Sarah, over at sarah did it!, dedicated her post-Thanksgiving Feline Friday post to "all the cats I've loved before." I've loved a few!
Starting with my very first cat . . .
Batman. I got him as a kitten from my grandma's house; I must have been around nine. I adored him and he was so handsome. My first B&W!
We had cats in and out of the house growing up ... family cats. But the next cat the came along that was all mine was Pooka. I hope to add a photo of Pooka later . . . he was a darling pure-bred Persian. Only he had no voice. His meow was a tiny little whisper, which meant I got him for free (and without papers). He was an all white kitty (with a tiny patch of black hairs on his forehead) ... and Pooka was quite the appropriate name for him! Ever watch Jimmy Stewart's Harvey?
Then, along came Gwenevere. She was a barn rescue and my second B&W! She was full of cattitude and had BIG personality!
Lots of stories I could share about this sassy cat. She lived into her late teens and in spite of her sassiness was such a sweet companion. I still miss her very much.
Gwenevere made the move from Maryland to Alabama with me. Once here, I decided she needed a companion and Todd gifted me with Merlin for my second birthday in Alabama . . .
Merlin was a rescue, too. And such a funny little boy. He wanted to love on Gwenevere, but it took her a LONG time to warm up to him. He went to live with James when we made the full time move to the RV, and lived to the ripe old age of seventeen. I miss him, too ... he was a real lovey-dovey cat. This sweet boy was all black ... with the exception of a tiny white patch of fur on his chest (just opposite of Pooka).
So there's my tribute! Isn't it funny that my four favorites have all been black and/or white?! There've been other cats in my life . . . but these four held my heart! What felines have held yours?
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Very sweet stories.
Did you plan all the B&W cats or it just worked out that way? I’m guessing that it worked out that way. Other than a few exceptions, I’m kinda working towards a cat of each color, and that’s with them finding me. Pooka and Merlin being opposite colors is kinda creepy but sweet too, especially being the first and last of your “adult” cats.
Not only lovely B&W's but they all had long lives as well.
It's been fun to hear everyone's kitty stories. Sounds like you had some wonderful buddies over the years.
Awww, such sweet kitties! I've loved a few too. Most of mine were black and white! The first was Mr. Crazy and he was so sweet. He would get in my lap and put his arms around my neck and his head under my chin for some good lovin'! Then I've had a couple of Oreos. They were sweet too. And a Patches, who was also a black and white and so precious. I've had (or I should say my daughter had!) a calico. The last two I had were tabbies. Unfortunately, after all these years of having cats, I became allergic and they had to go to another home. That was so weird. I can be around them for a little while but then I start itching and have to get out! When I need a kitty fix, I go to my daughter's - they have four!!
What a great idea to do the cats loved before!! We once had a Siamese that was such a sweet cat.
Are you drawn to the black and white cats, or are they drawn to you?
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