November 10, 2006
Thalia
This Sunday will mark Thalia's third anniversary as a member of our family. Unlike Salem and Ebby who were born of the streets, I bought Thalia from a breeder. After I lost Athena, I really didn't want another cat, but I had always wanted another Siamese because we had two when I was a kid, and I always liked their coloring and personality.
I remember bringing Thalia home in her little crate. She was the sweetest little thing, and she hardly took her big beautiful deep blue eyes off of me the whole ride home. (The breeder lived a good twenty minutes away from us.) I felt sad for Thalia's mother; she had already had her other kitten taken away from her earlier that day, and looked a bit frantic. Here's a picture of Thalia's mother
When I first saw Thaly's mother the day I went to give the breeder my down payment, I thought she was a beautiful cat, but a bit small. The male was in the house, but the breeder discouraged me from seeing him because he wasn't very sociable. But, after meeting Jasmine, (that's Thalia's mother's name,) I was sold.
Thalia turned out to be even more beautiful than her mother. Thalia is long, and very fast. She is a true hunter. I can't wait until we have our house, and she has room to run.
When it came to personality, Thalia did not disappoint me. She is crazy, but she is also smart.
Anyway, I am rambling, so on with the pictures...
More cats can be found at the Friday Ark at The Modulator, and the Carnival of the Cats this Sunday.
I love the face plant napping, one of my meezers does this too. So weird, but very cute :)
Posted by: Leigh at November 10, 2006 2:54 PMBeautiful. Thank you. :-)
Posted by: Sissy Willis at November 10, 2006 3:37 PMHEY! YOU STOLE OUR MICKEY BLANKIE! Bonnie slept in "Mickey's ear" for a few YEARS before moving to the bottom of the blanket; now that's where Victor sleeps on Mom's feet.
And yes, Thalia IS beautiful. Is she bigger than her momma?
What a beatiful tribute, and an exceptionally beautiful cat. I can't imagine how she breathes either, but it makes for an amusing picture!
Posted by: Jen at November 10, 2006 5:48 PMShe is furry beautiful. I just love love love the shots of her napping with her face nestled down into the blanket. My Manx likes to put her face down and sleep too. She snores.
Posted by: Debra at November 11, 2006 9:47 AMI really love Siamese cats. They are the closest thing to a mini-panther that you can actually keep as a pet.
I got a new blog, BTW. The new one was necessary, since I quit drinking! ;-)
Posted by: Frank L. at November 11, 2006 2:23 PMThalia is a true beauty.
Posted by: Coll at November 12, 2006 7:39 AMHappy Gotcha day Thalia!
Posted by: PJ and The Boyz at November 16, 2006 5:19 AMAdorable photos Jeff. When I lost Brennan and Sasha, I too felt that I would never want cats again. I was so broken hearted. But they have a way of demanding your attention, and before you know it, they too are part of your life as well.
Getting them was a wonderful way for me to heal. It has been difficult, but I have also been able to offer them a wonderful life. Without that, they just wouldn't have made it, since they were only 4 weeks old when they were abandoned.
The photos of Thalia are simply beautiful. She looks so much like my Sasha. Thank you. :)
Bill
Posted by: Bill at November 16, 2006 1:45 PMBill,
Whenever I look at the pictures of your dear Sasha, I think of how she resembles my Thalia. :)
Posted by: Jeff at November 16, 2006 3:02 PM