In Loving Memory
Ch. Abben Buddy Love
July 24, 1996 - November 17, 2008

Bengals - Abys - Highlanders

After our children (three grown daughters with 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren) grew up and start lives and families of their own, Jim and I focused on our feline family. We have always loved animals, and felt our family was not complete without our pets. We wanted to provide healthy, happy pets for others and to work to improve our breeds and the lives of pets in general. Placing our cats in happy homes or watching one them win in a show is thrilling. What we have enjoyed most are the friendships and the contribution to the quality of our own lives.

Each breed brings unique charm, challenges, and of beauty, temperament and breed standards. The Bengals have dog-like qualities....tolerant and forgiving. They are always ready to curl up to nap with you or take a turn on the agility track. The Abys are physically more affectionate, but on their own terms. Humility was the gift they brought, along with their feral beauty...and the realization that we as mere mortals were in the presence of royalty. The Highlanders are smart and funny... knowing when they make you laugh and repeating the act. They may be more active than either the Bengal or the Aby, but around here it's hard to tell!

A chance miracle brought our first Bengal. Civie Cat, into the home and began our adventure with Bengals, Abyssinians and now Highlanders. She helped raise our grandchildren as well as her own babies. The Bengals have a natural affinity with children and the elderly in addition to being best friends with their people.

In 1996 we were gifted with a Bengal Treasure, CH Abben Buddy Love, the first kitten kept for our breeding program and model of temperament for our program. Buddy is known for the physical soundness and temperament passed to his offspring - still apparent today into the 4th generation. It goes beyond genes - he assists in raising our kittens. He will enter a carrier the minute it is opened.....ready to go to a show or to work as a therapy cat in nursing homes. At age 11 he was still winning finals as an Alter in TICA shows and has won trick contests against dogs at the Festival of the Pet. Buddy tested negative for HCM at age 10 and his mother is well at age 14.

We have enjoyed showing in both TICA and CFA (Abys) and have many titles and Regional Winners in both breeds. We are proud that OhMy was able to play a part in achieving Preliminary New Breed Status for the Highlander. Our Own Winnie Pooh is the clown of the cattery.

Memberships:

• Cattery Registered with both TICA and CFA
• The International Cat Association
• Thunderkatz, Inc Cat Club
• The International Bengal Cat Society
• T-Town Katz Cat Club in Tlisa
• Maine Coon Connection in Texas Cat Club
• Heart of Americats Cat Club in Missouri
• KansasKatz Club in Wichita
• Turkish Van Cat Club in Texas
• LA CATS Cat Club in Texas
• Highlander Breed Association
• Coordinator Purebreed Cat Rescue in Oklahoma