Gary there is not much chance of grooming him because as soon as any human comes within ten feet he's off like a rocket, in the winter he's much more scruffy, cos its cold. He always seems to have a snooze in my long grass in the afternoon, until I disturb him, unintentionally!
One of my neighbours christened his Dave, I have no idea why, but she likes cats!
Elsa this is a crop from a larger frame and was a snap shot and I didn't have the time to focus properly, I'm afraid that is my only excuse and I sticking to it. It is a good pose so I may get another chance.
I once found him sitting on my back doorstep eating a still living pigeon, So I put the bird down, yuk. It's a wonder that one of the local foxes has not taken him out yet, obviously he's quite street smart!
