Velvet Muffins

"We LOVE our little man!  I am completely stunned how CALM and adjusted he is!  He has only meowed 2 times the first day.  He likes riding in the car, didn't mind the vet, immediately jumped in my husband and my lap as well as loves our 5 year old boy and 7 year old girl.  He has been the easiest, and the sweetest not to mention most beautiful kitty I have ever had!  We have another cat that is pretty grouchy about the who thing, but we are keeping them seperated.  The kitten is in the pool bathroom and the other cat roams the house.  We then confine our resident cat in the laundry room and let the kitten come out and roam and play several times a day, and he is just fearless, I have never seen a cat that didn't miss their mommy and siblings, but he has been so easy.  We are just being patient with our other cat, and giving him treats by the kittens door, which has helped.

Thank you again for all you have done, and for making this process so smooth.  We LOVE our new baby!"

NOVEMBER 2011

Amy - Texas

"Dear Norm and Rinda, How can we adequately thank you for adding so much joy and love to our family?  As advertised, Clarissa is a sweetheart, and smart and fearless too!  We are all smiling more now and taking photos of her cute antics and we have had so many more visitors because of her...I don't think many human babies generate this much interest.  She is such a good girl!  Thank you for this precious little life and for the neat toys, food, and instructions too!  We consider her an extension of your love."

Richard and Susan - Florida

"Shawn (Boodlebee is what my daughter calls her now) is frisky and funny as ever.  She spent a good portion of last night hopping and running around the house like a banshee.  She's very talkative and will occasionally announce her impending pounce with a growly type giggle while zipping past us.   The sound is absolutely charming (not aggressive in any way) and nothing like I've ever heard out of a cat--she must be channeling her lioness ancestry.  She's a delight to be around and has brought much laughter to our family."

Gwen - Washington D.C.

"We can't imagine life w/o these kitties.  They are so sweet.  All of our friends love to visit them. And this is the first time that I have ever had kittens that haven't broken ANYTHING.  They are just angels."

Brenda - Virginia

"Yes, she is just beautiful, such a lovebug.  She scoots all around and then just jumps in your lap and purrs away, loves to be up by your neck, we are so happy with her. Tinkerbell was "Tinkerbell" for Halloween.  We found the costume at "build-a-bear" and it fit her perfectly, she was running around in her dress constantly, she didn't seem to mind it at all, I'll try and send a picture."

Bette - Florida

"Desmond is fitting in wonderfully. What a purr machine!  I love it!  He passed his vet new kitten exam with flying colors yesterday.  He weighs 3 lbs 14 ozs. Go Des!!!  He also had his boosters. Our vet gives them every 3 weeks until 16 weeks old.  And he comes to me when I enter the room. He also LOVES to snuggle, and purrs himself to sleep in my arms while I'm petting him. Yesterday, I laid down with him on the bed and he snuggled up by my head where I could hear his little heartbeat as he purred in my hear and made happy biscuits before falling asleep. Purrfect!  He even pulled my slacks down from the counter to snuggle up in when he went back to the bathroom.  It melted my heart. :)

In the evening, when we are watching TV, once Desmond is finished playing, he likes to snuggle up beside me and purr himself to sleep.  I love that, also!!!  And his loud motor is music to my ears.  My favorite sound in the world is the sound of a contented kitten's purr.  Oh, and he does the "Ragamuffin Flop".  Sometimes when I'm petting him, Desmond will just flop over on his back, wanting me to rub his chest and upper tummy.  Adorable.

I clearly see why Ragamuffins need to stay inside.  (I wouldn't have it any other way, myself.)  But they aren't really afraid of anything and think everything and everyone is their friend.  Desmond chases Gelly around the house and plays with his tail.  Gelly will bop Des on the head, but Desmond keeps playing.  *Bop* Play *bop* play.  Gelly gets annoyed, but Des thinks it's all a game."

Teresa - Michigan 

"Here is the link to Brisco's videos on youtube - more to come.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unnNtz-2Jrc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkHXexPr0SU

Tia,  I am in LOVE with him. When he starts to purr he goes like a motor boat! Thank You to you and your mom for raising great kittens. I will miss the e-mails back and forth. He is sleeping now so I am going to grab a bite to eat."

Dana and Paul - Ohio 

"Dear Aunt Tia,

Well, it's been one week and I must say my new Mom and Dad are quick learners.  It only took three days for them to learn that their bed is my bed, their table is my table and they were put on this Earth to be a source of amusement for me!  Now that we have established that, peace reigns supreme in our - I mean MY house.

I take my afternoon naps on it, but my nights are spent with Mom and Dad.  Dad just loves it when I get up during the night (which I do a lot) and climb over him to jump down.  Especially when I drag my tail over his face.  Oooo, he just luuuvs that!  And when I jump back up on Mom's side of the bed and do push-pulls on her (just to let her know I'm back and safe and everything) she's ever so grateful.  She usually says, "Your son's back, Dad".  That's how I know I've really been adopted as part of the family.  As if there was ever any question about that!

I jumped onto the table four days ago.  Mom reached over to pick me up and put me down but Dad said, "Oh, let him stay.  He's not hurting anything".  So, now I have my own placemat at the table where I lay and dutifully preside over the meals.  I never touch their food - and they never touch mine.  Mom put a little bowl of food on my placemat but I wasn't interested.  I just want to watch them while they have their food.  Did you know they don't stick their tongues into their food and drink?  How strange!  And another thing, I don't think their hygene is all that great.  I've never once seen them lick their hands and wipe their face!  Well, I guess it's up to me to set the example.  They've learned everything else quickly.  Maybe, with a few more lessons, they'll get the idea."

Indiana Jones - Minnesota