I love cats.  I have always loved cats.  I grew up with cats and really cannot remember a time when I didn’t have at least one special cat.  Even when I was in the US Air Force and could not keep a cat with me, I had one at home with my mom.   My daughter Katie and I went “looking” at cats one day at the Golden Valley Humane Society and brought home “Cricket” pictured here.  Cricket lives indoors but sneaks out in warmer weather.  Cricket is a very sociable and vocal cat.  She is a very good pet but will not put up with being ignored.  Cricket has a middle name, Marie, because sometimes when she is quite naughty a middle name helps with the tone of the conversation.  <smile>

Cricket Marie

One of the best things about having a hobby farm is that cats are a welcome partner.  Here is a picture of Peach, the oldest of my 2 barn cats.  I saw Peach in the hay on the day she was born and named her.  My dear friends Marcia and Gary saved Peach for me, so I could bring her home when she was old enough.  Peach makes her home in the barn and makes good use of that beautiful coat. 

Peach in the cold winter sun