Though it doesn't really show, Tabby is actually a Persian mix. But unlike Puschkin, who was gentle and affectionate, Tabby turned out to be rather wild - quite impossible to keep her indoors when she was young so we gave in and let her roam the neighbourhood. However, Tuffy's death in an accident put an end to that. Tabby, like all our cats, is now confined to the house, the terrace, and the cat house at the back of the yard. She took some time getting used to the new situation but is doing fine now. Besides, she has calmed down with the years and, unfortunately, gained a lot of weight. When she isn't resting she's with her head in the food bowl, but she's still good at catching the occasional mouse. I'm sure Tabby would much rather be an only cat, but as long as she gets her fair share of attention from us she seems to be alright.

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May 2009, almost 14 years old

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Rascal isn't a rascal at all! The name comes from a children's book where Rascal is a racoon. Our Rascal is a neutered Maine Coon tom without a pedigree. He moved in with us when he was 5 months old and immediately made himself at home - and so did hundreds of fleas! The fun we had when we finally noticed! Rascal is a charmer, twisting everyone around his paw: us, visitors, our other cats. He's sociable, never aggressive, easy to handle, and always ready to cuddle. Rascal is also the only cat Olivia allows near her kittens on the first few days.

with Gremlin

December 2005

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with Daphne Christmas 2006

January 2007

February 2007

With Gremlin in their favourite armchair

Almost 11 years old and in perfect shape, April 2007

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January 2007

At the time we got Maja we had actually been looking for a female Norwegian kitten with a pedigree but when I saw Maja, who is a Norwegian mix, it was love at first sight and I simply had to have her. To this day, she is my cat only and only cuddles with me whereas, for no reason we know of, she keeps well out of my husband's way. She gets along nicely with Rascal and our Norwegians, but occasional fights with Tabby do occur. Maja has always been a wild one, and though she's a neuter now, she's very active and there's no place in the house too high up for her. She seems to fly rather than jump! She loves spending her time outside, even in winter when her fur becomes absolutely impressive.