Caesar:  some people will be aware that Caesar died in 2005.  It was a sudden tragic loss, and will take me a long time to come to terms with.  Caesar had been my wonderful stud boy for 6 years, and was looking forward to his retirement.  He had also excelled himself with exhibition work, and never needed any restraint whilst surrounded by the public and cat lovers.  He was the ultimate laid back cat.

To prepare for his retirement, he visited the vet for neutering and a dental - and devastatingly, died a short while later, from 

Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis.  
We will never forget him.

Fartina Cullinda:  During April 2005 we also lost Tina to cancer and kidney failure.  We knew her time was limited, but it never gets easier when we loose a loved one.  She had a grand life, loving to be free in the garden, and adored many cuddles.  


I think Tina's greatest hour was at a Supreme Show, when we dressed her pen to befit her name.  A few folk thought the pen to be in bad taste, but many were most amused - it certainly won't ever be forgotten - like Tina herself.

 

 

Kandi is mother to Ghost, and she is a beautiful girl.   

Unfortunately Namrib Spicethyme hated her with a vengeance and attacked Kandi at every opportunity, with the result that Kandi became terrified of all other cats.  This meant we had to keep her entirely separate, and so she either lived in a bedroom or a cattery.  As she so adores being with people, I have spayed her and let her go to live in a loving home with one of her own kittens.  She has settled down beautifully and is very happy - with all the stress now gone.  We miss her, but feel it was the right decision for her peace of mind.

Pollyanna was spayed at the end of 2004 as she unfortunately produced a kitten with a liver shunt.  This was a traumatic time, and even though the kitten was operated on, she still died. I couldn't risk another kitten with the same condition, so Polly now lives with a friend and a Namrib Maine Coon.  It took a short while to settle her in, but now she and the Maine Coon are the best of friends.  When we visit it is lovely to see them both.

Champagne Onice has also now been spayed after producing 41 kittens.  She was an extremely fertile queen who produced 7 kittens, then 9 kittens and then 11 kittens, one litter each year.  We then only let her have 2 matings and she still produced two litters of 7 in each.  We decided enough was enough and spayed her late 2004, and now she has opted to live with Quinty.  She loves him as a companion and also comes out with the girls from time to time.  In fact, she has never looked better - she has put some weight on and is very fussy - particularly with my husband Malcolm.

 

This is Custer and Sweety.  I just wanted to share this lovely picture with you all.

 

 

Introducing Noracoon General Custer
We welcome a lovely new Maine Coon boy - who hopefully will be our new stud in the future.  Custer is a red silver with white, and has already settled in well.  We would like to thank Phillipa Holmes for entrusting this super boy to us.  Look out for Custer on the show bench!

 

Namrib Quality Street (Sweetie) This pretty girl is from Blossom and Ghost, and has wormed her way into my heart.  I've always had a soft spot for chocolates...She will be at a few shows soon.

 

 

Kynobi Bluebelle now has a lovely home with a little tortie Exotic girl for company.

 

 

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