Our Family Cats

Cowboy
Age 14

Cowboy joined our happy family in October of 1999 at the age of 2. He had belonged to friends of my daughter's and they couldn't keep him anymore. We offered to take him..especially since we already had his sister, Cheyanne. He is a gorgeous male Tuxedo being all white with black spots. He even has a black 'moustach'. He was named Cowboy by his previous owner... and it suits him well. Cowboy is half Siamese and has that wonderful temperment (lovey when he wants to be, otherwise fiesty and very verbal)!!! He was extremely mean when we first got him and hid out for almost two weeks. It took him three months to adapt to his new home and start coming around. It was a long haul, but with extreme patience and love, Cowboy changed. He is like a different cat today, very trusting and loving. He is the best jumper in the house, clearing a 7 foot jump with ease. He tends to 'pace' the house quite often. Cowboy is the funniest cat just to watch. He likes to play with his 'imaginary' friend. He will tear through the house like he is chasing something and then do a graceful double flip to turn around and face his invisible playmate. Not only that, but he is very verbal while he is performing this strange and amusing act. He also likes to stretch up a wall, turn his head in the almost upside down position and yowl. Unfornately, this strikingly gorgeous cat urinates on our floor. We found out that he has a smaller than usual bladder, his bladder valves are not working properly and he easily gets infections. I love Cowboy so much, that I couldn't get rid of him. I have to admit, that after he is gone; I will cry horribly, yet breathe a sigh of relief that I will no longer have top clean up his messes. Cowboy's favorite toys are fur mice and crinkle balls. Cowboy turned 14 years old in April of 2011.

Cheyanne
Age 14

We aquired Cheyanne when she was 6 weeks old. My daughter had been over to a friends house that had kittens. My daughter said they had a kitten that she just had to have. We went to see the kitten and when my daughter picked her up, the kitten snuggled in her arms. It didn't take much to 'talk us into it'. Cheyanne is an all black female cat and is half Siamese (her mother was also all black). I have been told that there is no such thing as an all black cat, that you can find a least one hair that is not black. Cheyanne proves this to be a wives tale; she even has a black nose and black paw pads. She is extremely smart, very feminine and dainty with a soft higher pitched 'meow'. Her Burmese nature tends towards the devotion, smartness and extreme quickness. She is not the most attractive cat. She has a shorter body with extremely long long hind legs. Her eyes and ears are small for her face. What really makes her odd looking are her copper colored eyes (not the normal green). Her personality makes up for her odd appearance. She is the sweetest cat in the house and has fur that feels like silk. She does not like strangers and disappears when we have visitors. Because of this...she has aquired the nickname shy-shy. She is also our fly catcher. She can find a fly and in one swift and graceful move, catch it and eat it. Cheyanne's favorite toys are the fur mice and yarn poms. Cheyanne turned 14 years old in April of 2011.

Stormy
Age 8

We aquired Stormy when he was 5 weeks old. My friend told me the local pet shop had Siamese kittens. When my husband found out, he had to go check them out. My husband brought home this cute little Chocolate Point Siamese male kitten and decided to name him Stormy. Stormy had severe diahrea and we ended up taking him to the vets. Stormy is Lactose(milk) intolerate which led to severe intestional swelling. Stormy was put on a special diet until his condition improved and is now eating regular cat food. Stormy is not a very big, but he is pure muscle. Stormy is very verbal like most Siamese and likes to 'talk'. He is whiney if he is not in the mood for attention. Stormy is overbearing when he does want attention, but has to take several seconds to sniff you before he will take the attention. Like most Siamese cats, Stormy is very skitterish. If you drop something, he will jump and run; even if he is at the other end of the house! His Siamese attitude has earned him the nickname 'little jerk'. He also gets called 'little man' because he is the smallest male in our house, but very beefy for his size. When he does want attention and returns your love, he will melt your heart. Stormy is mesmerizing when he looks at you with those beautiful jeweled deep blue eyes. Everyone who visits wants to take Stormy home. Stormy has possible intestional cancer and was very sick for awhile in the summer of 2008. He has been doing well after having a series of steroid shots. Stormy's favorite toys are furry poms and small stuffed animals. Stormy turned 8 years old in April of 2011.

Gizmo
Age 8

We aquired Gizmo when he was about 4 to 5 months old in March of 2004. Gizmo is a male cat who is white with tabby patches. We were out shopping for cat furniture and ran across this cute little boy in a pet shop. He had been abandoned and left in an apartment after the tenants moved out. When we first got him, he was still awfully skinny from malnutrition. Gizmo is full of energy, almost too much energy. We have nicknamed him 'pest' because he will force himself on us and the other cats for attention. Basically, the minute you sit down, he is on your lap. He also likes to take swipes at all the cats trying to get them to play. Gizmo is the first cat in the house to greet our visitors. He is extremely curious and is always in the way when you are trying to do something. One can't help but laugh when he watches you and tilts his curious head to the side as if to say, "Why are you doing that?". Gizmo is a huge 15 pound cat with an extremely long and thick tail. Gizmo likes to be picked up and held upside down like a baby. Gizmo loves to play with toy mice and any toy he can chew on. He insists on chewing our electrical cords and my purse handle. Gizmo turned 8 years old in November of 2011.

Miss Snickers
Age Aprox. 12

Snickers joined our family in the summer of 2004 at the age of 5. She is a beautiful semi long hair Calico. She has shorter hair around the face and an fluffy body and tail, more of a Turkish Van breed look. She is average in size and very muscular for a female. She is great with people. She is very affectionate and loves to observe everything you do. She loves to play, especially with people. When she first joined us, she wanted absolutely nothing to do with the other cats and would 'scream' at them if they even looked at her. Snickers spent the first three months in our bedroom away from the other cats. She started wandering out of our room after the first 3 months, but only for an hour or so. She slowly accepted the other cats in the house and actually gets along with most of them pretty well. She is like a completely different cat then when we first got her. She is fast and powerful and it doesn't matter if the cat is twice her size; if they get to close she lunges at them in full fighting force. This sweet and people friendly female has earned the nickname 'Missy', short for Miss Snickers . Miss Snickers is a snuggly lap cat. Miss Snickers loves all cat toys and will play with anything. Miss Snickers' age is unknown, but the Vet estimated that she was about 5 years old in 2004, which would make her about 12 years old.

Teddy Bear
Age 7

Teddy Bear joined our family in May of 2008 at the age of 3. This gorgeous guy is a long furred orange tabby with a super large fluffed tail half as wide as his body. He is massive in size and I think he has some Maine Coone in him. He weighs 16 1/2 pounds and has a full stretch of at least 30 inches...almost up to your hips! His nicknames are Ted, Teddy and Tedders. We got this sweet guy from an advertisement in the paper. His previous owners where an awesome lady named Tonya and her three wonderful daughters. Tonya said they found Teddy under their porch abandoned by his mother when he was very young. Tonya had to bottle feed him and clean up his messes until he became old enough to learn to eat and go potty by himself. Tonya and her girls are very attached to Teddy and it was very hard for them to let him go, but an allergy problem caused them to find a new home for Teddy. I can easily understand how attached they are to Teddy. He has the most perfect personality of any cat I have ever been around. He is the perfect mix of liking to play, gentle, loving, curiousness, talkative and very social with our other cats. Teddy loves to play with milk rings and the small mice. Teddy Bear turned 7 years old in the fall of 2011.

Kali
Age 4

Kali joined our family in July of 2008 at the age of 1. She is a beautifully striped Calico female. We have nicknamed her Miss Attitude. She wants very little to do with anyone.... unless you sit done. She is a definite lap cat and ONLY wants attention when she's on your lap. She is a totally different cat when she's on your lap, wanting lots of hugs and kisses. We had some problems with her adjusting to her new home at first. Kali came from a friend's Grandmother who passed away. She was used to undivided attention and no other cats. She has finally adjusted as much as she wants to... but she does not like our Siamese and insists on growling at him whenever he enters the room! When she does get angry, she waves her tail so fiercely, it makes me wonder how she can keep her balance. Kali sleeps in some of the most bizzare positions. She is a little overweight and has stunning green eyes. Kali's favorite toys are any of the fur mice, fur poms and yarn poms. Kali turned 4 years old in February of 2011.

In loving memory of Mickey, Taz, Jasmine, Tami and Gus. You were such true and great friends. You comforted me when I cried. You made me smile and laugh. Your purr always warmed my heart. You cuddled with me. You always loved me for who I really am. I will always miss you and remember you with the warmest memories.
Mickey RIP November 2007 12 Years Old	Taz RIP January 2008 13 years old	Jasmine RIP October 30th, 2008 13� Years Old	Tami RIP April 01, 2010 7 Years Old
Gus RIP December 25th, 2011 Age 17