6 Dec 2007

Today is a rainy day in San Jose and I thought it would be a great time to go snuggle with some warm kitties. I hate the thought that some cats sometimes don't get out for a few days in a row so I went and scoped out all the rooms to check if there were cats that did not get out to play yesterday (Wednesday). I did find such a case in Whisker Square house. There were only 4 cats to speak of in this room but since I haven't been to this room in a few months, I figured that it would be good to get to know these cats and make sure they got out today.

I started with a handsome all black cat named Christopher. He is an absolute sweetheart! The papers indicates that he is black and white coloring but I for the life of me couldn't find a patch of white anywhere other than a dozen or so white hairs scattered around his coat. He is just a cutie pie who loves to be held, even on his back like a baby. He is a bit on the hefty side, I wouldn't say fat, just manly in stature. I can totally see this boy laying beside his future companion on the couch and in total heaven. He doesn't seem too interested in playing, although he did swat at the feathers on a stick a couple times. He just wants a good dose of loving and and cozy couch to hang out on. He will let you know that he is happy with his soft and mellow purr. He didn't mind too much when I clipped his front paws and he absolutely adored being brushed. I was heart broken when it was time to put him back in his cage because he just wanted so desperately to hang out with me all day.

Lancie is a sweet little 1 year old Black and White cat. I would consider her markings to be that of a mask-and-mantle but creeping into the "tuxedo" area. She doesn't seem quite sure of herself but that is probably due to the fact that she is fairly new to the shelter and at the tail end of the healing process of being fixed. She likes to play a little but she really loves being on an elevated surface and looking out the window. Every time someone walked by, she was up on her hind legs with her nose pressed against the glass. The cutest thing was that she has a tendency of leaving her tongue sticking out of her mouth just a little bit. I tried taking a few photos while I was in the room with her to capture her adorable pink tongue.

Trudy is a very soft muted tabby. She is so affectionate and also quite playful. She surprised me a couple of times by jumping vertically and reaching 3 feet off the ground to go after the feathers on a stick. She is a wonderful lap kitty who also knows how to play. She likes to watch out the windows and even shows her affection by licking your hand. This was actually the first time any cat in the shelter has licked me and it is such an honor for her to be so open to me on our very first visit with each other. What a cute face with those black tipped ears, and she has meow to match her sweet personality.


"The man who carries a cat by the tail learns something that can be learned in no other way." - Mark Twain