Black&Tan Siamese Owners Photos

Update: We have received email updates from Iris's family that tell us; " Iris was a perfect traveler. She meowed a few times, but no sustained crying." She was nervous and went under the bed in her room. She was happy to snuggle into her blanket when it was offered to her. They decided to allow her quite time to explore the room and decide it was a safe place. When night came she called out for company. Hannha tells us; "I stayed with her until my daughter started crying for me, and then Bill took over. She curled right up with us. At first she was still shaking, but later in the night she purred and licked my face and went right to sleep. She also used her litter box." News from the next morning. The beginning of day two; " She's now snuggled with Bill and looking warily at the (4) kids, who have come to visit her." Iris snuggling
Update: day two - Hannah says, "Iris did great today. She played for hours with the kids and really seemed to relax."

Update: day three - Hannah writes, "Iris is hilarious. She is so social, funny and sweet. Poor thing--it's either feast (4 to 8 kids all playing with her) or famine (all of us at work or school) around here. Fortunately, none of it seems to bother her in the slightest. She seems happiest when we are around, and fell asleep in our son's lap at book time tonight. "
Update: More photos of Iris taken in June 2011 Iris asleep in a warm snuggly lap	Sitting with a friend, lol	Girl talk
June 28th, 2011
Iris sleeps in the crook of her Meowmy's neck every night.
Update: August 2011- Hannah writes about Iris: "The kids love her...sometimes a bit too much! Fortunately, she is so sweet and gentle, and actually seems to enjoy being carried around like a doll if you can believe it. She even learned to climb the ladder to the boys' bunk bed, and surprised our son one morning on the top bunk. She is quite a gymnast and has an amazing vertical jump. She still sleeps with us every night. Lately she's been biting my necklace at 4am--I have to remember to take it off before bed! Then she settles down, lies on my chest, and purrs. Very cute." This is a picture of her helping me with the laundry.
Update: Oct 27, 2011 - From Hannah, "Now 7 months old, Iris has become such a huge part of our family. The kids run to see her before either me or Bill when they get home from school. She is so incredibly patient with them, and lets them hold her even if they are a little loud. She's learned to climb the bunk bed ladder, and frequently visits my 8 year old in his bed. She also curls up with him when he's reading, causing him to boast "Mom, she's purring!" She sleeps with me every night, preferring the crook of my neck to all other resting spots. She seems to like being cozy. Don't we all. ~Thanks for bringing Iris into our lives! She has a pretty large fan club. :)"
Update: December 2011 - Hannah sent me some photos that clearly show Iris has trained her new family well. They lavish her with love and attention and she loves it! Hannah writes the sign and photo were made to take to school. I'm happy to hear what a great ambassador Iris is for her breed. She also says, "Iris continues to play a central role in our family. When our daughter had a doctor's appt recently, she said over and over "I just want to go home and see Iris." So sweet. Iris is a relaxed and loving cat, so patient with all the kids. She is quite a licker, especially at about 3am. It's lucky she's so cute, because she's quite persistent about cleaning my entire face and neck! She and Turtle (resident cat) are doing better, especially now that Turtle spends much more time indoors. Iris jumps on poor Turtle trying to get her to play, and Turtle hisses back. However, once they've both been inside a while, they actually hang out together. And once Turtle even purred when Iris sat next to her. So there is hope!"

Update: We received an email telling us that Ducky cried non stop during the ride home until the owner reached in her carrier and hugged her. Then she relaxed and slept the rest of the trip. Cressida says once home; "She's hiding behind the radiator now & taking a nap. I think all the crying in the car wore her out. I'd be tired, too."
Update: two days home -Cressida tells us, "Ducky's doing a lot better at night! Everyday as she gets braver around us a new facet of her personality comes out. She's such a goofball! She's been playing a lot more and jumping out at us from behind shopping bags. When we say "Ducky!" she meows at us! She's been super cuddly with both me and Frank and spending a lot of naptime on our bed. She knows Chanthra's (resident cat) on the other side of the door and seems really eager to meet her, we separated the bedroom with the screen we have, Now that Ducky & Chanthra can see each other through the screen, Chanthra has been hissing less."
Update: Five days home - Ducky is doing very well at home. She had her check up. We were told "Dr. Mazza at Angell MSPCA and all the vet assistants FREAKED OUT over how cute & charming Ducky is (of course!). Dr. Mazza did a physical and said Ducky looks very healthy." Cressida also said: "Ducky is just the best kitten ever! It's like having a little cat Ferrari in the apartment. She's so brave and precocious and chatty and smart! Just like Chanthra, she talks back to us with this tiny little voice, which we totally love! We put all the new toys at the top of the tallest bookshelf we have, and Ducky immediately spotted them and was pacing around the foot of the bookshelf, trying to figure out a way up there. I totally believe she'll get up there eventually, too! You clearly did an awesome job socializing her. She's so friendly and playful but cautious around Chanthra, everything we wanted. I can't wait to see what she's like as an adult."
Update: June 12, 2011 -More Ducky photos and so beautiful too. Cressida tells us she had a hard time getting these photos because Ducky is "a technology buff and whenever she sees a camera/smart phone/computer, she's climbing all over it."

Update: September 2011- Cressida writes, "Ducky is great! She's doing great with Chanthra - they spend all morning playing and then they fall asleep together. Ducky is especially thorough cleaning Chanthra's ears. She's also really into the bathroom sink - I turned on the faucet for her just a little, and she put her head under the stream so she could lick the water from around the drain. I think I remember seeing a picture of Keva drinking water from the sink? It's funny that something like that would be genetic. Chanthra & Ducky have learned to share all of their toys - there's really no hissing anymore. When Ducky had a couple baby teeth lose, she was eating breakfast on the other side of the kitchen from Chanthra (we feed them twice a day with 2 bowls so we can make sure they each get the right food). Ducky made a choking noise, which I think was a tooth coming out and her swallowing it. I ran over to her to see if she was OK, and Chanthra ran over, too. Then Ducky went back to eating, and once Chanthra saw she was OK, she back across the kitchen to her bowl to finish eating. It was so cute!! It really seems like Chanthra cares about Ducky, which makes us SO happy. And clearly, Ducky cares about Chanthra. It's so nice to have all the cats getting along :)"

Update: April 3, 2011 -Home one day -Jillian tells us, "He has settled in nicely. He has explored the office, taken a nap, used the litter box and drank some water. And, as predicted, I am typing with one hand b/c he fussed until I picked him up and he fell asleep in my arm...purring loudly...didn't take him long! In the napping pic, he passed on 4+ cat beds to make his way to the chair and sleep on the gorgeous wool blanket from Ireland - this is a guy who knows what he wants!"

"Clancy is so super sweet and such a great kitten! ~ We went into the office and played with him and then he fell asleep in my arms and didn't cry at all when I put him down and went to bed around 11.~ He cried off and on from about 4 am to 6 am. Patty went into the office at 4 to check that he was ok and again around 6 to play with him. Fingers crossed for a later wake up call tomorrow :) ~ He is quite the climber already. I don't remember our other cats being this good a climber/jumper at this age - I came into the office earlier today and he was on top of the monitor on the desk napping. Then later, he jumped from the ground to the top of the cat condo (about 3 ft tall). Fiona has shown no interest in the office so far and I don't even know if she realizes he is here! Or, she just assumes that he is yet another of her faithful servants and is just waiting for him to pay his respects and shower her with affection..."

Update: April 4th, 2010 Clancy has made himself at home in the office and is already hard at work. Searching the internet for toys no doubt.

Update: April 6th - Clancy receives some guidence on how to climb up for the best window seat from his pretty instructor, lol

April 8th - " Clancy went to the Vet on April 8th to get his immunization. When I made the appointment, our regular Vet was booked, but we got an appointment with one of the other Vets (they are all great). However, once our Vet heard we got a new Siamese, he juggled things around and it was him who got to meet Clancy! ~

The Vet again raved about how gorgeous and healthy he looked and the whole office fell in love with him!"

Update: April 18th - Jillian write to say; "I have some great Clancy news to report. First of all, he is such a cutie pie and love bug with the patience of a saint! He loves to snuggle and cuddle (esp when I am trying to work - LOL) and when we watch TV. He is so patience with (little Miss M) and although she is trying, he is so cute that she sometimes can't help herself. He lets her sit on the chair or couch with him and just pet him and he rewards her with the best purrs.

We started letting them out together (first when Maddie was asleep). Fiona would hiss if he was in her way and chase him from the prime spots. Never aggressive, but letting him know who was boss. She kept her spot at the top of the big cat condo and let him either sit on the next row down or on the table next to it.

We bring him into the office a couple of times a day, to let Fiona eat and also to give her a break and Clancy a break from Maddie's undying love and affection - LOL! By last night, Clancy was chasing Fiona and they seemed to be really playing together! Today I went in to water the plants and was greated with the most delightful sight - view attached photo! It is not the best shot, but I wanted it to send it along. He was also licking her ear (just like she used to do to Harry) but stopped when I tried to capture it on film!

It was such a thrill to see them cuddling together :)"

Clancy wins over Fiona and secures a premium spot on her favorite perch.

Update: April 3, 2011 -Paula let us know: "It was an uneventful trip home. Ibis cried a little when we left and then another time about half way home. She did not even close her eyes for a minute. She sat in her bed with her paws over the edge and just kept her eyes fixed on us. We arrived home around 4:00. When we brought Ibis into the house Vixen and Sasha were waiting at the door, Then both took a look at her, smelled the carrier, hissed, and walked away. I introduced her to her room. She was a little cautious at first, but then settled in, jumping on and off the bed. Guess what? She purred for me on the bed and cuddled up to me laying on her side an then on her back. ~ Vixen is worried and stands outside the room when I'm with Ibis. When I come out of the room he talks a stream to me and doesn't let me out of his sight. I have to make sure that I give him lots of love and reassurance.

I'll keep you posted with the progress. Thanks, Nan, so much. Ibis is a beauty and we are so glad to have her."

Update: April 27, 2011 - I checked in with Paula to see how things are going. She wrote back: " You just won't believe it. All is great with all the kitties. Ibis is such a beautiful kitten. She has such a different personality than Vixen. She is super active and ready to go at all times. She and Vixen are inseparable. Vixen watches over her like a protective daddy. Ibis is a fearless adventurer. From the start she went right up to Vixen and attacked him, in a playful way. Before I let her out on her own in the house she and Vixen would play under the door and talk to one another. Sasha , at this time, is tolerating her, but is improving daily. Ibis wants to be a friend so badly, but Sasha isn't quite ready to give in all the way. Ibis is such a purrer, so much so, that all I have to do is walk in the room and she runs to me and purrs like crazy. She also is super cuddly.

So all is well and we have 3 beautiful kitties that we totally love to pieces."

Update: 3 days home - Finola and Finnegan are settling in. Under the bed is their safe zone but momma and baby have been exploring and found the cat tree. They felt comfortable enough to take a nap on it. They stopped by their new vet on the way home and passed a through check up. Now their only job is to teach their new family their house rules. lol. Finola is a 'retired from breeding' adult. She is from Maeve and Kian's 2006 litter.
Update: one week home - Chris let us know; "We are making slow progress with Finola. She still is upset about being catnapped! Usually, in the morning, Finola is more open in being around us. She even will play a little. Finola now has two hiding places that she likes. ~ Last night, she slept on the old cat tree on top which looks out the dining room window." "Finnegan is another story. He just wants to play! We have old fishing pole that has a little piece of denim on the end of the string. He loves to play with it. He likes watching kitty TV as he looks out at the bird feeder outside our bedroom window. He walks around meowing in a little voice when he wants attention. I know he is still trying to nurse on Finola and when that happens your can hear this loud purr! He listens to you. This morning, I called him and he followed me upstairs to Paul's house and explored a little. He has not purred for us or sit in our laps but does like to be petted and have tummy rubs."
Update: two weeks home - Chris says, "Finola does not seem as scared of us at this time. If Finnegan will let her, she does like to play. Sometimes, she seems so sad! She has started to sit on the furniture and does not feel she needs to always be on the floor to escape to a hiding place. Both kitties seemed happy to find out that I am up at 5 am to go to work, they just want someone to play with them at that time. Yesterday, she let me scratch under her chin and behind her ears and she thought it was great but then realized what I was doing." "Finnegan is such a love. He comes to us and wants to play all the time. The other day, he took a hand towel that we let him chase a toy under the towel and was dragging it from the bedroom to the dining room. Of course, he was pulling it with his mouth but was stepping on it at the same time, so he made slow progress. He has started to want to sit next to me and be petted and purrs. I can't believe how loud he purrs when he is happy." "It continues slow but I am sure Finola does miss her mother and sister. We can tell she will be a great cat when she feels more comfortable."
Update: Finnegan and Pearl are keeping to the same growth rate. Finola and Finnegan are doing well. * Finola ** Vet visit 9/3/2010 General checkup: good - weight 10 lb 6 oz * Finnegan kitten visit 09/03/2010 General checkup: good - weight 4 lb 4 oz kitten visit 09/14/2010 Distemper shot - weight 4 lb 7 oz ** kitten visit 10/05/2010 Distemper booster shot + rabies weight: 5 lb 9 oz
Update: December 2010 - Chris tells us Finola has a long memory and she misses her family. She also says, "Finola has been known to come up on our bed with us in it and get under the covers. She will stay for a short time but then gets out. One thing that she likes to do it play. We given her as much play time that she wants. Her favorite toy is this old kitty finishing pole that has a small piece of denim on it. Another thing she likes to do is up to Paul's house and sit in the chair by the window in the sun. Paul is still doing construction in our house and there is a hole from the heating system from our house to his on the second floor. Both kitties love to watch something coming through the hole from the first floor. Finola was just on the ladder that is under the hole which I get on to put the toy through the hole. She was trying to get the toy that I had left there.Finola let Ken pick her up the other day and carry her to the living room. Ken had received a package the was wrapped in several pieces of brown paper. The kitties have been having so much fun playing on the paper, jumping and chasing toys that make noise under the paper." Finnegan is such a love. Paul calls him "Spite Fire." He can often be into many things. I had a ball of angora yarn in a paper bag. I had left it on the top of the buffet. When I take my eye glasses off I can't see as well but out of the corner of my eye I notice something in Finnegan's mouth, sure enough it was my yarn. We have to be very careful to close the bathroom door at Paul's house since Finnegan takes the sink trap out and has been known to drag it around Paul's house. One day it took Paul some time to find it. Finnegan is known to go in Paul's kitchen sink to see if he can remove the trap in there. Finnegan loves to purr. In the morning, he will come up on the bed and just purr and purr when hears the radio go on at 5:10 am and loves to be petted. Of course, he is expert at playing and will meow and meow to you until you take out a toy to play with him. Finola really needs Finnegan to keep her company and as a play mate. They were just playing with each other chasing each other under the brown paper. Often, if she hears Finnegan meowing, she will come to check and make sure he is OK. We are still waiting to hear Finola purr."
Update March 2011- A note from Chris tells us, "Finola loves to sit on Ken's modem and we call it the "NolaPad." She like it since it is warm. Finola likes us a little more. Every morning she goes upstairs to Paul's house to play and then get under the covers for a nap either on the bed or in a chair. Finola likes to be petted and even brushed. Both kitties love to sit on our bed and watch the birds in the feeder. Finnegan has gotten really big and loves to play. He really purrs but I can not figure out what he wants when he wakes me in the middle of the night purring very loudly." Chris sent us 27 photos. I embarassed to admit it but I had to ask her who was who, lol. "Finola has just been just been all over me wanting to be petted. She really wants to purr. Finnegan is the lighter cat. Next time, I will be sure to mark the pictures." Below are a few of the photos we received.
Finnegan and Finola	Finnegan is getting Momma Finola and had her in a head lock, lol.
Finnegan	Finnegan
Finnegan one year old.	Finola relaxing and soaking up the sun

Update: Pearl cried when she arrived in her new home. She missed her brothers. It wasn't until the owners teen son came home that she relaxed a bit. Deb tells us, " Miss Purry Pearl came out and she was rubbing up against him and licking his head...She was meowing, but much more happy!". Pearl did like my teen boys alot. Unfortunately Adam was gone for the night. Deb updated us, "Little Pearl was up all night crying...until about 4:30 this morning. When she finally settled down, she snuggled up to me, under the covers..purrrring like there was no tomorrow. She seems much, much better today." Moving to a new home and losing all your family can be very difficult but kittens adjust quickly. She will have her big brother Sapphire (Finola's 2008 litter) to keep her company when she finishes her adjustment period.
Update: 3 days home - Deb's update: [After the first two encounters with hissing and growling] "Sapphire started talking to her in a voice I've never heard from him-a soft, quiet voice (did not sound aggressive at all to me ~ it sounded softer to me..sweeter) They began touching each other's paws (I swear, no exaggeration-I wish I had video'd it) He then went over to his tuna and ate away....Then..my little man fella..went back up to the crate next to Pearl...and flipped on his back looking up at Pearl..upside down, head against the crate, and gently reaching into the crate-no claws, very sweetly..he just layed there..for a good 15 minutes. He often sleeps like this on his back - he has always had funny sleeping positions." The crate she mentions is part of our recommended procedure for the introduction of a resident cat to a new kitten.
Update: two weeks home - It sounds like Sapphire and Pearl are working out who is going to be in charge and both feel quite certain they should be the one. They have a bit of a battle of wills going on with Deb making sure it never escalates past friendly play. Deb says " We are gradually letting her wander around the house-supervised, as Sapphire will sometimes jump her-but she certainly does more than her share in instigating these little tiffs. She runs right at him and hits him in the face constantly with her little paws. She jumps out at him from underneath the furniture as he walks by..She is full of spice! She's really really adorable." " I have not gotten any pictures of both Pearl and Sapphire together yet. Honestly, when they are together, I'm always right there, "refereeing". As Sapphire relaxes a bit more, (and he is slowly relaxing) I will have more time to grab the camera and take a few." " We're always trying to get them to play together with an interactive toy. Sapphire never wants to play alongside of Pearl. He watches, and when she isn't looking, attacks-it is mostly play attacks-never breaks the skin ever. He sits on her head, though and of course she doesn't like it." They have also both used each others litter boxes to the dismay of the other. A sort of... I'll go in yours since you went in mine, lol. I am a bit surprised at Sapphire. He was such a good gentle brother in his litter. Not an aggressive or dominate baby. Pearl definitely has all the hallmarks of an aggressive leader it may just be that Sapphire is doing his part to rein her in and is using his big brother status to father her a bit. Update: I received a photo of chocolate point Pearl and seal point Sapphire playing with Da Bird.
Update: Sept 23rd, 2010 - Another photo and a short note saying they fell asleep while fighting, lol. Maybe power is not all its cracked up to be and just being engaged with each other is the real goal. They look like they are happy together.
Update: Oct. 2010 - Deb tells us things are going well with Pearl and Sapphire. They snuggle together quite a bit now. Things really are going much better. "Pearl is very sweet with my son-When he comes home from school, she is the first to get a hello! And she will tell him about her day, as he tells her about his! She's very talkative! " She also sleeps in bed with him."Right now, Pearl is playing "Peek-A-Boo" with Sapphire, from behind the curtains. They do play so well together!" Update: 10-30 "Pearl had a vet appointment last week-she weighed 5 lb 13 oz. (4 months old) He says she looks great! She really is doing so well, all around! She and Sapphire are getting along so much better-Pearl now wakes us up in the morning and curls up under the covers purring while Sapph sits on top of the covers kneeding at the quilt, purring."
Update: November 2010 - "I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how well Pearl and Sapphire are getting along now. Sapph takes such good care of Pearl-grooming her daily-it is so cute! Pearl is a little sweetheart as a kitten, just as Sapph was (although she seems to always be into some type of mischief!) She has us laughing quite frequently. The kids absolutely adore her too." We are looking forward to the holidays with our little kitties-it is sure to be a special year! Thank you so much for offering us as much advice, and encouragement as you have-and as many times as you did! We love our kitties dearly and can't imagine not having them as part of our lives!! So, thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Update: December 2, 2010 - Pearl & Saphire
Update: February 2011 -Deb sent a gorgeous photo of Pearl and said, "Our adorable kitties are doing so well! Pearl is a character...talking all of the time (if I could only understand/speak kitty language...I'd love to know what she is talking so much about all of the time!) She is an absolute love-just as Sapphire is."
Sapphire and Pearl When I asked Deb if the size of Pearl was a trick of the camera she said, "Yes, it must be the angle. You were right about Pearl being petite. Although she is getting big, I doubt that she'll ever reach Sapphire's 12+ lbs. I'll have to let you know what her actual weight is after her next vet appointment. Everyone that visits us tells us how beautiful both cats are. Sapphire has such a dark face and his eyes are so big and blue and striking! And Pearl's coat is "pearly white" and soft, with her beautiful subtle blue eyes. Both kitties are just gorgeous! My mother has been trying to convince my father more and more on getting on your kitten waiting list."
Update: April 4, 2011- Deb made us smile with her email today. She says, "A crazy start to a manic Monday...Thank goodness for my sweet kitties who make me laugh (and kids too, of course) I turn my back for a minute to put new seedlings under the grow lights, and someone decides to jump in and make himself cozy......and then Miss Pearl reminds him that "Ladies are before Gentlemen!" and kicks him out so that she can have a cozy snooze." We've had too many gray days without any winter sun, LOL
Sapphire getting ready for spring, lol.	Pearl gets her turn under the grow light too.

Update: We have heard that Niles is food obsessed and trolls the kitchen floor like a dog looking for crumbs, lol. He's a growing boy. Amanda tells us: "We have nicknamed him "piggy", both for the food behavior and because he's the attention hog. We call Nisa "biggie" because she's (temporarily) bigger. So they are "piggy" and "biggie". Niles also does the most hysterical thing - he grabs a string at the very end in his mouth, and runs full-speed all over the house dragging it so Nisa will chase it. They do this for hours! It's like he's teasing her with the string, he'll jump up on chairs with it, snake it all the way under the dining table, and the whole time she's chasing it full-speed. He plays fetch too ;-) " We're told Niles and Nisa didn't mind dressing up for Halloween at all. They are so used to wearing their walking jackets (leash harness) that they were not bothered one bit by the kerchiefs. Nisa is shown in hers under her litter entry for Keva's 2009 litter.
Niles	Niles
Update: February 2011 Amanda writes, "On Jan 14th we brought Nisa in for her 1-year check-up (she was 15 months old) and she got her rabies and distemper boosters. Nisa weighed in at a healthy 8.5 pounds, and we brought Niles along too just for "emotional support" so I tossed him onto the scale as well and he was 2 ounces heavier than her - He's 7 months old!! He's gong to be GINORMOUS I think. Thanks for the intel on Niles' 12-pound brother (from another litter) - WOW! I think Niles will definitely get there, he's a beefcake. He's visibly bigger than Nisa now, and solid as a rock. I'm watching him to make sure he's not overweight, but I think he's just a huge ball of muscle! "
Nisa and Niles
Amanda writes, " We're having such a wonderful time with the kitties, they are our best friends :) They still sleep with us, stay with us in whatever room we may be in, talk to us, sit with us, and just generally make our lives brighter every day. Funny story: We hosted an alumni reception on Friday night in our home, and Niles was clearly the "co-host". He greeted each person, "visited" the buffet several times, lol, sat in chairs and watched people, laid on the rug in the center of the room, leg-rubbed everyone - and even while one of the professors was giving a brief presentation, and Niles went and stood by the podium with him and just soaked in all of the attention (pic attached). He's not shy AT ALL, and will talk to just about anyone. Nisa is more of a "sit and watch" cat, she sat on the piano and just took in the scene, lol. She's very cool. Then, today we had some friends over for brunch and they brought their new baby. The cats were infatuated with the baby! They did not leave her side, and were so gentle and kind (pics attached) - I couldn't wait to send you a pic :) Your cats are so nice, Keva and Finola can be proud of their kids. Today was the first time they had ever seen a baby and they were absolutely sweet as sugar.
Nisa & Niles	Niles by the podium, working the crowed
Meeting the baby, she's cool.	Niles & Nisa baby sitting
Update: March 11, 2011 -Amanda writes, "We have some exciting news! Niles and Nisa are going to start training to be registered Therapy Animals with the Delta Society! I'm starting formal training now so they can pass their practical tests this summer - which involve leash training, being passed to strangers, walking through a crowd, being crowded by people, and tasks like "clumsy petting", restraining hugging, reacting to noises, coming when called and a couple of other tricks that show that they're comfortable with strangers. Since they are such nice kitties already, I hope they will both pass and the plan is to show up as a team to do "Animal Assisted Activity" at local hospitals and nursing homes. I am more sure Niles (Mr Food-motivated) will pass than Nisa, but I'll keep you posted on their training if you're interested. I just thought you'd like to know that your wonderful kitties are maybe going to be helping other people too! Here's the link to the Delta Society in case you'd like to put it on the website: www.deltasociety.org
The Delta force - Niles and Nisa in their walking jackets
Update: April 2011 photo
Niles being snuggled by Nisa
Update: December 2011 - Amanda writes, " All is well the cats just had their annual checkup and Niles is 11 pounds 2 ounces, and Nisa is 9 pounds exactly. They are both wonderfully healthy - clean ears, teeth, eyes, beautiful coats. Picture attached, clearly they get along quite well - lol. Niles is just starting to get a full mask, and Nisa looks a lot like Fen. Favorite game is still Da Bird, and we play it daily with them after much begging to throughout the day ;-) Niles also loves to play in our master bathtub - he is a nut about it! Every night as we get ready for bed, he jumps in there and dislodges the drain screen to toss it around in there like an orca with a seal. He yowls and thumps around in there for about 30 minutes each night while Nisa - cool as a cucumber - watches him from the tub ledge. Sometimes he carries the drain screen out into our room and brings it into bed with him, lol. Everything is a toy. The cats used to play a game called "take out the drain screen and insert a variety of objects" including contact lens cases, Q-tips or anything from the trash can/toy box. So fun! (for cats, that is...lol). Our superintendent spent an afternoon "de-cluttering" our drain with a scope and a drain snake one day, which is why we have the screen now in the first place, lol. It's so fun to hide toys down the drain and try to fish them out with our little paws! We love our little guys, and they are so neat together - they work together like a team and are amazingly smart. Nisa still loves the down comforter, just like when she was a baby. She jets around in it like she's chasing a ghost, and was really happy to see the comforters come out again this year. It seems she can never be too warm, she always lays under the radiators (she even gets hot to the touch!) so I bought her this cute "cat hammock" and put it in front of the radiator for her (picture is in Nisa's entry under Keva's 2009 litter) - she lays there all night and Niles (nickname "piggy" or "Mr. Pigglesworth") sleeps in his cat tree a few feet away watching her." The lighter color (warmer) foot is Niles big paw.

Lindt is now named Oliver Charles or Charlie. He lives with his family in Groton, MA

Update: two days at home - "He slept in W's room of course (with all his necessities) and came out from under the bureau in the morning and played. W was thrilled.
He has been downstairs a couple of times but heads back up to W's room after a few minutes. We leave the door open for him but he hasn't ventured out on his own yet. I went in to check on W tonight and the kitty was curled up on the bed with him, lol."

Update: one week at home - "Charlie is so lovable, very affectionate. He loves playing with his toys and the kids. He has checked out every room in the house now and likes to sit on the dining room chairs under the table and look out the sliding glass door. W adores him and does well playing with him and cleaning his litter box. S has been good with him also, very gentle patting him."

Update: August 2010 - Charlie's owner sent us some photos of him vacationing in New Hampshire at about 6 months old. THANK YOU we loves seeing our babies grown up. He is beautiful.

Kristen tells us " He is a wonderful addition to our family. We all love him very much and can't imagine what life was like before him. He is a such a good natured guy."

I asked her if she knew his weight because he looks big. She replied " Charlie is a big boy :). Our last visit to the vet in May (16 week vaccination) he was just about 10 lbs ~ I do not know his weight today but he has grown and he may be big but I think he is healthy. I can feel his ribs so he is not too fat... he's definitely not skin and bones lol, but I do not think he is over weight. He loves playing and pouncing that is for sure, the kids make sure he gets his exercise, lol."

Charlie has some large male ancestors so its not a big surprise his is a large boy.

Update: December 2011 - Kristen wrote to tell us: "...All is well with Charlie/Lindt. He is as beautiful as ever, everyone who sees him comments on his coat. Charlie did spend the night in Nashua Emergency Pet Hospital Memorial Day Weekend. He was very dehydrated and was on an iv. They ran tests but didn't come up w/anything. Our vet thinks it may have been his pancreas. He has been fine every since. We changed his food to Royal Canin Siamese and he has been great.

Charlie continues to be a wonderful member of our family. He makes the rounds every night a bed time and loves to sleep on the top of the cushions of the couch in the sun during the day. The kids have him chasing the little balls w/bell in them all the time, and last night he kept bouncing/pawing one of William's rubber bouncy balls against the doors in the hallway, it was a riot!"

I followed up with Kristen and learned he was eat Iams diet food when he got sick. She said she looked it up and learned the diet food had been part of a recall. He was 16 pounds when he became sick. She says "Charlie is back up to 15 lbs right now and looking as handsome as ever."

We are happy to hear Charlie is well again and back to his old playful self. I think he may be the biggest boy we've produced even without a little bit of extra weight he is still be a big boy.... its in his genes.

Rudolph is now called ShadowHeart and lives with retired Siamese breeders in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Update: Ten days in his new home- Sue tells us, "Shadow is continuing to do Great! He is KING of the house! Absolutely no problems!!
He has fit in so well...We all just adore him and I think he returns the love in more ways than he'll ever know!
He is going upstairs on his own, jumping on and off the beds by himself and just plain running around crazy!!
Angela sticks by him like glue....I have to keep reminding her that he needs time with John and I as well.

Update: February 2010 - Sue tells us: " Shadow is doing exceptionally well! Growing like a little weed! And just smarter than any cat I've ever known! I probably sound like a Mom who thinks her child is the cutest, smartest etc...But I only speak the truth.

We are just so happy with this little guy! He fits our family and lifestyle like he was just born to do so!
He is absolutely beautiful! Getting very dark in the face, paws and tail....Oh, and speaking of tail, ~ He chases it around etc...which is very cute, but when he catches it, he gnaws on the end.~ It's just a big game to him! Not that we haven't spent tons of $$ on toys, at times he just finds it much more fun to go after his own tail....He does understand "Stop" and "No" so we're trying to make him stop! I don't want the handsome little guy to have a funny looking tail!

I'm not sure, but I think he could even be trained to use our potty....Not that I want him to, but he is extremely interested in the whole bathroom experience...Not one bit afraid of the water or the flushing! I think he might even enjoy getting wet....He gets into the tub and kitchen sink. Doesn't care if his little feet get wet either. He loves it when you put the water on and let it trickle out. He swats at it, takes a little drink and gets himself pretty wet.

He's a great little sleeper as well. As long as we play with him and tucker him out between 7 and 8 p.m. He then usually has a little snacky before bed and sleeps right next to me all night. Sometimes under the blankets with me!

Wow, listen to me ramble.....I just can't help it...He's the best! We adore him!

Surprisingly, he enjoys (sampling) quite a bit of food that you would think a cat would hate....Mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, soup etc...He's quite a character! We have stuck with the kibble that you sent with him, just stepped it up a grade.

I told ya, we're crazy about him!!!"

Shadow looks like he lost his dark kitten coat. Look at that pretty body color. He matches the sofa, lol.

Vixen kept his name and lives in Rutland, Vermont. He was purchased in part to keep a resident Siamese (Sasha -not of our breeding) company.

Update: January 2010 -Paula tells us "He is such a charmer. You said you thought he would come into his own and you were so right. He is such a wonderful kitty. He and Sasha are always playing together chasing one another around the house. They often sleep together curled up and Sasha even gives him a bath." "We are so glad that we have him...he runs to greet us when we come into the house, follows us around like a dog, and he is now starting to voice his "hellos". "last Saturday and had gained almost a pound since his last (Vet) visit. The vet said that he was really jealous because we have such beautiful cats. Vixen is going to be a big cat. He's very long and growing like a weed. He cuddles up with us at night, usually under the covers and purrs so loudly. We just love him."

Update: May 2010 - Paula says ..."Vixen is getting really big and at 7 months he is already and big as Sasha (adult resident cat). They chase one another around the house every day. He attacks her and she puts up with it just so long and then lets him know when enough is enough. When Sasha can't find him, she calls for him and he comes running. They really like one another and are so funny at times. Vixen is such a handsome baby and very strong and muscular. At the same time he is such a lover. "

Update: July 2010 -No photo, a note from Paula " As I sit here writing to you, little Vixen, or should I say, not-so-little Vixen, is sleeping on my shoulder and purring. He's quite the cuddler. I don't know if I told you, but he shares my yogurt and banana every morning. He loves fruit...peaches, bananas, strawberries, blueberries and seems to know when I have them even if he is in another room. Michael and I want you to know, once again, how glad we are to have found you and our Vixen. "

Update: October 2010 - We received an email from Vixen - "Hi, I can't believe I am finally a year old. I celebrated my birthday with my best friend, Sasha, and my mom and dad. I love my new toys and my fresh catnip pillow, but I am not ready to share with Sasha right now. Maybe in a few days. I am so glad that I still have my little nest that you send home with me. I know it is getting way too small for me, but I can still squeeze my whole self into it. It's so comfy. I am really happy with my family here in Rutland, Vermont and they love me with their whole hearts and I really love them. Sasha is great and I like to cuddle up her especially when mom and dad are out. Well, Sasha is calling me to play so I'll sign off for now. I just wanted you to know what a great family I have and that I am so happy. I'll have mom send you some pictures of me if she can figure out how to work her new camera lol. Maybe she will send them in the mail to you.

Love you, Vixen

P.S. Sasha says, "Hi!"

Update: April 2011 - When Vixen's family came to pick up Ibis from Fenya's Spring 2011 litter they brought us some snap shots of Vixen & Sasha. I've scanned a few to share. Thank you for the photos!

Vixen one year old.

Vixen

Vixen

Vixen with his rescue sister Sasha

Vixen

Vixen one year old

Vixen

Vixen Spring 2011

Prancer is now called Nisa (KNEE-Sah) and is home in Manhattan, New York. She was going to be named "Misa" which is an anagram of " Siam " but it was decided to combine Misa with Nia (a little girl's name) to form "Nisa".

Update: Five days in her new home. Amanda says, "Nisa is doing really well in her new home. She officially plays fetch now. ~ She darts around on the bed when we toss her favorite toy "Mr. Squiggles" into the poofed-up comforter…she dives in after him, retrieves and places him right back into our hand to be re-tossed. She also found a little nesting spot – we searched for her for almost a half hour the other day and finally found her nestled into my bottom dresser drawer with all of my pajamas, curled up as snug as a bug in a rug - Evidently calling for her for almost 30 minutes had little effect on her napping, lol. Now I have a little pet bed in there for her and it's her favorite place to sleep if we're too loud in the living room. ~ She loves Da Bird and is quite the acrobat when she decides she needs to catch him. She is very curious about "people food" too. She won't beg, and she has been very "polite" in taking the hint, lol. ~ She was very vocal when we brought her home and now she really only meows when she's super excited playing, or if she's "complaining" about something (like being picked up if she's sleeping, etc.). She seems very comfortable around both of us now and is not skittish at all. She is fine with most noises, vacuum and blaring alarm clock included."

I'm going to master this game called Scrabble and by next year this time, I will win. When pigs fly you say? Ha, look below.

Update: Nisa went on a weekend get away. Dan tells us: "She did great in the car both ways as well, on the way home she slept in Amanda's lap the entire 6.5 hours. Nisa had a wonderful vacation with us - she explored the snow on her leash, and had full run of the little cabin. She loved it, and we were surprised how much she liked the fireplace, lol."

Update: May 2010 Nisa's family tells us: " Nisa is almost 8 pounds now (WOW) and certainly still happy as a clam. She talks to us constantly (of course we talk back, lol) and she is with us every minute we're home, helping us to cook, helping us shower in the morning, lol, helping us watch movies at night...and as we speak she is helping me type (here is an excerpt from something she just typed while sniffing the screen: /////////////./..//////////). Still loving Da Bird, and also recently discovered Q-Tips, lol. Nisa has definitely completed our household, and every day we are thankful for her!"

Nisa at 7 months old.

I can't go?........but you take me on all your trips. I can fit right in here.

Update: Sept. 2010 - Nisa is enjoying her new little brother Niles from Finola's 2010 litter. There are more photos of their walk about the park in Manhattan on his entry above.

Nisa 11 months old

Update: Nisa dressed up to go out on the town trick or treating. See her lil brother Niles in his kerchief and read about their antics together under Finola's 2010 litter.

Update: February 6, 2011 - Amanda wrote: "On Jan 14th we brought Nisa in for her 1-year check-up (she was 15 months old) and she got her rabies and distemper boosters. ~ Nisa weighed in at a healthy 8.5 pounds, and we brought Niles along too just for "emotional support" so I tossed him onto the scale as well and he was 2 ounces heavier than her - He's 7 months old!! He's gong to be GINORMOUS I think.
We're having such a wonderful time with the kitties, they are our best friends :) They still sleep with us, stay with us in whatever room we may be in, talk to us, sit with us, and just generally make our lives brighter every day."

Nisa lounging by her Manhattan park view window...on the radiator. Mmmmm warmth.

Posing for her one year photo.

Update: March 2011- Amanda sent some photo and told us, "We have some exciting news! Niles and Nisa are going to start training to be registered Therapy Animals with the Delta Society! I'm starting formal training now so they can pass their practical tests this summer - which involve leash training, being passed to strangers, walking through a crowd, being crowded by people, and tasks like "clumsy petting", restraining hugging, reacting to noises, coming when called and a couple of other tricks that show that they're comfortable with strangers. Since they are such nice kitties already, I hope they will both pass and the plan is to show up as a team to do "Animal Assisted Activity" at local hospitals and nursing homes. I am more sure Niles (Mr Food-motivated) will pass than Nisa, but I'll keep you posted on their training..
I just thought you'd like to know that your wonderful kitties are maybe going to be helping other people too!

The Delta force - Nisa in front and Niles in back, wearing walking jackets.

Update: April 2011 Photos

Beautiful Nisa

Nisa and Niles enjoy the first day of spring

Nisa snuggling on Niles.

Update: December 2011 - Amanda writes, " All is well the cats just had their annual checkup and Niles is 11 pounds 2 ounces, and Nisa is 9 pounds exactly. They are both wonderfully healthy - clean ears, teeth, eyes, beautiful coats. Picture attached, clearly they get along quite well - lol. Niles is just starting to get a full mask, and Nisa looks a lot like Fen. Favorite game is still Da Bird, and we play it daily with them after much begging to throughout the day ;-) Niles also loves to play in our master bathtub - he is a nut about it! Every night as we get ready for bed, he jumps in there and dislodges the drain screen to toss it around in there like an orca with a seal. He yowls and thumps around in there for about 30 minutes each night while Nisa - cool as a cucumber - watches him from the tub ledge. Sometimes he carries the drain screen out into our room and brings it into bed with him, lol. Everything is a toy. The cats used to play a game called "take out the drain screen and insert a variety of objects" including contact lens cases, Q-tips or anything from the trash can/toy box. So fun! (for cats, that is...lol). Our superintendent spent an afternoon "de-cluttering" our drain with a scope and a drain snake one day, which is why we have the screen now in the first place, lol. It's so fun to hide toys down the drain and try to fish them out with our little paws!

We love our little guys, and they are so neat together - they work together like a team and are amazingly smart. Nisa still loves the down comforter, just like when she was a baby. She jets around in it like she's chasing a ghost, and was really happy to see the comforters come out again this year. It seems she can never be too warm, she always lays under the radiators (she even gets hot to the touch!) so I bought her this cute "cat hammock" and put it in front of the radiator for her (pic attached) - she lays there all night and Niles (nickname "piggy" or "Mr. Pigglesworth") sleeps in his cat tree a few feet away watching her."

Nisa's hammock is from CatAbove.

There are also photo of Nisa & Niles together under Finola's 2010 litter

Lobelia is now called Fleur. She lives in Waltham, Ma

Fleur in her new home.

Update: December 2009 Mark tells us: Fleur has been absolutely fantastic. She is incredible sweet. She really likes being close to both of us – she is generally happiest if Marissa and I are in the same room. If she wants to play she will bring toys to us and either play by herself if we are busy or play with us. She will even do this in the morning and bring the toys to the bed. Its really cute.

She has done amazingly well in whatever situation we bring her to. She has been to both our parents houses with us. She spent a couple days at my parents house chasing their 90 pound golden retriever around the house. She was really curious of him and has met him a couple times when they have brought him to our house and she would love to play with him – he just isn’t sure what to do. Its pretty funny. She has also been to Ohio. 13 hours in the car and she was fantastic. She either slept in her nest in the backseat or sat on the passenger’s lap. We got her a harness and brought the carrier with us although she was so well behaved, in the harness, we barely kept her in the carrier.

Update: June 2010 - We've heard that Fleur loves to travel and goes everywhere with her family. She has many friends all over including a very sweet Golden Retriever named Boris whom she has fallen in love with. She follows him around everywhere. Marissa also tells us " Ms Fleur is wonderful. She is loving the new warm weather. Her favorite places are any of the open windows. She loves to watch the kids playing outside and they love to watch her! She's very talkative and we have many conversations. Fleur also has a mischievous flare when she's bored [like her sister Fen] - so we try to keep her occupied. She's so funny, she may have a shorter attention span than either Mark or I. You tell her "No" and she'll back away from whatever it is, then 2 seconds later it's like she's rediscovering it!"

Christmas at Grandmother's house in Kentucky.

She is such a spoiled kitty, she gets to sleep on Brookstone Nap blankets all the time.

Fleur June 2010 "Her favorite game is to dive under the pillows to find the "scratching" noise- just fingers against the sheets. She'll even go diving by herself! We'll come home and the pillows will be on the floor. She is very good though, she waits to go diving until we have clearly woken up. It wouldn't be such a fun game the other way around."

Dragon is now Lola and lives in Southborough, Ma

Update: Dec 2009 We received an email with a promise of photos. Stephanie tells us, " We are LOVING having Lola in our family. She is a wonderful cat and she grows more beautiful each day! She and I were just sitting on the stairs watching the boys play outside in the snow through the window. Lola loves the boys. If they are playing she wants to be right in the middle of the action. She will meow at the basement door when they are downstairs playing, desperate to join in. Lola loves to play "hide and go seek".or some sort of cat/human version of the game. She is also particularly gifted at unwrapping Christmas presents! We have been though at least 4 of "da bird" toys. She also still seems alarmingly surprised by the fact that her tail is connected to her body and following her around. I hope she never out grows the chasing of the tail. It is really funny to see!

Lola is so snuggly. In the evenings she often sits with Matt and I and purrs and stretches all over us. She has grown by leaps and bounds. I cant believe how quickly the time has gone. She is now sitting on my lap as I type this and purring away. She is a very loud purrrer! We are all so happy to have her. The boys still pick her up a lot and she is so patient with them. Everyone who meets her is impressed by her beauty and personality. She checks everyone out who enters the house. I am so glad we found you! Lola is a joy!"

Update: Jan 2010 - Stephanie sent us photos as promised. She tells us Lola traveled to Maryland for the holidays to visit with her extended family. She did very well and loved all the excitement of eleven people with six being children from 7 to 9 years of age. She made friends with her cousin, a chocolate lab too.

Lola five months old

Update: August 2010 - We had a poolside email from Lola's owners saying she is vacation in Maryland again. She says "Lola just celebrated here first birthday and she is as beautiful as ever." The family they are staying with " LOVES Lola " They are considering a Siamese of their own. Good to know Lola is out there being an ambassador for her breed and doing her part to promote saving the old style Siamese breed. Keep winning hearts Lola! She also promises to send us some one year old photo. We LOVE photos of our babies grown up.

Fen is with us until we decide if she will become a new breeding queen. This decision will be made after we see the kittens in Finola's next litter.

Fen at 15 weeks old

Fen, What do you mean I'm not allowed up here? All these books up here are for cats like me................o-kay I'm coming down.

Fen is a funny kitten all power with little finesse. She goes full speed after toys and will grab them and summersault to stop. She is spot on with her capture. She likes to wrestle and will play rough with adults but is showing she can be gentle with younger kittens even grooming them when Keva doesn't do a good job. She is a big licker. She gives me kisses if I ask for them...I really think she just wants to taste any residual snack I've had, lol. She has to know about everything. She is learning not to come to the dinner table but when I have something away from the table she asks to see what it is. When I cut up an apple she likes having her own piece to lick. She likes to hang in hand when I walk around the house. She gets very relaxed and goes with the flow but if I try to hold her up to my shoulder and snuggle her she'll want down. She talks to everyone and always comes to tell me when someone comes home. She has a big purr engine that goes on anytime we pet her.

Fen likes to lick fresh cut green peppers...yuck lol

Update : March 2010 Fen at seven months of age. She is such a goober. She like to crawl under throw rugs and newspaper. In the morning she has to have her newspaper tent while we have coffee and read the paper. She loves to tackle and wrestle and is up for birding at anytime. She has unusual taste in foods and likes to lick everything we eat if we allow her.

Fenya has grown up. You can see more photos of her on her page. Fenya's Guinness

She is also featured in her first litter diary Fenya's Spring 2011 Kitten Diary

Diamond is now called Butters. He lives with his family in Toronto, Canada

Butters at 3 1/2 months

Butters at 4 months

Update: Sept 2009 - We received some very nice photos of Butters. At six months of age he was 8.4 pounds.

Elise says, "He's still the most beautiful cat that I've ever seen. Oh and when he was at the vet's the vet said that he had an appropriate name since his fur was like butter! ...In terms of personality, he has lots of it! He has become more vocal but his meow still isn't all that loud. He's very, very playful. His favorite game ever since we brought him home has been fetch. He started playing fetch about a week after he came home and he just absolutely loves it. He'll play with absolutely anything that you throw for him...pens, balls, bottle caps, stuffed animals, crumpled up pieces of paper, etc. .....He has just recently started to try and catch the items being thrown for him when they're still airborne. Kind of like a dog with a frisbee! Anyway it's really awesome how good he is at catch.......He isn't super cuddly yet, but I feel like he's becoming more cuddly....he sleeps with us but on top of the covers and at the end of the bed in the morning he'll come up to our heads for a quick cuddle. When we're on the couch watching TV he likes to be beside us on the couch or in a chair watching us."

Butters at 5 months

Butters at 6 months of age.

Sapphire is now called Rain Beau or Sapphire Rain...or little fella. He lives with his family in Sterling, MA

Photos relaxing in his new home.

and with his favorite playmate

Update 3-2009-

Update: April 2009

Update: September 2009 - Nine months old. - Deb tells us Sapphire is now 10 lbs and 6 oz. and uses his front paws to do everything. After A's 4th birthday party in August, we had so many flies in the house, with the doors constantly opening and closing. Sapphire was so funny, he would hop throughout the house on his hind legs and clap his front paws together up in the air, catching the flies!

He some ghost striping on his tail and Deb says " We joke that he is our little raccoon (with his dark little mask and his striped tail..and the fact that he uses his front paws to do everything)"

Update: Dec. 2009 We received one year old photos of Sapphire. Deb tells us "We LOVE him to pieces. We play with him multiple times daily, of course-he still loves "da bird" mostly! - and watch out with Peek-a-boo and the blankets!! He wakes me up daily at 5:30 with a "tap, tap" of his paw on my face or neck. and a "good -meowy- morning"..very cute.
His face has darkened up so much in the past couple of months. He still falls asleep in the funniest positions-on his back, back and front legs open."

Sapphire 1 year old.

Update: April 2010 - Sapphire is waiting on our list for a little sister. His family just sent me these photos. He likes to sit and watch piano practice.

Update: June 2010 -

Sapphire (one and a half years) with his best girl.

Emerald kept her diary name and goes by Emmy. It just fits her. She is a sporty, fun, gem of a girl. She lives with her family in Medford, MA

Update 4-2009- "Emmy wants to be near us at all times and sleeps on our bed. My dog-loving husband is head over heels in love with this kitten, and so am I. She is doing well and is such a wonderful addition to our lives."

"Are you sure you need to change the sheets Meowmy?"

Update: Oct 2009 - Kristen tells us Emmy's favorite play time is when she is changing the linens. She will roll on her back and likes her tummy rubbed. She also enjoys sitting at the window watching the birds.

"This is her favorite spot - the back of the couch on this soft blanket (which she's basically stolen from Keith). And as you can see here - although she likes to be near Keith -
what she really wants is that blanket! (lol)"

Update: Dec. 2009 - Emmy One Year Old - Kristen tells us "I am so glad that fate led me to your website and my reminiscing of Jada ~ so we could find our sweet Emmy. (I swear that Jada [past Siamese love of her life] is channeling through Emmy at times - Emmy will do something that makes me feel like Jada is right there with me. I know that sounds a little crazy, but it warms my heart.)

Update: May 2010 - Emmy is still obsessed with the "birdie" Despite a basket full of toys and multiple gizmos and gadgets - she loves that thing. She knows that somehow I make the bird "come to life" so she will lay down next to it waiting for me to pick it up. After a bit of play she "captures" it and struts out of the room triumphant. However, I haven't been able to teach her to bring it back! She wants to play more - but she's taken the bird away. She is too funny. She is still our Diva. I love that friends who meet her are simply overwhelmed by the beautiful blue eyes.

Update: December 2010 - Emmy helping make the bed.

Update: September 2011 - Kristen sent us some photos of Emmy. She says "She continues to be such an amazing addition to our lives. I can’t believe she will be 3 years old in December."

"Her daily toothpaste ritual – she grabs the tube to make sure I don’t take it away." says Kristen

Emmy in her favorite place – a box!

Elm is now called Sasha. She lives with her new family in Hopkinton.

Update: 2 weeks

After two weeks at home Sasha has made herself at home. Her owner tells us: "My desk is now Sasha's favorite place to be. I had no idea that kittens liked to watch videos and could help with online shopping. We're having lots of fun with household objects like paper bags and boxes.

I am also happy to report that she is an equal opportunity lap-napper. Doesn't matter who's lap it is as long as there is one! Nothing says "Happy" like a warm sleeping cat in your lap.

Update: photos

Update 2-09-

From Sasha's family: "A quick update about Miz Sasha--this past month it seems like she transformed into such a grown-up, losing quite a bit of her kitten look. She is loving high places and looking for new ones all the time--I am considering putting a shelf along the tops of the windows in the sunroom that she could access from her tree. I think she'd really love that. Her favorite toy is the little real fur bi-colored mice. She will play fetch for hours with those--she loves tearing after them and sliding on the wood floor, then turning around and pouncing. I'm constantly finding her flat on the floor with her front legs shoved under the refrigerator or sofa, trying to scoop out wayward mice. She loves when we have visitors and always comes to say hi when the doorbell rings."

Update: Spring 2009- A little birdy told me Sasha was bored one morning and decided to play with the fish. She knocked the fish bowl off the counter and broke it....I just saw this same scene in a movie, lol.

Update: Fall 2009 one year old - Nancy tells us Sasha is a petite girl and weighed in at 6.6 lbs. for her one year vet check up. She must take after her grandma Maeve who has refined bones. She also has developed ghost stripes on her tail, She says, " her tail has developed faint stripes like a ring tailed lemur!"

Nancy says," She's a sassy little thing. She's very friendly and curious and comes running when the doorbell rings."

"Now that the weather is turning cooler, she is back to being a heat seeking missile and is deigning to climb into our laps again. He favorite position is stretched out full length on my legs when I have my feet up on the ottoman. I don't need a blanket!"

"She talks all the time, sometimes just to hear the sound of her voice. She loves to be wherever we are" [ in the middle of what they are doing].
"We still have long play sessions every evening--she loves to chase da bird and other feather/wand toys. She can still be entertained for hours by a mouse tied onto a piece of fishing line."

"The mice are still her favorite toy--a little bit of fetch and then she plays alone batting it all over the house."

Update: Dec 2009 - Sasha thinks.... The family tree would not be complete without an angel at the top...and makes it so.

Nancy writes, "I'm sure you know what the attached pictures are, before even opening them. :)
She looks like the Grinch slithering her way up the trunk to pop out at the top. This girl is fearless.

October 2010 - Sasha became sick in October. After running a urine and blood test she was misdiagnosed with CRF by her Vet. Sasha was in acute renal failure thankfully her owner contacted us and we consulted with her and were able to get Sasha onto sub-q fluids and the right treatment. After a lot of expensive testing and an ultrasound of her kidneys they finally determined nothing was wrong with her kidneys and the most likely cause for her bad test results was a kidney infection. Two rounds of antibiotics and her kidney function was back to normal. She is doing very well now.

Sasha's owners had to fight their Vet to get the right treatment she needed. The Vet only went along because they were so insistent. He was Very surprised that the treatment worked and so fast. Please get a second opinion anytime a healthy cat suddenly becomes ill. There are many many things that can cause liver and kidney values to go bad. Not all of them mean there is no hope.Their vet gave them very little hope of saving Sasha. From her first vet visit to getting the antibiotic was one week at the end of two weeks she was completely normal. Fight for the health of your cat. They depend on you to be their advocate.

December 2010 - Its that time of year and Sasha is back to her old tricks and helping to decorate the tree.

Spruce and Maple are now called Maui and Omar. They are home in Natick, MA

Update: January 2009

Maui

Pamela tells us: "Our boys are a joy. Omar is still the cuddles boy and sits and purrs on me whenever he can. Maui is more independent and I think of him as the hunter - tossing his toys in the air and always wanting to challenge Omar to serious play. But I am amazed how good they are with one another. Each has his own plate and even though Omar eats much more quickly he never tries steal from his brother."

"My house is filled with crunchie paper balls and tissue paper that is such fun to scamper in. As you can see the boys have doubled in size because they eat well and exercise madly all over the house. And, of course, they are still crazy about their da-bird. Maui has decided he loves to watch TV and also to play with my computer cursor. "

Update: four month and six month photos. Pamela tells us Omar is built more traditional and Maui tends to be more classic.

Omar and Maui at 6 months of age

Pamela tells us; "Omar and Maui continue to be a joy and I cannot believe how big they now are. With a bit of effort, I think I could train Maui to fetch and retrieve a small ball. His favorite game is chasing paper balls down the stairs and bringing them half up again. However, this is still not as exciting as the Dar-bird where both boys now chatter and jump to tremendous heights.....I bought a double bed thinking they would like to share that...but no. They both still crowd into the one small bed atop of their four-tiered perch." "Omar always monopolizes my lap - though last night Maui was there first and purring away. So we are all fine, healthy, and getting bigger by the day.... maybe even getting a little plump."

Update: fall 2009 - We've had an email with a promise of photos to come when she returns home from London. Pamela says " The boys are wonderful but different a bit in character. Maui is social and doesn't run away from people, but Omar is very cautious and will bolt. Yet, when alone, one does not appear alpha over the other. They chase each other madly twice a day, are very very curious about everything. Omar loves to pick anything he can up in his mouth and take it somewhere. He will try to drag everything. Maui gets our of his collar. But then Omar will retrieve it. He's like a mother cat...loves to carry things. Maui is funny, he likes to be with Gene when he does his back exercises on the floor. Gene will flick his fingers and Maui jumps back and forth over his torso...the record yesterday was 26 times....pretty good exercise for him. Omar not interested... on the other hand Omar is always there on my neck when I work at the computer. Both sleep together on the bed." "Their bodies now are both substantial and look very much alike still. Both both boys now have lovely coats and tails that stick up. Their fur is wonderful, thick. Neither one talks too much...and Omar tends to talk more than Maui. So glad I have two of them because they are definitely loving brothers. One thing that is remarkable for Royal Canine is that I have no hairball throw ups....only one. Maui loves my cleaning lady and ignores the vacuum cleaner. Aren't they funny. Don't know why Omar is not more social with others because he loves me to cuddle him and purrs on my shoulder.

You know where Omar and Maui get their names from so I thought I would include a link to the Exhibition their owner has been hard at work on. Hailans to Ailans Contemporary Papua New Guinea Art http://hailanstoailans.com The London opening reception was this past week. Along with events in the United Kingdom there are also events in Canada and the United States.

Update: December 2009 - We received Omar and Maui's one year old photos.

Update: December 2010 - The boys had their two year check up. Their Vet said both boys were in great shape. Pamela tells us; " Omar, who was always the bigger eater is now ten pounds...down from eleven; Maui is nine and a half, down from ten. She was not concerned and said they are a good weight for their frames. They were both wonderful at the vet....relaxed and no fuss at all. I was surprised at the weight loss but both boys are obviously fine and very lively. We have mad runs twice a day and some da-bird jumping where Maui takes over."

Update: July 2011- Pamela writes, "Here are those photos of Omar and Maui just to show you how much pleasure our boys give us and thanks to you. Our boys are such characters, we love them dearly. The latest thing is that Omar yells and runs and wants to be petted on top of the washing machine.....it’s a ritual. Maui isn’t as vocal, but he loves being massaged and rolls over waiting for Gene to do this. He has lots more time now he’s home. Both our boys still svelte because they run regularly everyday. Still no change in personalities. Maui will visit with everybody and Omar scuttles away at any new voice. But at home, he socializes and you would never know he had this timid side."

Since Omar likes to shoulder sit I am guessing this is Maui laid out on the desk and .....

.......Omar coming through to find his spot.

Omar and Maui July 2011 - a few weeks before their 3rd birthday.

Snow is now named Mao and he lives with his brother Tsing Tao (cherry from Keva's 2007 litter) and our vets family including two German Shepherds in MA.

With only one day at home we are told " ..... that Tsing Tao and Mao are getting along wonderfully. Mao was very happy to see Tsing, started purring and rubbing against him immediately. Tsing Tao thinks that Mao is ok, good toy to chase, pounce on, and chew. No injuries! They are cruising the house while we are home. Haven't seen Tsing Tao this active. They both love the feather toy you gave me. Mao isn't so crazy about the dogs yet, but I am sure he will warm up to them. Thank you for allowing me to adopt this wonderful kitten."

Update: Summer 2009 - Dr. Schaefer sent us some photos of Mao and Tsing Tao (Keva's Spring 2007 litter) she took with her new cell phone. Mao has his special petting time in the morning while Tsing Tao eats. He's kept busy so he won't push Tsing Tao out of the way and eat all his food too. At his last check up he weigh in at 11lbs 10 oz.

These photos are both of Mao.

Update: April 2010 - I get updates on Mao every time I have an appointment for one of the cats or litter of kittens. I have been remiss updating this page, I'm sorry.

After Mao lost his Pawpaw he withdrew and would only come out to accompany his brother Tsing Tao. He would get loving while he waited for his turn to eat. He often hid under the model train set. When his Meowmy had to travel he would go stay with friends and was a normal loving social Siamese. Back at home he was the same withdrawn cat. His owner was beginning to think he just didn't like her but she was not willing to give up on him. A couple months after Tsing Tao passed away a change came over Mao. He now wants to be social and in his owners lap whenever he can. If he can't find her he will call out to her. They are starting to have some conversations and she is seeing the loving social Siamese everyone else told he he was.

We really don't know why Mao behaved this way since he can't really tell us. Was he in mourning for the loss of his Pawapaw? Was it that he knew something was wrong with Tsing Tao and it stressed him? We will never know. What we do know is that the Siamese is an emotional breed that is sometimes hard to figure out.

I am very happy to hear that Mao is moving on and enjoying his time with his owner....now if I can just get some photos, lol.

Update: August 2010 - In a quick email, "I am sitting on my couch after another long day. My dogs are behind the couch on their bed but Mao is snuggled up close to me, sleeping soundly, purring when I pet him, now being the perfect cat for me. I just thought I would pass this along and thank you for allowing me to have such a wonderful companion."

Update: Sept. 2010 - Photos THANK YOU!

Mao two years old. ( chocolate point)

Mao looking at his canine sister Aria. He's not quite sure he likes dogs very much. They clearly rank under his Siamese nobility.

Berry is keeping her diary name.

She now lives in Iowa with her new big sister Lizzie a Corgi. She moved in and took over the house. She's figured out that Meowmy's nose is the button to push to wake her up. If that doesn't work she puts her nose in Meowmy's ear and turns her purrr on high. She is teaching Lizzie that Siamese are not herding animals.

Keepin' Pawpaw in his chair is hard work.

Update: Berry at five months old

Berry with her big sister Lizzie. Lizzie enjoys taking turns catching Da' Bird.

Update: November 2008 - Photos of Berry -Her owner tells us she is a sneak thief. She finds things around the house and picks them up in her mouth and runs off with them. She has two secret places she hides treasures so when something goes missing its the first place they look. She loves to snuggle and lap sit and is an adoring computer users companion.

Update: March 2009 - Berry is a big love bug. Her owner tells us if there is a lap available she is in it. Berry responded very well to training. When her owner wants a Berry free surface she only has to apply some double faced tape. Berry really dislikes the sticky feel and will stay off the surface even after the tape is gone. Her mask is a deep dark chocolate.

Berry's Pawpaw had surgery and she became his constant companion and nurse while he was laid up. He got a new hip and special bonding time with Berry.

Berry has become the latest resistance training accessory for the Wi fit. She catches the strap and adds resistance when her owner is trying to hold the remote still, lol.

She went in for her annual exam and weighs 9 lbs. She did not like going to the vet but was good once out of the carrier. She was very happy to return home and quickly forgave Nancy for taking her to get those shots.

Update: October 2009 We received a photo of Berry with her new sisters Tiggy and Callie. A feral momma cat left them in the middle of the yard with no protection just after they were born. Berry's Meowmy and Pawpaw watched over them waiting for the mom to return. She never did so they took them in and hand fed and raised them.

Update: May 2010 - Berry lives with a very dear friend of mine. I hear about how she is doing frequently and as with Mao I have been remiss in updating her on this page. Nancy frequently tells me that Berry is in her lap warming her in the winter. Berry has been a good nurse through winter colds and hip replacement surgery. She is a very good kitty compared to Callie who tends to get into trouble, lol. She is reserved with guests visit. Sometimes she will hide but with some guests she has chosen as special she will play and lap sit. Nobody knows why some people are okay and others are not....I guess its that emotional Siamese thing again.

Update: August 2010 - I talk to Berry's owner every day and I forget to add her comments to this page. Here is a bit from today " I woke up this morning to a little brown face staring at me, LOL Miss Berry decided it was time for me to get up. So, I pretended to be asleep...and she took her paw, ever sooooo gently and just kept touching my chin. I finally couldn't stand it and bust out laughing! She hasn't done that since she was a kitten! She wasn't demanding...but just sitting there patiently waiting for me to wake up. I am usually always up by 6am...and it was about 6:30. She was probably worried I was over sleeping..or checking to see if I was still alive, LOL"

Update: September 2010 - Nancy Says Berry is a devoted lap warmer, companion and nurse when necessary. Her rescued calico sister is quite the lil stinker and gets into so much mischief. Berry is an quite angel by comparison, lol.

Update: September 2011- I hear updates from Berry's owner frequently but I don't always remember to add a note. I use emails to help me keep track and Nancy's updates are conversational not in email form. So I'm updating Berry today. Nancy Says Berry is always right there to snuggle up to her side at night in bed. She warms her lap when reading. Berry is always there to check on her and make her day better if she can.

Pumpkin is now named Coco and lives with her family in Leominster, MA.

Update: Coco is settling with her new family. Here are some photos from day two at home.

Coco learns about her Siamese heritage during story time.

Learning his hard work for a kitten and deserves a little nap time. :)

Update: April 2008 - Six months old - her family says " Coco is the most wonderful cat we've ever had! She has def. changed my perspective about male vs. female cats. Coco has the best personality in a cat. She is SUPER with the kids. She lets the kids pet her and pick her up whenever they want even if she doesn't look so comfortable she still lets them do it for a few seconds and then squirms to let go, but is absolutely NEVER aggressive with them. ~ she loves sleeping in our son's bed. Although she jumps up on our daughter's bed every night and cuddles with her for a couple minutes when I put her to bed as if to say goodnight ~ She loves watching all the squirrels and birds. And she has earned her keep around here already. She caught two mice that we didn't know we had since she's been here. She's quite a little hunter. I really can't say enough nice things about her and we get so many compliments on how beautiful she is and what a great personality she has. Coco truly is a joy! We just love her so much!"

Update: Coco is one year old and we received more photos. Her owners tell us "She is definitely part of the family and still the greatest cat we've ever known.~ She still LOVES to play. She loves to get the kids wooden alphabet pieces and knock them down the basement stairs. I can't tell you how many kid toys have gone "missing"

June -Aug. 2008

Coco hangin' with her peeps. Her owner tells us that Coco chooses to sit this way on the couch frequently and seem very comfortable. She was not posed.

Coco has switched from Sleeping with her boy to sleeping with her girl at night but she still makes sure to take naps with her boy.

October 1 yr old

Coco is in J's homework box wait for her to come home.

I'm still the baby aren't I?

Update: Summer 2009 - Stacy tells us Coco started "coughing". At her last Vet visit the doctor determine she has Asthma. Taking 1/2 a tablet of Delta Albaplex a day keeps her symptom free. She says "She is still the BEST cat ever!!!!" and "She doesn't let it get her down." "Coco still LOVES her bird feather. She is a very gifted jumper. She still loves getting into trouble. Her newest thing is getting up on the mantel and knocking stuff down. And getting on the table if the kids leave their water cups and knocking those down. She'll pretty much knock anything down off anything, the kitchen counter, J's dresser, etc. She sleeps on J's bed now."
"She is truly a member of the family and we love her so much. As a matter of fact when I started writing this email she was laying on my lap. I'm sure she sends her love."

Fern is now named Pixie and lives with her sister Holly who is now named Zuzu. They are at home with their family in Melrose, MA

Update: On Zuzu and Pixies first day home, their owner tells us, Pixie was the leader in exploration. Zuzu would call to her sister and when Pixie wouldn't come Zuzu would run and find her. Michelle sat on the floor with a blanket and Pixie came and curled up between her legs. Then Zuzu joined her for a nice nap. A week later they are both sleeping in the bed. Zuzu is usually the first one in and gets closest, but this morning Pixie was on Michelle's chest purring up a storm.

They have their favorite toys. She says Zuzu is a toy hog but Pixie has one wand toy that is her special toy. Pixie will growl if Zuzu comes near it and Pixie hauls it off wand and all. They have a grand time racing around the room, up the cat tree, and up and down the stairs. Their sister ambush tactics are funny too. At a week and a half home When Michelle is on her computer Zuzu curls up in her lap and Pixie has taken to napping on the desk in front of her.

"Meowmy, I want to go with you today."

Update: April 2008 -6 months old - Pixie likes to make biscuits on Meowmy's neck before bed and again when she wakes up in the morning. Unless Zuzu slips under the sheets and drapes herself over Meowmy for some purring and petting before Pixie gets up to make the biscuits. They like to carry things up and down the stairs and hide them.....Even the camera that took these pictures. At 6 months Pixie is 7 pounds and Zuzu is 6.8 pounds. They love to chase each other around the house and it sounds like a stampede of horses.

Pixie

Pixie 6 months old

Zuzu

Zuzu 6 months old

Update: One year old photos. Their owner tells us: "We are blessed to have Zuzu and Pixie. They are a joy to have around. Pixie is slightly more aggressive, but it's hard to tell since they both give each other a pretty good swat and tackle. Pixie is bigger and uses this to her advantage in the "ring". But Zuzu is a little more cunning. They've both learned to use a cat windoor to go from the living room to the enclosed porch. Zuzu just a bit more coordinated which seems to be due to her more compact body. She's smaller and a little more petite than Pixie who is long. Pixie is still making biscuits on my neck. It is the one time she purrs and really lets you scratch and pet her. She still has a favorite toy that she is again growling with. We hadn't taken it out in a long time and toys are the one area that Zuzu is more aggressive in for sure, so when her favorite came out she made everyone aware that it was hers. They are both curious and a bit mischievous. The difference is Pixie doesn't care while Zuzu will listen. They're both friendly with visitors, but Zuzu usually checks things out from afar before sauntering in.

Pixie at one year old

Zuzu at one year old

Update: Zuzu and Pixie are enjoying their summer. Michelle tells us that when she is outside the girls cry and call to her so she bought them their own enclosure so they can be near her when she is gardening or sitting outside. They each take turns going for walks on leash. "Last year Pixie was belly to the ground, but this year she's a regular old explorer and gets impatient when it's not her turn. Zuzu on the other hand waits for her turn and is fine with Pixie being on her walk." "They still play like kittens and are a joy to have around. Each is unique and we love them for their quirks. Pixie for her neck biscuits- anytime I lie on the bed, she cries for me to flip to her preferred side and starts with her biscuit making. Zuzu has to be a bit stealthy since Pixie gets jealous, so she comes under the covers for some petting and scratching and makes biscuits in the blanket."

Seal point Zuzu

Chocolate point Pixie

Zuzu and Pixie watching birds in their screened house.

Update: August 2010 - Zuzu and Pixie are just perfect together.....They're doing great and just got some new toys that they are having fun with. They spend as much time snuggled up together as they do on their own. At least once a day they zoom around after each other and roll around play fighting. After Zuzu uses the litter box she usually zips around like crazy. Pixie is much more refined in her business., daintily stepping away from the box.

They go outside on their leashes almost every day for some investigating and grass eating. They'd both go out more if they could and Zuzu really gives me the business talking up a storm to get me to take her out. She just hangs at the door, waiting and meowing her head off. She's got the staff around her trained pretty well. Actually both are pretty good managers. If I'm outside with Zuzu, Thomas says Pixie runs around crying until he takes her out.

Pixie loves to help make the bed. Whenever I change the sheets she's in there rolling around on the bed. She frequently sends Zuzu packing if she thinks she has the better spot- usually closer to me. She's still at her biscuits. If she's already in her nest sleeping and I go to sleep later, she will get up after I go to bed and come in for the biscuit routine. She still cries for me to roll over if I'm on the "wrong" side. And it is still the ONLY time she purrs. So funny, I hope she never stops. Zuzu does her biscuits in the blanket and purrs, she purrs when she snuggles up and still likes going under the covers. Neither one is a lap cat, but Zuzu does come in for a snuggle and some attention from time to time. But they both like to be wherever I am.

Zuzu likes to be brushed (always has),but Pixie doesn't like it at all. I don't know if she's more sensitive and it feels too scratchy or tickles- but she always bites the brush. She's also a master at getting her collar off. It doesn't bother Zuzu, but Pixie's always taking her's off. Pixie's fur is also very very soft, like a kitten. Everyone that pets her always says that.

Zuzu is smaller (has a shorter body) than Pixie but she weighs more and is the bigger eater. Pixie is just long.

It's been a while since I sent an update and I wanted to let you know how they are doing. I'll send some pictures soon. We feel like we have the best girls in the world and are still as smitten with them as the first day they came home with us. I'm so happy to have found Black and Tan since it led us to them.

September 2011 -Zuzu and Pixie are coming up on their 4th birthday. Michelle wrote to say, "The girls as they're known are doing great. They love being in the same room with me and are as prone to being snuggled up together as they are to race each other around and play fight (stare down contests, some mild paw gesturing, and a gentle bites to the other's foot to get a point across included). They also still love to come outdoors in their harnesses and hang out in the back yard. When they're inside they like to sleep a lot in their nests (on the bed, top of the dresser, on the front porch) and in their cat tree. And of course look at the crazy wildlife - mom's favorite is this cute "blonde" squirrel- she says she just likes him because he' s different and the other squirrels pick on him. As long as he stays out there we're fine with it... Once in a while this turkey comes around in the winter which is strange. We eat turkey so he better watch it. They both talk to me- Zuzu yells at me to go outside sometimes and is really insistent. Sometimes she gets her way. Who could say no to that little face. Pixie is the bed maker and is always helping when the sheets are changed, rolling around smoothing things out. Pixie will find herself in another room by herself and start calling so I have to tell her where I am so she knows she's not alone and she's okay. Anyway, here are some pictures from the past year. Can't believe they're almost four years old! Pixie is still soft as a kitten. Still loving having them around and I think they kind of like it here too."

Pixie ~ four years

Zuzu ~ 4 years

Zuzu seal point and Pixie chocolate point

Sky kept her diary nickname and lives with her new family in Belchertown, MA. Sky relaxing with her new brother Update October 2007- Sky reaching for her Siamese companion Salina. Update December 2007- Six month old photos of Sky Update: March 2008- We received a nice email updating us on our favorite robust girl Sky. Her owner says she is a happy girl, very playful and quite affectionate. She likes to snuggle in tight to her owner for a good nights sleep. She gets along well with all the family pets. Sky, being the beautiful girl she is, she enjoys helping Lucinda put her earrings and jewelry on in the morning. Lucinda says, "Sky is extremely quick and agile and I think this has to do with her muscularity. In yoga they would say she has "core" strength. She is the fastest of all the cats and has very good "hang time" as they say in sports. She jumps and then seems to hang in the air for a second before she lands. She uses that "pass through" from the kitchen as a springboard to become airborne and flies right over my head to land in the middle of the rug in the next room. By comparison the other Siamese, Salina (from another breeder) who has that delicate build, is quite clumsy and falls off things all the time."

That is Sky on the chair....	...then on the floor
Update: 2009 Sky	The two dominate cats in the forefront and Sky at the back.
Sky is in the lower left corner.
Update: May 2010 - I received an email from Sky's owner. Her Vet told her that Sky is too stressed by living with 4 other cats. Two kittens were added to the home after Sky was placed.
After a frightful email from Sky's owner we went and rescued her. To keep Sky's stress level as low as we can she is now staying in Kate's room away from all of our cats. June 2010 - Sky has been very affectionate. She loves to be petted and during petting to be in contact with us. When she is happy she will make biscuits in the air but prefers to have all four of her paws on my skin. She will reach out to touch our skin even making them on my cheek, lol. She purrs up a storm. She stills shows her fear and worry when she hears noises outside her door. She sleeps at night in full body contact with Kate.

July 2010 - Sky has gone to stay with a loving family. She is working on learning about her new family and safe environment and healing. She makes progress then has a set back. She is young and had a solid nurtured beginning. We hope that with time she will heal and begin taking more steps forward and less back. She is very affectionate and enjoys the time she shares with her family.
September 2010 - I picked up Sky and brought her to Apple Country Animal Hospital for rehabilitation.
November 2010 - While staying with them Sky formed a relationship with a lady who was bringing in her elderly cat for treatments. This gentle soft spoken friend learned Sky's language and a new side of Sky emerged. The staff told me that Sky would completely change when she knew her her friend was in the clinic.
December 2010 - When I was in to have Fenya's kitten count done I learned that sadly Sky's friend's had cat passed away. When one door closes a new one opens and Sky went to live with this new family at the end of November. She is happy she can live with her new "cat whisperer" Meowmy. She is also very happy with her new Pawpaw. She sleeps in bed curled up next to his head. Dr. Schaefer is confident this family will be the forever family to meet Sky needs. Sky also has a girl to play with but she needs time to remember and learn about children. She also has a couple of dog siblings she hasn't met yet.
February 2011 - I learned that Sky again presented with blood in her urine so she had an ultrasound. She had small stones in her bladder. They have probably been there since she started having the "cystitis" symptoms but they weren't shedding crystals and couldn't be seen on x rays. Dr. Schaefer doctor did cystotomy surgery on her and removed about 20 small oxalate stones. These are the kind that can't be dissolved by diet. They were most likely a result of her system not liking the food she was on. Pet food manufacturers acidify food to prevent the struvite crystals from forming. These are the most common type of uninary crystals. Unfortunately if food is to far that way then the oxalate crystals form. The oxalatecrystals are jagged and cause damage to the lining of the bladder. They cannot be passed in urine. Hopefully being on a quality food this will solve her urinary troubles. Dr. Schaefer says her prognosis is excellent.

Sage is now named ChaiSohn also nicknamed Skeeter.

He is at home in Marlboro, MA and will soon be moving with his family to the Houston area of TX.

Update: October 2007 It's hard to believe from these lovely photos but Skeeter's owner tells me he has endless energy and is happy to play non stop.

At home lounging on top the curio cabinet.

Update: February 2008- 8 months of age. By chance I ran into Skeeter at the Vet's office. He was getting checked over before his trip to Texas.. I was surprised by how big he is. He weighs over 10 pounds. He is beautiful and has filled out so nicely. I wish I had my camera with me. He looks so much like his grandpa Balor. Nice traditional head and full bodied. It was great seeing him!.

Update: April 2008 - Skeeter's owner reports he has continued to grow larger. He now has a large three season porch with two large cat condos as his play ground. They are both enjoying their new home in sunny TX.

Update: Skeeter's One year birthday photos - His owner tells us that he is a busy boy and likes to be on the go. She doesn't like to be away from him and she can't imagine being without him. When she does return home "he "thunders" to the front door and stretches out at my feet to be stroked and assured that I am, indeed, home. Then he is off again. Occasionally, when I am working at the computer, he will jump up onto the desk, insist on being cuddled, and go to sleep being held and loved. But he is most "attached at" night. He has to be touching me "to the max.""

Update: Skeeter's photos at 18 months - His owner tells us; "He is still a blur of motion and still the love of my life. He insists on playing with "Da Bird" at least twice a day. When he is done, he crashes in the armchair. And he is a real pest when I play the piano! I love the way he snuggles with me at night and insists on being held when I work at the computer. All work comes to a halt until he gets his "love fix." "

Update: Skeeter turns two years old. Val tells us: "It is hard to believe I went so long without a Siamese baby. He is the love of my life. He wants to play all the time. When I work at the computer, he sits at my feet and cries. If I ignore him, he stands on his hind legs, puts a soft paw on my arm, and gives me a soft cry. If I continue to ignore him, he bites me on the elbow and runs. He returns to nip until I finally give up and give him the required attention. Occasionally the attention is simply to hold and love him until he gets his fill. Occasionally he will crawl under the computer stand and curl up. But more often we have to play chase and then play with "Da Bird." Every day I look at him and appreciate the love we share." "I keep expecting him to turn darker but he is still quite light and quite beautiful if I do say so myself. "

Helping Meowmy compute

Soaking up the sun

That feels good and Meowmy is home!

Update: June 2010 - Skeeter tuned 3yrs and we received birthday photos :) The past few months he and his owner moved into a new friends. He was not to keen at having strange trades people coming and going finishing up construction details but now that they are done he is very content in his new place.

Val tells us, "Skeeter has lost his screened-in back porch but has gained a 35 foot enclosed front sunporch. He can now watch the sailboats on the lake and stalk the deer that are always here to entertain him (and eat up all my plants!) Skeeter has had a lot of adjusting to do... a much bigger space.... his biggest adjustment was negotiating hardwood floors! Being used to wall-to-wall carpet, he had a hard time learning to get any traction for his races through the house and he couldn't figure how to stop until he skidded into a backstop! But some area rugs and some experience have improved his locomotive skills. Most importantly, he has learned how to cuddle with me at times other than at bedtime. That was what I missed the most... he wouldn't cuddle except at night. Now we cuddle in the big rocker on the sun porch watching the lake or watching TV or reading. Maybe it's the fact that we never had a big rocker before or maybe it's that he is "getting older" but whatever... I love it. He just had his yearly checkup and is doing great and he behaved so well as she examined him. Sweet Skeets remains at about 10 pounds and looks so sleek and pretty.
I can't tell you how much he means to me and how grateful I am that you let me have him. I can't even conceive of living here without him."

Skeeter 3 yrs old

(Cherry - chocolate point)

Cherry is now named Tsing Tao. He now lives with our Vet and her family near Stow, MA

Maeve adopted him as "her kitten".

Update: October 2007, Tsing Tao is growing well. He is almost as big as his grandmother Maeve. He is a quiet kitty with a very laid back personality like his father Balor. He is very easy going and lets us hold him any way we want. He enjoys pouncing on the moving thing under the covers and attacks it with zeal.

Update: Summer 2008 - Tsing Tao has a new little brother from Keva's Spring 2008 litter. They also live with two German Shepherd brothers.

Update: Fall 2008 - Tsing Tao and Mao enjoy going out the dog door and into the fenced run. Sometimes they catch leaves and bring them into the house. Recently they brought a chipmunk into Pawpaw's office and played tag with it. Each cat sat on either side of the room and tagged the chipmunk as it ran back and forth. Tsing Tao got so excited he had to lie down and rest...the chipmunk made its escape into the house....I wonder if he found his way out the dog door. No one knows.

Update: Summer 2009 -We get updates on Tsing Tao and his brother Mao every time we visit the vet but we are excited to finally get some photos...cell phone photos are better then no photos!

Tsing Tao and Mao (Keva's spring 2008 litter) are seasoned travelers and enjoy their summer home and visiting with Aunt Robin and her Pugs. Tsing Tao like to run and play hard until his heart tells him to rest. He is waiting with his German Shepherd brothers at the door when his owner comes home. Mao usually peeks from around a corner to see what's happening.

Tsing Tao at 2 years of age at his last check up he weighed 9 lbs 10oz. Dr. Schaefer says he is skinny and smaller because of his heart. It was expected he would not have the same growth as a normal kitten. He is beginning to have symptoms of his heart failing. He coughs occasionally and no longer jumps up onto the bed or tables. He waits to be lifted up.

Update: Fall 2009 - After one of my office visits I gave Dr. Schaefer a lift home and was able to stop in and see Tsing Tao for a few minutes. What a beautiful cat he is. He has beautiful deep point color, better then his mum and dad. He was a perfect gentleman and allow me to hold him and love on him. I've often wondered if one of our kittens would remember my voice, I don't think he did. His brother was quite the scamp and wouldn't let me near him. So much for baby imprinting, lol. It was a last minute decision for me to lend a ride so I didn't have my camera with me. I wish I had. He is quite a striking Siamese and that phone photo just doesn't do him justice.

Update: January 2010 - Tsing Tao is still going and snuggling.

Update: February 2010- Tsing Tao passed away from his heart defect. I know he is happy to be reunited with his human pawpaw who went to heaven before him.

Olive is at home here with us. Her new name is Finola. Look for cameo appearances of her in future litter diaries.

Finola has her own queens page Black&Tan Finola Guinness

Olive at about 6 weeks of age

7 months of age

7 months of age 9 months of age

Update Finola at one year of age. Sorry I couldn't get a good photo of her with her eyes open all the way.

Update See Finola and her kittens in Finola's 2007 Kitten Diary, Finola's 2008 Kitten Diary, Finola's 2009 Kitten Diary

Update: Finola has gone home as a pet with one of her kittens from her 2010 litter. See more updates about her with Finnegan on his entry above.

Update: July 2011 - Finola only having known one home had a hard time with her transition. Siamese are emotional cats. Like humans they have to mourn the loss of their human companions. It took Finola about a year. I've heard from Chris that she is starting to form new attachments and and everyday routines now.

Chris tells us. "Good news is that Finola is doing much better. She has developed her own little habits and acceptance of us.

Finola for some reason loves to be in a little tent for the day. So, every morning, she insists before I go to work that I build her a tent on my side of the bed.
Ken is usually on the other side of the bed still sleeping. I make a little nest for her and she goes right in to it.
Finnegan can join her at certain times of the day.
I create a little flap at the end of the tent where she can hide and watch birds in the woodpecker bird feeder. It is so cute when a Northern Flicker comes to eat at the box, Finola gets so excited.
Finnegan is also an avid bird watcher and spends most of his day trying to get them.

Finola has even let me cut her claws and not been too upset and she does love to be brushed.
She still can be scared of us and worries if we are going to do something to her."

Lilac is now named Black&Tan Tymo Mostiamo and lives in the Netherlands at Cattery Mostiamo.

Lilac at 6 weeks of age

Tymo is the father of Grand International Champion Dorian Gray of Cat Cramer and Champion Ansari Mostiamo

Tymo at home with Monique

Update - Tymo 6 months of age. Monique tells us he weighs about 4 kilo (8.8 pounds)

Update Sept.2006 Tymo attended his first cat show on Sept 24th. Here are a few photo's of him at the show.

Monique says "We’ve had a lot of positive reactions from many people. (He won a little prize because the public liked him most) His report was excellent."

comments in blue italics are from me.

He received this report from the judge:

Written in German then translated to Dutch and then to English so we could read it :) Thank you Monique!

Type: excellent

Size: excellent harmonious proportion, exc. legs and paws

Head: good type but a little bit straight profile, good chin, excellent placed medium-sized ears

Eyes: beautiful form, beautiful clear mid-blue eyes

Tail: excellent form and length

Coat: very well structure, very beautiful light-colored body color, very beautiful

Condition: excellent

Completion: very beautiful, sweet and very good well-groomed young cat

This is a wonderful result from his first show.

Monique says the funny thing was while talking to the staff of Neocat about whether Tymo was Thai or Siamese (the staff hadn’t seen Tymo yet) the judge wanted him in the competition for Best in Show! Because Neocat does not recognizes a registered Siamese as a Thai cat they would not allow him to go to the best in show. Neocat as many other show clubs sees Thai cats as a different breed from Siamese Cats.

For more on Thai Cats click here

Tymo & Peter signing in at the show

Tymo gets his award

Update - Tymo one year of age.

Update New photo of Tymo, July 2007

Update New photo of Tymo, Sept 2007

Updated Photos: December 2007 Tymo was at a cat show still trying to get a determination as a Thai cat. Here are some lovely photo's from that day.

Update: June 2008 - Tymo's owner in the Netherlands tells us "Tymo is still a wonderful cat with a tremendously character. All breeders who has come to us with their cat for a meeting (stud service) with Tymo are speaking about the characters of his kittens. They are open and free, have a lot of energy and are very friendly, never nervous. I feel proud that I can tell you this and I want to tell you again that we are so happy with him! "

This photo was taken of him at 2 years of age. He is snuggled up with two of his girl friends at Cattery Mostiamo.

Update: Tymo has now retired from breeding. His daughter Mona is going to carry on the line at Cattery Mostiamo as a registered Thai Cat.

Tymo

Tymo's daughter Mona

Dracula of Cat Cramer, Tymo's son born in 2007, in Germany became a World Champion in the World Cat Federation. Alan Edwards a long time judge in the cat fancy (35 years!) tells me "It is the highest honour in WCF and is very difficult to attain." 2011 World Champion Dracula of Cat Cramer can be seen on the page; WCF Hall Of Fame, World Champion page at http://www.wcf-awards.com/eingang2.htm A nice large photo of him can be seen here http://www.wcf-awards.com/wcf_new/images/world_champions/dracula_of_catcramer.jpg

Magenta is now named Sasha and Violet is now named Willow. They are at home with their new family in Delmar, N.Y.

Magenta and Violet as babies

Sasha and Willow, March Update:

How nice the girls leave just enough room to sit. :) Sasha - See how pretty my face is? Can you tell my mask is coming in more?

To tuck or not to tuck, that is the question....tuck paws that is. =^..^= Do you tuck?

Update Willow & Sasha - 6 months of age

Sasha at 6 months of age Willow at 6 months of age

Update Sasha & Willow - 8 months of age

Update Sasha & Willow - 1 year of age

Update Jan.2007 photo of Sasha and Willow that shows their eye color

Update November 2007 Photos of Sasha and Willow at two years of age.

Sasha 2 year old seal point Willow 2 year old chocolate point

Update January 2010- Sasha and Willow are now four years old and just had their Vet check up. Nancy wrote to tell us how they are doing. " the vet pronounced them healthy and gorgeous- she was especially happy to see that their teeth were pristine ~ Willow weighs 8 lb. 10 oz. and Sasha weighs 7 lb. 14 oz." ~ " Willow has become ‘my’ cat, and Sasha has become Rich’s, just as we planned. Willow has finally become a lap sitter and makes biscuits for extended periods of time; she’s the only cat I’ve ever had that does that. The other night, she was kneading slower and slower as she got more relaxed and had almost stopped when my leg twitched and she woke up and started like mad again! Sasha isn’t a lap sitter but she gets up on Rich’s lap to be brushed [they both do]- her thing with Rich is to tease him by eluding him when he pays attention to her and running to particular places [on the stairs, or in the living room] to see if he’ll follow. If he does, he pets and scratches her and she loves it- if he doesn’t follow and stays in his chair, she’ll come in and stare at him, meowing the whole time as if to say, “Dad! Come on, Dad! You’re supposed to follow me!” Sometimes we can see Balor in her, but she pretty much takes after her momma Maeve."

Willow (chocolate point) & Sasha (seal point) at 4 years old.

Indigo is now named Fiona. She is at home with her family in Attleboro, MA.

Fiona four months update:

February 2006

Princess Fiona flanked by her Royal Knights

Awe, lil sisters are so nice to cuddle with.....or does Harry have her in a head lock....nope its definately a cuddle :)

Fiona at home visiting with a friend and hanging with her new brothers.

Fiona with "the boys" Harry and Sammy

Harry & Fiona

Update - 10 months of age

Fiona making sure the washer keeps those clothes moving.

Update: October 2007

Fiona at 2 years old and her companion Siamese Sammy.

Update: We are saddened to learn Finola has lost both her show style companions. Harry (10yrs) passed away in 2007 from a cardiac/pulmonary tumor. Sammy ( 11yrs) passed away this month from Cardiomyopathy. She is doing well with lots of extra attention from her family.

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Update: The evening of the day she went home - Erin tells us, " I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how great sadie is doing. After a couple of hrs of hiding, she snuggled with dan as he napped. She is even purring. She goes back into hiding- but then comes out to say hi! She is doing amazing considering the big change. You jave done an amazing job."
Update: We checked in with Erin She sent us the sweetest photos and she tells us "Sadie is doing perfect! We could not have asked for a better transition. Everyone says how perfect she is… she is such a snuggler.. and actually seeks out the boys to play. What kittens do you know go looking for two 2.5 year old toddlers to play????"
Mom says we need to pose for a photo	One of the twins with Sadie.

Peeps is now named Peter and is at home with his family in Needham, MA. Update: five days at home -" Peter is a dream kitten. He's easy going and playful. The introduction to his brother Pogue (resident dog) is coming along too. Pogue wants to sniff him and Peter will have none of that. Pogue gives up, walks away and Peter will watch him for a while. Then continues to play, or sleep. With time, I can see them getting along fine.~ Peter had a great time meeting my grown children this week-end. He found a perfect spot to sleep on my daughter in laws lap. ~ thank you so much for a wonderful kitten."


Update: May 2010 - His owner Joanne tells us, "We're enjoying Peter so much. He was 5 Lbs. 7 oz.[~ four months old] on his last visit to the vet. He's such a joy to have around. He's friendly to all our visitors and loves to put on a show. Here he is enjoying our screen porch. Peter, follows me around the house and always has a story to tell. He has found his voice. Thank you Nan for a perfect kitten "
Say hello to my little friend...	We like to play kitten games.

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