Well ... It's been quite a while. Lina and I thought you might like to see some new pictures of ArA. She's all grown up now, and is the love of our lives - a gorgeous animal, to say the least. As you can see from the photos, she is now a pet-owner, herself, having the company of two betas. Only one is evident in the pictures, but there are now two in separate tanks. They were originally planned to be a temporary game for her, as we thought she would quickly find them a delectable treat. But it didn't take long for her to claim them as her own, and she now spends time every day lying by the tanks, keeping them warm. She watches so closely as they eat, and supervises their weekly tank-cleanings. She drinks their water, preferring it over her own charcoal-filtered water fountain, and the fish seem to like her company, as well ... Calmly eating their food at the top, within inches of her tongue, lapping their water. It is really the cutest thing. ArA has grown in so many ways. She patiently agrees to manicures, pedicures, and grooming. She asks so nicely for her daily treats, and shows us her wild side occasionally, jumping through her tunnel and tent in the living room, running sideways with her back arched (trying to scare us), and sometimes playfully begging to be "chased" through the rooms of the apartment. She has learned how to get up onto the highest surfaces she can find, where she can intently watch everything in the room. And of course, she LOVES her naps. Anyway, hoping you enjoy these photos. -Paul & Lina

Hi there, I thought I would send you some pictures of the boys all grown up. They are such sweety pies. Moonpie is such a cuddly little boy--likes to sleep in my arms and purrs up a storm. He's a talker too. Moonpie is my little swishy tail boy. Likes to rub up against your legs and then plops himself on your feet. They both love to be with us--following us around the house--even if it's to run upstairs to get something real quick, they like to follow us. They are also very devoted to each other. They like to wash each others face--at the same time. It's funny to watch. I definitely think I got the cream of the crop :) Enjoy the pictures. - Cynthia, Rockland, NY

 

Joan;

Finding you and your babies has made my whole family (sons, grandson, Jack) so very happy....Dana is a character and we love to be in his presence....He is smart, funny and playful (at all hours of the night)..Golfing is his passion, I kid you not....really great to hear him 'on the course' at 4 AM, hitting his golf balls on the wood floors....Grrrrr....He is everything I hoped he would be and more....Fox deals with him well; they are inseparable and Fox is tolerant of Dana's antics.....What a pair...not hard on the eyes either....Are there more beautiful cats, perhaps, but I haven't found any...stay warm,

- maxine

Hi Joan,

Please don't feel as if you have to respond to this email. You have enough to do with all your babies. Just wanted you to know: We love him, we love him, we love him!!!!!!!!!!!! He is the most well adjusted little kitten. He has brought so much joy and laughter into our lives in such a very short time. At night now around 9 or so he starts meowing to Jimmy. That means I want to go to bed with you now!!! Off the two go and he hops up on the bed next to Jimmy's chest and goes off to sleep. I can't believe what I am seeing!!!!!! He already knows his name and if you call and ask where he is he will come to you. I adore him and yes, he knows it. We are so happy and blessed with him. Thanks, Marge

Hi Joan
Doesn't she look adorable? I cant tell you how much I love her. All my friends adore her too. She is so spunky and chases Penelope all around the house. I usually have a midnight snack...with my string cheese...and she is all over me. You should see her. I thank you so very much, with out you I wouldn't have little Kiwi. I named her that after your kitty. I will send you more pictures as soon as I can get them from my camera. I still don't know what I'm doing. Haha. Hope your doing well.. -Love Sam-

Hi Joan -- Just wanted to let you know that Flame Flame (new name Boomer) has adjusted very well to his new home and his new friend (he never lets Oscar out of his sight!). He was even down the shore for Memorial Day weekend (at our beach house, not on the beach). Here are a few pix of him. He's gained some weight, he's now 3 1/2 pounds and is very healthy.

We're just loving him!! Best regards, Linda

How do you like our little boy??? He and Miki are fast friends now and Miki has finally stopped his plaintive mahrowling around the house looking for his former lost friend... They play lots and Miki keeps Beaudie's face clean... name Beaudie Princepurr Kingsly...The kitty sleeps with us... on the pillows over our heads each night... you did a great job raising him as he does not scratch our furniture but does go to the four scratch objects, which are placed around our home....he is a verrrry nice kitty so sweet and very pretty too... thought you would like a 16 week update... How is the pool going... did it get to be complete before September??? We will not close ours until 3rd week in October... I like to sit by poolside even if it is too cold to go in... but with our recent weather, we are still swimming.
Warm Regards, Barbara

Merry Christmas Joan and Ed,

Michael and I just wanted to thank you for giving us the two most precious gifts that we have been blessed with, Remi and Tortie Girl. We just wanted to share our first family picture with you and we are working on a new picture that captures all four of us!

Take care and Godbless. We will stay in touch!!

Thank you, Ferith

Hi Joan!
How are you? Hope that you had a great summer - seems like it went so quickly this year.

I wanted to send you a few updated pictures of Pepper. She is such a joy to have around the house - bringing her into our home has been one of the best things that we have ever done. She is so lovable and cozy - she loves to lay with us - even Jeff or I lay on the sofa for a bit, she is right there cuddled up next to us. When I get home from work - she is always there to greet me with her meows. She is very vocal, very playful, but also knows when to just relax with us. You can rest assured that she is a very loved kitten - everyone who meets her instantly falls in love! We can't help but spoil her as much as we can.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hello - and I hope you are doing well. I'll continue to send updates as she grows...
Best Regards,
Elaine

Hi Joan,

I just had to write you and tell you how happy we are with our kitten. We named her Kiki, she had her visit to the vet last week and everything is good. She is growing up so fast, she is double the size from when we first got her and more beautiful everyday. She is so much fun, she has the best personality, one minuet she is purring and rubbing her face on mine and the next she is running through the house like a crazy girl. She sleeps on my pillow every night and follows me through the house wherever I go. I love her so much!! Thanks!!

How are the new kittens? I bet they are beautiful, I think we are going to stay with just the one for now, but if we ever decide to expand the family we have your number.

Once I get some pictures printed I will send you one.

Thanks again!!

Hania and Wayne

Hi Joan!
Just wanted to give you an update on how Missa is doing. She's such a wonderful addition to our family, and is so playful and loving. She right away began to get along with our adult male Persian (who's a tough customer, so that's a good sign!), and my long-haired tabby, who is so happy to finally have a play-mate! She follows my six-year-old around like a puppy, and loves to play with him. She even sleeps on his bed!
I also wanted to know if you were expecting any litters soon, as we are looking forward to another little kitty to join our family. Any flame-points on the way? Let me know, we'd love another! Thanks!

-Liz Langoski

Joan,

Hope all is well.

I had told you I would send you some pictures and just haven't gotten around to it. Barney and Boomer are doing well. Barney is standing up in the picture. Both unique personalities but love each other very much and are inseparable.

Thank you for your beautiful kitties.

Regards, Angela

Joan,
Just to let you know she has brought so much joy to our home and is such a good little girl. She is really a Daddy's girl I come home and say Mercedes I am home and she comes out and says ok, Ralf comes home she bounces around his feet like daddy daddy its me look at me. He had to be gone last week to Chicago and when he came home late Thursday night she flew off the couch to bounce around him - he eats this all up. She had a nice first Christmas with many gifts from family and friends but she likes pens and paper best and only wants the pen you are using. She is growing fast, you forget how busy they are vs one that was 16 she can wear you out in a day. Thank You again for letting her come into our home. - Gail

Hi Joan, I just had to write to tell you how much we love our baby. He is just the sweetest little baby boy. My parents came over and met him for the first time and my mom said how is it that you got another fantastic cat with such a great personality. He already has run of the house, which is a mini version of yours!! Haha. He does not like the playhouse though, either does Tiamo. He is so sweet with Sienna that when I came in her room late last night to check on her, they were sleeping so closely that his paw was on her face!! I went to get the camera but he must of heard me and followed me downstairs. He sat right by the fridge, we cannot believe this little guy, he begs more than a dog. We've been calling him mangia, which I'm sure you know means eat in Italian. Well, hope all is well with you. We just absolutely love little romeo, luciano, bobo bunny etc. We call this kitten every name there is and he comes to them all!! HaHa. Remember what I said about stopping by ---- anytime. Thanks again and I will send pictures soon. Take care, -Deb

Hi Joan,

Our baby has settled in and we are so happy to have her with us.

She loves to play and to be with not only us, but everyone who comes to visit. She sleeps with us at night and greets us when we come home.

We decided to name her Princess because she is going to be treated like one!

Ronnie

I am so happy you enjoyed the card. You are a terrific breeder and we are so fortunate to have found you!!!!!! I showed my mom the picture of Jeremy and she went crazy. I don;t know how this is going to play out, my father doesn't really want the kitten but my brother is going to talk to him. Will see. I will be in touch in with you. -Kathy

Dear Joan

Just thought you'd like to see how gorgeous Lalita is and how happy she is with her boyfriend

We adore her!

warmly

Anne Kagan Mallis

Hi Joan, I was going to email you tonight about Bella. She's got the run of the house and loves it. She purrs when she gets her fur combed. (my last cat fought every minute.) She sleeps in my daughters bed every night. She's a great kitten. She's home. Thanks, Jim

Hey Joan,

Thought you would enjoy some pix of Nikky..He's into everything! Always exploring and sometimes gets himself into trouble. He's wonderful. He's happy, healthy and loving life.


We luv him to pieces..Hope this finds you and Ed well..


Luv, Bev, Mom, Nikky

Hi Joan....Chanel Rose is the sweetest baby doll in the whole world. Dolce loves her too ..... maybe just a little too much. He has a habit of holding her in place with his big paws and licking her head and face all over. She seems to like it except when she is on her back and he's licking her belly and her little tiny face is smothered by his big furry body.....then she whimpers 'cause it appears like she can't breath and can't move. I really gotta watch him....he's a little too rough when he plays with her. Anyway, she's a good girl...I took her to my ma's assisted living home and all the old ladies loved her and made such a fuss. I'm going to bring her up there every few weeks so my mother can see how she's growing.

I wanted to ask you....Chanel is thirteen weeks old now and should I bring her to the vet for her last kitten shots? I forgot the protocol for kittens since it's been so long since I had one.
Take care. -Karen Rose

Hi Joan,

Dana was neutered last Friday and is none the worse for the experience. He came home Friday evening without skipping a beat (or a meal)......His personality is amazing!!!! He is friendly, affectionate, loves everyone, follows his people everywhere (including the bathroom) and loves sitting in sinks and shower stalls.....He fetches his mousies and greets us in the morning by dropping one between us.....What a cat....he is no longer a kitty and the vet thinks he will be large (he is as big as Fox) which is great!!! hope all your kitties are well...we are off to London this Saturday for 8 days and then will be home for the balance.....maxine

Hi Joan,

Sorry it took so long to send you some pictures, She is doing great and so playful and loving!!

We let our daughter name her and she picked Winter Harmony, she said because that's when she got her in the "winter"!!! And it fits her perfectly!!

Bella is always carrying her (no walking necessary for Winter)!! Winter sleeps with Bella, the bond is amazing !! Thank you so much and we are so happy with her!!


Daniella & Izabella

Hello Joan,

Thank you for understanding. I will let you know how Sofie gets along with her new adopted sister. She is really a sweetie----follows me around the house, even when I am vacuuming!

You should really get yourself a website!!! I think people will be amazed with your "cat room" and how well taken care of your kittens are. You will end up with a waiting list for your babies!

I will email or talk to you soon.

Janet

Joan-

My family got a kitten from you in March and we love
him! He's been great. We named him Toulouse. We are
interested in knowing when you are going to have kittens
available again. My twenty-one year old daughter would like
one for her own. I look forward to hearing from you!

Dominique Rasmussen

Hi Joan,

It's been a while since we corresponded. Siena is doing fine. She started out very mellow but has turned into somewhat of a rascal. She likes to tease the dog and jump into the shower and


bath tub. She has quite the nose for good Thai food but we just chase her away from the table. She'll sleep with Mary or I but only at the top of the pillow.

She has the same fetish as her sister for lying across my keyboard and chasing the mouse cursor on my Apple screen. Her growth has been steady and she no longer looks like a kitten. The pictures I've attached are 3 to 4 months old. She's much bigger.

I hope all is well with you.

-Rich Luongo

Hi Joan,


Just thought I'd let you know that "Callalily" (we thought we were going with Lily but we decided she looks like a Callie so we went with Callalily and call her Callie) is doing great. Her and Cody have become best friends.

Callie has the more mischievous streak to her. She follows Cody wherever he goes.

I attached a few pictures. -Mitch

Hi Joan, Lola aka "tortie girl" turns one today! We thought you might like to see a few pictures of her. She's petite and adorable. She and Boscotti are great friends. We love her.

Sincerely, Karen and Bill Wirtz

Hello Joan,

It has been five months since I made the best purchase of my life. Prior to purchasing Baby, I completed a lot of research on kittens and could not be happier with my choice of a Himalayan. He has made my family so happy, we are all just so in love with him. He quickly became a part of our family. His personality and the love he shows you is truly a gift. Baby was born on March 17, 2010 he is now five months old. Here is a recent photo of Baby in his favorite spot, in our master bathroom sink.

Thank you,
Doris from South Jersey

Hi Joan!!! How are you and all the kitties?

I wanted to let you know how wonderful Kallie’s last baby girl is doing in my home. I decided to name her Keely, which means “beautiful” in Ireland. She is growing very strong as is attached at the hip to my Pomeranian Barli. They spend all day and all night together, sleeping under my bed. I hear purring throughout the night since Keely is so happy with Barli. They play all the time, wrestling and chasing each other. I never would have believed a dog and cat could be this inseparable! When I go out to run errands, they wait for me together in the window as you can see in the picture.

My older cat Zip is just enjoying watching them and they kind of leave her alone, which she seems to not mind at all. Keely would much rather play with Barli because she is young and energetic I guess.

Thanks again for giving us this adorable new member to our family! She is such a doll and I just wanted you to know how well she has adjusted.

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season,

Holly