Last Updated: February 4, 2025  

Author:  Jan Travell

Meet Zoe, the remarkable black cat with a touch of white who reigns supreme over her New Zealand farm domain.

Her story began as a rescue, when she and her siblings found themselves at a veterinary clinic before fate stepped in. A kind human chose her, bringing her home to what would become her beloved kingdom.

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From the very beginning, Zoe knew she had struck gold. Her new home offered warmth, comfort, delectable food, entertaining toys, and most importantly, endless cuddles from her devoted humans.

She embraced this new life wholeheartedly, diving in with all four paws into the adventure that awaited her.

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During her early days on the farm, Zoe had an invaluable mentor in her brother Charlie, another handsome black cat who became her partner in crime. Charlie took on the role of master teacher, instructing Zoe in all the essential skills a proper farm cat needed to master.

Under his tutelage, she learned the intricate art of hunting, perfected her pouncing technique, and absorbed all the crucial feline wisdom that would serve her well in years to come.

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Though Charlie passed away in April 2020, his legacy lives on through Zoe, who made a solemn promise to maintain order among the humans and, most importantly, keep the “stupid dog” in line.

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Speaking of the dog, Gibson became an unexpected character in Zoe’s story. Though she initially viewed him as a creature in desperate need of education regarding farm hierarchy, Zoe eventually took it upon herself to transform Gibson into a worthy coworker.

Despite her nickname for him as the “stupid dog,” their relationship evolved into an unexpected friendship, and now that she works alone, Zoe misses their shared adventures.

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One of Zoe’s most prestigious roles on the farm is that of vehicle inspector, with the tractor holding a special place in her heart.

She adores the commanding view it provides of her domain, and her humans, recognizing her expertise in this area, even gifted her with her very own perfectly-sized vehicle befitting her status.

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Like many cats, Zoe harbors a passion for climbing trees – the higher, the better. However, this enthusiasm once led to a dramatic incident resulting in a shattered femur and stitches.

True to her determined nature, she refused to let this setback deter her, returning to her climbing adventures as soon as she healed, much to her humans’ concern.

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Among Zoe’s many talents, she considers herself an artist of destruction, specializing in what she calls “cardboard architecture modification.”

Each cardboard structure that enters her territory becomes a methodical project, with Zoe taking great satisfaction in the crunching sounds as she systematically deconstructs them.

Her portfolio includes impressive works such as Santa’s Workshop, a Haunted House, and a cardboard plane that she claims needed “comfort modifications.”

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When it comes to sleeping arrangements, Zoe has mastered the art of unusual positions. She can often be found stretched out on her back with paws in the air, or perfecting her “sploot” position on the sun-warmed grass between her various supervisory duties.

These strategic naps help her maintain the energy required for her important role as chief bird and rabbit patrol officer.

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As she approaches her duties as farm security officer, Zoe takes immense pride in her thorough investigations of every building, corner, and crevice on the property.

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No cabinet is too high, no closet too dark, and certainly no dishwasher too deep for her careful inspection. She even signs her work by decorating various vehicles with her distinctive paw prints.

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The holiday season brings particular joy to Zoe’s life, with Christmas offering new opportunities for creative chaos. From inspecting decorations to testing wrapping paper, each festive season brings fresh challenges.

She especially enjoys her birthdays, which she celebrates with the same enthusiasm as Christmas, reveling in the presents, special food, and new cardboard houses provided by her doting humans.

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Now six years old, though age is merely a number to this energetic farm supervisor, Zoe continues to make her presence known in every aspect of farm life.

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Whether she’s testing boxes for their sitting, sleeping, and ambush potential, or adding her special touch to simple tasks (usually making them take twice as long), she brings an undeniable entertainment value to the farm.

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Through all her adventures – from scratching her favorite spots to rolling in the grass or conducting her daily inspections – Zoe maintains that a farm simply isn’t complete without a cat in charge of quality control.

Her humans might find their tasks taking longer with her “assistance,” but they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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After all, as Zoe would surely agree, what’s a little mischief when it comes with so much character?

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