Chakotay has lived with me since 2001.

In 1999 when I lived with my then partner Matt, we rescued Chakotay from a life of homelessness at the RSPCA. Matt had insisted on a black cat, and Chakotay's cute face won him over. Although we lived together, it was understood that Chakotay was Matt's.

Chakotay's name was conceived after Matt asked me of some interesting names from Star Trek, after a long list, Matt felt attached to Chakotay. A name for Commander Chakotay from Star Trek: Voyager.

In 2001, Matt and I had separated over a year, and Matt intended to move to Sydney and did not want to take Chakotay to the 'big city', so Matt asked me if I wanted to take in Chakotay; how could i resist?

Chakotay is well known for his elusive nature, but takes cute photos. Unfortunately since the great computer crash of 2004 I have none but this one, which was taken soon after he rolled over; very cute.