Purrfectly Feminine Feline



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 Mittens as with all the other cats, started out as a wondering stray. She first showed up when I still was leaving my back door open, letting the cats come and go as they wished. Eventually she started spending the majority of her time with me. Most nights sleeping in bed with me. When I would pick her up I noticed that she smelled perfumery. A nice pleasant aroma not at all like dirt or the outdoors, not like the litter either.




Skinny Cat



One day while “M” was over we were discussing some of the traits each of the cats have. Mittens was in the room next to us when she observed how pink her nose is. I happened to mention that Mittens has the pinkest lips I have seen on a cat. “M” said that was because she was a proper little girl, which caused me to mention how sweet Mittens smelled. She said that mittens was a totally feminine cat. I had to agree. She was all delicate and graceful at that time, still is pretty much. She has lost her girlish figure along with some of her grace along the way.



Good Pose of Mittens.



When you can get a good look at her straight in the face it looks like she is wearing a mask. It reminds me of one worn by French women at masquerade balls in the 1800's. Like you see in the movies, big, flowery that covers the eyes, held on a stick in front of the face. Cat like coming down to a point at the bottom, like in the image. One of the ones that flair out around the cheek bones instead of curving back around the face. Most defiantly a ladies mask. I tried to find a good picture on line here is the best I could find.



 

Masks from online



Face mask shot.



 

 

I have not been able to get a full on face picture of her yet, at least not from the proper angle. If you look at the close ups of her you can get the idea. Both sides are flawlessly symmetrical. She also has little black teardrops under her eyes. Almost like little clasps to hold the mask on her face. Of course she is wearing a long black cape with her underbelly in white. All dressed ready for the ball.



Tear drop at the eyes.



When you scratch her behind the ears she will stare at you with a soft delicate look in her face. Like she is both enjoying it and patiently putting up with you at the same time. I have nicked named her Mamma Mittens. She will sooth and mother the other cats, letting them curl up next to her. She will bath and clean them, attending both Squirrel and Mizz Purrzzy on a regular basis. Those two will come up rub against her until she starts to lick them. Then they will lay down next to her while she cleans them. She will tolerate most any cat, I have seen her do this once or twice with one of the long haired calico's also. Lil' Bit is fiercely independent not into all of that. Mittens is gentle with her too, they both play and chase each other.



Pink nose.



 



While Mittens has a calming affect on the other cats, she is not sure what to think about the Martian. She along with the others will growl and hiss at him, but wont attack him. When Mizz Purrzzy tries to start a fight with him, she will run to join in along with the others. Over all Mittens is a very kind and loving cat. Especially when she was pregnant, she would purr loud and proud eating up all the attention.

Mamma Mittens
grooms Mizz Purrzzy.

 

She still likes belly rubs, with scratches behind the ears. But no longer tolerates being held. Hardly ever fusses, rarely meows. She is very factitious though requiring an exceptionally clean litter box. She will come up rub against my legs then walk to the box, then back to me. Continuing until I get up and clean it to her satisfaction. Watching me every step of the way. Then once finished will jump in and use it. All prim and proper like the hole time.





Momma? I need some lov'n.



One more skinny shot.

 

 

Mittens is the only one that does not pick on Girl, although Lil' Bit is only trying to play with Girl when she does. Mittens can be insistent but is not pushy. To finish, overall Mittens is a “Purrfectly Feminine Feline” all lady like and proper, 100% girl. Hope you enjoy the pic's of her.

Prima Donna (First Kitty)



Sitting Pretty! Squirrel likes to pose.
(House is mess, sorry)

 When Squirrel first showed up she was the invisible kitty. I would hear her come in to eat, but whenever I tried to look she was gone. Sometimes I would get a glimpse of her tail, all big and bushy. Coming in really hungry one day she let me walk into the kitchen while she was eating. I could not get to close at first, but soon was able to sit beside her while she ate.

Squirrel's Early days.

I tired to scratch her behind the ears but she would just wine ehhh ehhh ehhhhh. Mumbling into her meal, because she did not stop eating. (Skinny cat see second pic) Using her head as a pivot point she would circle around the can of food. Needless to say she was not too friendly nor was I able to get close unless she was eating.



Hiding under the bed.



She started to hang around the house, sleeping in a box or on a blanket. At this time Girl was still spending a lot of time under the beds hiding from everything. Being skittish Squirrel would chase her trying to start a fight. They got into it once, that I had to break up. Two days later I noticed Girl was licking a cut and took her to the vet. I did not connect the two events until the vet said it looked like a puncture wound on Girl's tail. A couple of bite marks actually. Those two have not gotten along very sell since.



Belly Rub, Attack Pose!



One day while my brother and his wife was over she finally let me pet her. She became loving very quick after that. Soon she became a lap kitty, jumping on my lap most anytime I sat down. When I would come home from work she would run out to meet me rubbing against my legs. Looking for some loving. Following me everywhere, constantly wanting to be near her daddy. She has never like to be held, will squirm and wine until she is put down. Then right back to rubbing up against me, wanting to get petted. Most importantly NO belly rubs, Squirrel does NOT like. She will attack. LOL



 

Hamming it up for the camera.



Squirrel's favorite hobby is to chase Girl. She will lie in wait outside the bedroom door for Girl to emerge then chase her back in. From across the room if she sees Girl walking she will leap up and give chase. She came in as head cat pushing Girl out of the way. She started sleeping with me taking Girl's spot on the bed.



 

Her favorite toys.



Squirrel really enjoys playing, chasing after balls through out the house. She would take a toy like the first one pictured and toss it 5-6 feet into the air and jump up to catch it before it hit the ground. The second toy pictured (I circled the attachment) she would chase around the house. She would jump over 5 foot into the air to get it. She would run after a string, when she caught it she would do a flip. Just roll right over grabbing it on the way. Then Mittens showed up while trying to join in she was pushing Squirrel out of the way.

Squirrel had attitude when she first showed up. What with her chasing Girl, growling and mumbling at me when I tried to pick her up. Still though she is the brave one. When someone comes in she will be out to see who it is, if she approves she will even rub up against them. She really likes “M” and will jump onto the couch to get petted by her.



Squirrel playing with her toy.



Then came Mizz Purrzzy, who would chase Squirrel under the bed like she did to Girl. It surprised me at first . But like I said she changed a lot calming down becoming more loving. So maybe that is what it was. Having to fight for attention may be good for her. She has started to come out once again. Playing with almost the same abandon as before.



 

Bribing her to come out from under the couch.



Squirrel likes to help out.
Here she is helping me make cookies.

 

Well that is Squirrel, loving, outgoing, a ham that loves to have her picture taken. She is just so photogenic that I have more pictures of her than of any of the others.