This is an email that I got from Karen just before Christmas after she took Milo and Roxy for their first vet visit:  I just wanted to thank you for all your help and concern with our new kittens. Paul and I are just in love with them. They are so sweet and so much fun and I know they are going to bring us so much joy in years to come.    I also wanted to share with you some of the comments I heard when getting our kittens Milo and Roxy looked at for their physical.    I picked this vet because she specializes in cats and she see's alot of persians and she said that our breeder had done a great job because it was obvious she had put thought into what animals she was going to use for her  breeding program.The first comment she said was that our kittens had a beautiful head and straight jaws. And she see's so many persians with deformed heads and respiratory issues and runny eyes. She just could not say enough about how our breeder had done such a great job and wished that others who breed persians would make thoughtful choices for the animal that they choose to use in their breeding programs.And breed with thoughtfulness and care for the animal as well.Not just for a particular head shape as with persians.      I just want to tell you again how much we appreciate you and what you have done for us you are so caring and love your animals and it shows.You have helped me learn so much and all you thoughtful things you have done so that we could be prepared for the kittens when we got them home.   They settled in are very playful and relaxed even with all the commotion of the holidays and people coming and going.   Thank you again for the generous care package and all of the information for from feeding and diet to even their smallest need, I do so appreciate you. And I will try to get those pictures to you soon.   Again thank you for the beautiful babies we do so love them.                                                                    Sincerely                                                                    Karen

This is from Tamberlain after she got Wonzy from the airport: I can tell that you all have loved him and paid a lot of attention to him. He has such a friendly nature. I love the fact that he just plays and plays, never trying to hide or get away. He is so funny, he just falls asleep in the middle of the floor, surrounded by toys. “Wonzy” and Simon get along great. They are always together. Simon mothers Wonzy. He even follows him the bathroom, it’s as if Simon is guarding the door or something. When they play chase: Simon chases Wonzy to the left, then Wonzy chases Simon back to the right. Simon calls for him too…when Wonzy is sleeping in good hiding place (like in the pillows on the couch: Wonzy is the same color and is camouflaged by them). Simon will stand in the middle of the hallway and Meow on a strange pitch until Wonzy waddles his direction. They don’t seem to be bothered by the dogs. They play well together, all four, but the cats could take ‘em or leave ‘em; literally. The cats can go anywhere in the house but the dogs are limited to the family room while we are at work.I purchased waters fountains and they all love them. Wonzy is eating well and seems adjusted to the new environment. He sleeps on my pillow at night; and chases away all competition. I am greeted each evening by my little traveling circus. We are trying out the name “Simba” for Wonzy, but most of the time I just call him Baby. Simba’s coat is very full and beautiful. I’ll forward a picture every now and again so you can watch him grow too. Right now he really hasn’t changed much. He is simply a playful fur ball that snores.(smiling) Here is a picture sent from Tamberlain's phone of Simba more grown up.  He is staying pretty small!

Very sad update:  India got out just after Halloween  and is missing in the Toronto area.  Please keep her in your thoughts.  We are hoping that someone has found her and is taking care of her but it is heartbreaking for Melissa and Oliver.  Even indoor only pets can get out sometimes so be extra careful with your babies!!!  Melissa is a great pet parent up in Canada.  I get updates and pictures every few months which I love.  She took two Pocket kittys and couldn't be happier! Here is an email she sent the first week she had them.  She renamed them India and Oliver-Shalom. Hi ,    I wanted you to know that the vet visit went really well last night.  The reception staff and vet assistants all wanted to have a look at the babies and were all enamoured with them.  One person would leave and another would be "directed" to come have a look at the beautiful little kittens.  The vet and I had a good hour together with the kittens who were amazingly behaved.  She kept commenting on how well socialized they were and that they weren't afraid of people.  She was very impressed with what you're doing.  I told her quite a bit about Pocket Kittys and how you work after she had already commented on how great everything was and how happy she was with the information provided in their medical records and how calm they were.  She even asked if it was okay to refer you to potential pet parents who express an interest in this type of pet (of course I said yes).    They're doing REALLY well in their new home.  They're happy and playing all the time.  When they get tired they both like to snuggle up near me or on me so I think they've acclimated really quickly.  When they see me, they start purring so everyone's having a love fest here.  This is from the Birth announcement she sent out.  To sweet! Don’t worry, I’m not registered anywhere.  I just wanted to announce the arrival of my new kittens.  I had no plans of getting another pet until the end of my sabbatical year (following this year) but fate and destiny got in the way.  Too many signs indicated these two are meant to be with me and, for those of you who don’t believe in that… they’re so cute!!!  They only came in last night but I can already see    their individual personalities and how they not only compliment each other but rely on one another.  At first they were gingerly exploring every corner of the study/guest room where they will stay the next several days.  They were a little wary at first but, in no time, they were running around, playing, jumping and they were quick to curl up next to me, purring as they passed out after their LONG journey from California.They have been well socialized to be around other people and pets so I’m expecting visitors and invitations to visit.  I want them to meet other people, other animals (very gradually), kids… and I swear it’s not only because I’ll need cat sitters when I travel during my year off…   ♥Melissa India and Oliver all grown up!

Here is a great picture of Honey Bear with his buddy Sweetie and Santa.  This was from Christmas 2008.  Isn't he beautiful and so sweet sitting with Santa and his best friend?  I don't think a lot of people bring their cats to the Petsmart for pictures with Santa and he did so well!  Virginia just loves her boys and they get along well.

Here is an email from Stephanie who has Hugo and Suki (now Rocky and Pixie): I had to send you this picture of Suki in her little bed with her baby blanket, all tucked in.  This is around 9 last night.  Shortly after this, they came on the bed with me and slept their. They are doing great.  Suki lets me hold her all day.  Hugo lets me hold him, but he is more shy right now, but warming up well.  They are eating just fine and playing.  Today I take them to the vet.  I had such a hard time leaving them today :-( I can't wait to get home to them. They really are sooo sweet.  They are like little gizmo's running around.  I comb at night and in the morning.  Suki was great the first time I combed her.  They are just adorable.  They do follow me around.  Thank you so much, I will keep you updated. Here are Rocky and Pixie (new names) all grown up.  I think this picture is so classic.

Scooter and Dargo went to live with Susan and her kids and dog Justice.  He is doing great and gets along well with Justice.  Here is a little email from Susan about Scooter:   Hi, We are just lovin' this little man!  He is such a lover & a begger!  He is always with his front paws up my leg as far as he can reach whenever there is food around - he is such a mooch!  And cute as can be! We talk to each other all day long while I work, he's my best bud.  My daughter brought home a rat to babysit again this weekend & will have her for the next few weekends & then she'll probably adopt her (I'm such a pushover).  Scooter thinks it's his early x-mas present!  He just "loves" Dot!  Though Dot is getting pretty big...they are getting close in size! Ha! Here is an updated Picture of Scooter with his best buds:

Here is a note from Elizabeth and Keith who took Calvin and Hobbes last year: We just love our kitties - Calvin is still very shy, but loves me very much, and loves his sister Isabella.  He lays on her any chance he gets and purrs when he sees her.  Hobbes is very talkative, and does tricks now!  We taught him how to beg - he is VERY good at it.   I love my kitties and wanted to let you know it. Thanks Elizabeth