Art @ The Hermitage: New Family Members

Friday, August 15, 2008

New Family Members

I'm sure there are those who will say we've totally lost it, and, maybe we have... but, lost or not, we've done it again - we've rescued some more cats. Our population now stands at 24... an even two dozen... that's a nice number, wouldn't you agree? We always name our kids after musicians, and this trio of lovelies are named for the gorgeous and hugely talented Andrews Sisters.

Patty

LaVerne

Maxene

4 comments:

Anonymous said...: What beautiful little girls! I'm sure that you'll fatten them up in no time. At one time my feral cat colony totalled nine (plus one baby possum) - now we're down to one - I can't imagine having 24 cats.; August 16, 2008 at 5:49 AM
Ricë said...: oh, they're gorgeous! and they look so content--kind of like little princesses. and having a princess in our house--Lennie Lulu--i can tell you what you already know: you're in trouble now with three.; August 16, 2008 at 7:17 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi, it's dorothea tortilla in Oregon & I love the kitties! Your blog is great. We have a lot of the same interests.; August 16, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Molly said...: WOW! Well, it HAS been a while since you added to your family so you were over due. They are gorgeous and certainly look very friendly and content with their new home. I'd like to hear how they came to be adopted by you?

Molly; August 16, 2008 at 4:21 PM

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