My Children (Zoo)

Everybody is writing about their families...here's mine. 

Beaker:  Age: 13  Joined the family in 1990.  Started out being my niece's cat.  Niece moved back to Illinois...cat stayed.

Bebe:  Age: 13.  Also joined family in 1990, about 3 months after Beaker.  For many years, Beak believed she was his own personal kitten.

Sprite:  Age:  12.  Abandoned the family who lived across the street to come live with us.  Try explaining THAT to your neighbors...

Bartie:  Age:  6.  Joined family when rescued as a tiny baby kitten trying to cross a five-lane highway.  Saved by a guy on a bicycle, who handed him to me. Mine now!

Choo-Choo:  Age:  4.  Acquired from my sister, who swore she was a male. Her favorite being in the whole wide world is her brother Sprite.  They are sometimes referred to as "Me" and "Mini-me." 

Maude:  Age: 3.  Also abandoned the family who lived across the street to come live with us.  New street, new neighbors...but still hard to explain.

Lucy:  Age: 3.  When I stopped working full-time, I decided I wanted a dog.  She understands that the word "dog" refers to her, but she has no idea she IS one.  Actually believes she is mostly human and partly cat...has no affinity for other canines whatsoever. 

These are the guys who own the place...my husband and I are just the hired help.