You've seen
my cat, Ashley, as I've had pictures of her posted for a few years now. She is
approximately 10 years old (according to the vet), although when I got her four years ago,
I was told she was 3 – so she's somewhere between 7 and
10. She spends most of her time sleeping in my desk chair –
when I'm not in it. When I am in it, she's in my lap! I believe she is a
Blue-point Himalayan – and I theorize that she got her name
because she looks like she rolled around in ashes. Ashley loves people, but
doesn't care much for the other pets – she was used to being
"an only child" for longer than I've had her! Click on her picture to see
more full-sized pictures.
Chessie is Thomas's cat – he's
around 7 years old, and Thomas has had him since he was a kitten. His name comes
from the old Chessie System (CSX) railroad cars with the kitten silhouette in the
"C". He is our gentleman kitty – we often call
him Sen. Chess E. Kitty, Democat, because of his stately demeanor. He adores
attention – when he is petted, he kneads profusely and
drools! He is more tolerant of his "siblings" than Ashley.
Click on Chessie's picture to see it full-sized.
We have three Scotties – a mother-father-daughter trio. They are approximately 7, 5, and 3 respectively.
Pepper is the "mama dog." She is very mild-mannered – often sitting at the patio door quietly surveying the yard. She enjoys sitting outside in the yard for hours, or taking a mid-day snooze on the couch.
Bear is Thomas's little "Bear
Bud." He is truly Thomas's dog – always having to
keep a close eye to see where Thomas is. He likes to play, and is rather destructive
with his toys if we're not careful! He is stockier than Pepper, and has short,
stubby legs.
Millie is the "baby," the smallest of the litter of
nine puppies (a rather large litter for Scotties). She has her mother's looks and
build, and her father's energy. She likes to play, like Bear –
they enjoy playing tug-o-war together.
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Donald L Humphrey
23 Aug 2001