CINDON BURMESE

          European Burmese raised underfoot with lots of love

Hi Cindy,                                                                                                        6/8/05

The others have wandered out from hiding but with lots of bushy tails. No fights, thank goodness. The towel idea will be in effect and after the end of the week I'll start with the cage thing for an hour or so during the day. He's into EVERYTHING and so sweet.

Sylvia

Cindy,

CeCe is doing great!  She is so playful and active.  I can see that you did a good job of raising her.  She is very affectionate and great company for me.  I couldn't be happier.

Cindy,                                                                                                                  7/10/05  

Solo is wonderful.  He is so affectionate and purrs whenever I touch him.  He and Sasha are best friends.  They love to chase each other around and play together.  Solo is getting so big.  He’s going to be a huge boy.

Hi Cindy ...as you can see, I have lost Jax's affection for a little while.  Chester has taken over completely and sleeps and eats with Jax, and washes him.  I'm getting a little bit jealous!  Thank you for Jax.  We love him so much.  He is a loving, naughty, funny, cuddly little clown who loves to climb Christmas trees. 

1/25/06

Hi Cindy,

Update on Jake and Elwood.  I had them at the vet last night.  The vet was extremely complimentary of you and your work.  Her quote was "it doesn't get much better than this!"   She said that they were absolutely beautiful and that they would certainly grow up to be BIG boys.  They purred loudly throughout the entire visit and charmed everyone at the clinic.

8/17/05

Dear Cindy,

Romeo is doing great. He was at the vet last week for his rabies shot and weighs 5.1 pounds. Gaining steadily. The girls at the vet are so excited when he comes in. They fuss over him the whole time. 

And yes he is a rascal and a lover boy all in one. He has figured out that I leave in the morning so he wants to play. I feel so bad leaving him. And he has figured out that the front door is the escape route. He also loves the window sills and he has taken over the porch - no air conditioning out there. He doesn't mind the heat and the furniture is really comfy. He sits in the hot sun at the glass door and bakes himself.  He is fascinated with the electric rake on the kitty litter box. When it goes off he runs and his ears go back while it rakes.

He has a new thing in the morning where he walks on my face and plops down on my face because he wants me to wake up and play. And he is persistent. He starts at 630, then again at 700. The tail in the face at that hour is a bit much. And he talks and talks all the time. Has a lot to say. He sleeps under the covers with me all night - until the face walking starts.

He loves people food and helps himself when we eat. Swordfish, ribs, chicken, tomato and mozzarella (mostly the juice) and he licks beer off Randy's lips - a real guy cat! He also learned how to ask for water in the sink in the morning but hasn't quite figured out how to keep his feet dry while he drinks. He is starting to climb higher and higher each day. He likes to run down the hall after me or Randy and climb up our legs. Full of energy. And he chews on the wooden knob on the piano key cover - that has to stop. Loves his feathers and climber.

Catherine
Cape May, NJ

Catherine and Randy later adopted Penelope, as well as Yatzee (mother of Romeo and Penelope).

1/24/06

Last night Romeo was sleeping with Yatzee!!!!! in her room on the lambskin bed. So cute. I think he was a little embarrassed. Romeo and Penelope are always piled up together sleeping. Yatzee likes to have her own little spot on the bed. She likes to do the Queen thing. When the bed is made she sleeps in the middle between the big pillows and looks like she is holding court.

Penelope is a hoot sometime - and other times....well you can imagine. And it is only when there is food involved that she tries our patience.  When we are finished eating I clean-up the kitchen and leave a plate and/or bowl for her to clean out. Then when she is out of the bedroom she runs to the kitchen and washes the dishes. Last night I forgot to wipe out the frying pan...She was standing in the greasy pan licking like a mad squirrel, covered with grease. She had it on her back, on her nose, on the top of her head. She was smiling from ear to ear. Randy just shakes his head. Who needs a dishwasher when we have Penelope.......

1/8/06

Hi Cindy

Sadie had a good ride home to NJ. Has successfully settled in having found the litter box, water and food bowls. She played a little and slept a little (in both of our laps) and explored a lot before we all went to bed.  Since we got up, we have played and explored.  She is especially interested in a toy mouse that spins around inside a plastic circle-she is busy with that at the moment.

I cannot tell how precious she is-you have done a wonderful job. She is beautiful with an independent but sweet personality-and we could not be happier.

We look forward to keeping you informed about her progress and will be sure you get pictures too.

It was a pleasure to meet you and Don and the whole Cindon family yesterday. It is a day we will never forget. Thank you for our little Sadie-she is a dream come true.

1/29/06

Cindy,

To say Quincy is a talker is an understatement.  He is forever giving his opinion on even the most mundane matters.  Quincy did well at his vet appointment.  The vet tech at the office carried Quincy and Baxter around to show them off to the other staff.

Baxter and Quincy get along just fine and spend countless hours chasing each other through cat tunnels and up to the top of the cat condo.  After some playtime they are happy to sleep together on the back of the sofa and groom each other.  I am still surprised at the ease at which Baxter and Quincy got along.  They definitely have different personalities though.  Baxter is quiet and reserved and Quincy is loud and outgoing.  We love them both and they seem to compliment each others personality.

Things are going well with the family blending together.  Ghirardelli and Dove touched noses  a couple of times Wednesday so there is no more hissing there.  The youngster bounded up onto the table that has Hershey's favorite bed in the sun and hissed at Hershey; Hershey raised his head and spoke to Ghirardelli who interpreted the message as "my bed, go away."  Having shown the proper deference, Ghirardelli is accepted (ignored) by Hershey now.

Much to our surprise, Callebaut was the most reluctant.  In fact, he hid under the bed for a day and a half.  Wednesday afternoon he came out and watched from afar as Ghirardelli and I played.  Thursday morning Ghirardelli went under the couch and when Callebaut saw the skirt moving he had to get involved.  They started racing around the house keeping about a half a room's length between them. 

Ghirardelli spent some time on Dove's favorite perch on the desk looking out thewindow this morning and has now discovered that the recliner makes a very good nest for a little boy.  I spent the afternoon in here with him and had a nap; when I woke up he was curled up on my pillow purring.  He is enjoying the toy maze and he likes to pounce on balls.

Hi Cindy - We love Fiona so much.  She is very funny and playful.  She loves all the attention she gets and certainly makes herself known if she is not getting enough!  When she plays, her claws never come out.  She is just so sweet.  She is great with the boys too.  She is a little cautious around Aidan but shows her affection when he is sleeping.  I have found her laying on his back or alongside of him. 

Hey Cindy,

Sophie is sleeping with us and pushing Don off of the bed.  How can something so little take up so much room???  She likes to snuggle and to be VERY close.  We are definitely enjoying her!!!  She is exactly what we wanted.  Everyone that has met her has fallen in love with her!  So yes...we love Sophie.  I'm so very glad that we found you when we did.  Everyone at the vet wanted to know where we found her, so I've given them all your name.  They complimented you on Sophie's condition and her records.  Thanks again for helping us get Sophie!