Uno keeps both big, bright eyes on me.
Sleepy little pile.
Mama takes a break.
Mama keeps an eye on that wandering kitten (Whist.)
There’s always someone’s little butt in her face.
Fizzbin has the MOST suspicious little face.
Pile o’ cute.
Rummy’s out cold.
I love it when they toddle around the crate with their tails straight up.
Pinochle’s all “MAAAAAAAHHHHM, you said I was gonna have MY bath next, Slapjack cut the liiiiiiiine!”
“Seriously, lady.”
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Khal’s DNA test has been completed, and here are the results:
Western
Maine Coon: 10.85%
American Shorthair: 8.92%
Russian Blue: 6.59%
Abyssinian: 3.16%
Siberian: 2.94%
Ragdoll: 1.98%
Broadly Western: 17.76%
Persian
Exotic Shorthair: 3.23%
Persian: 0.90%
Broadly Persian: 5.31%
Exotic
Egyptian Mau: 7.38%
Eastern
Peterbald: 5.10%
Oriental Shorthair: 1.52%
Polycat: 24.37%
You can read more about Polycats here – but if you don’t want to go read about it, this sums it up: Polycats are domestic cats of (yet) unknown origins. I’m mostly surprised that he’s got no Norwegian Forest Cat in him, but also surprised that he’s 5% Peterbald.
So basically he’s a mutt. (Of course, as more people DNA test their cats, the more information they’ll have to draw from, and maybe the test will pop up with something surprising. It’s entirely possible!) I’ve added his results to his page (which is accessible via the sidebar if you ever want to refer to it again in the future).
100% Southeastern Magnificat.
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Previously
2020: Showing off his Ears of Annoyance.
2019: I came out into the hallway and Almanzo was strolling down the hall between Charles and Caroline and it was so cute I nearly passed out.
2018: No entry.
2017: “I don’t FEEL very lucky,” thinks Frankie.
2016: Susie’s little face seems to default to “Smug.”
2015: Naptime with Unca Dennis.
2014: Mariette Monday.
2013: No entry.
2012: “Mama! That lady keeps taking my picture!”
2011: “How YOU doin’?”
2010: So, sit down. (AKA: See Baby Corbie!!!)
2009: No entry.
2008: No entry.
2007: No entry.
2006: No entry.
2005: No entry.