her way to her new family and found a hiding place in a box in the cellar. Her fur was unkempt, she was dehydrated and had lost a lot of weight, as well as being shy and frightened. She was brought to the vet and affectionately cosseted. As one can see, she's coping admirably with all the attention. And sometimes she's happy with a tasty mouse or two in the hall...