Nothing But Love for Lloyd

My friend Synda has wanted a siamese cat for a very long time.  She reached out to me when our Fellows were in residence, but they had all been spoken for at that time, so I promised her the next one that came our way.

Enter: Lloyd.    

I shared a picture of the boy, and he instantly had her heart. And when she got to meet him, she fell deeper for the sweet, doughy guy that he is.  

Though Lloyd is meant to be Synda's kitten,  she will share him with her family which includes a husband, two kids, a cat, a dog, and a pot bellied pig.  

Here he is -- a puddle in her arms on the day they met.

He's got a lifetime filled with nothing but love to come. Lucky Lloyd.

Joseph Has Something to Say

It is much, much quieter than it was just a few days ago --- our Alexanders started trickling out the door. But before we started saying our goodbyes, I got a few photos of the whole gang hanging out in the guest room.  Goodness, they are adorable, aren't they?  They are such sweet and loving creatures --- I'm so grateful for the time we've had getting to know them.























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So, yes, Joseph and Henry are still with us but things are looking good. I never share suiter or adoption details until all deals are sealed, so that's all I've got on that topic today.  ][[[[[[;][[[[[[][;;;;;;;;]ll]]l]ll]llllllllll
I will reveal more when I can, although Joseph may have just let a few secrets slip if there are any of you who can crack the kitten code!

Have a great Monday, everyone!

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Dots and Splotches

I thought I would share these photos today so you can get a good look at the fabulous coats on this crew. Check out all these great dots and splotches!  

What gorgeous creatures they are!

























As I mentioned last week, we still have one more auction item left to list as part of our fundraiser -- a beautiful quilt stitched by our friends Susan and Katherine.  As soon as it goes "live" on eBay I'll let you know, so do stay close!

Thanks! See you in a bit.

An Alexander Family Portrait --- WITH BEAN!

We're having a pretty warm week around here.  Our guest room is usually blocked off for the kittens, but because it's one of the cooler spots in the house,  we've had the door open and are allowing them to enter this space.

All the cats, big and small, have been congregating in the room and yesterday I was so happy to capture an Alexander family portrait with their mentor, Bean.  I've attempted similar shots many times over the years without success. It's challenging to get a large litter of kittens settled in for a picture, and adding a big cat in the mix is next to impossible.  Thankfully, it worked yesterday!  





Notice anything different about the kittens? See a couple of shaved bellies? Yep. They went in this week and everyone got snipped.  Someone always asks about why boys have shaved bellies -- our shelter does a spay/neuter tattoo on the belly of every altered kitten, so all of our babies return from surgery day with a bald little tummy.

So, yes. Our Alexander chapter will be closing soon!  It's a good thing - these kittens are ripe.

She's Too Cool

This time of year around 3:00 or so you'll find some pretty good sunlight patches in our kitchen. This makes it a popular spot for all cats big and small.

Three Alexander boys were sunning themselves on the mat in front of the sink when Wylla stopped by to give them a little hello sniff.





Lloyd, who is particularly fond of Wylla perked right up when she came over.



 But then she left.

"Wait! Wait! Where you going, Wylla?"





Look at his expressive tail!



And look at how coy Wylla is playing it.




Oh, Wylla. Stop playing it cool.  That boy has a crush on you!