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Kitolino is doing fantastic. He is as Sandy says "a two hand guy" now. He is glittering all over and has a very shiny coat. He moves in this elegant wild cat way - his front legs in a row when he walks. He definitively looks wild when he approaches. But what a soft personality. He is highly affectionate and cuddly. I taught him to jump in my arms when I make him a sign. He jumps up my legs and I catch him, because he is not using his claws. He tries this with visitors in the gallery as well, but since they are not familiar with the catching trick he falls down and runs away protesting loudly.He is very social with people. We had a group of twelve people in all at once and he was sitting right in the middle and trying to get their attention. Of course everybody asks for him now . He is becoming famous among film people. He is very vocal. Not to speak of the sweet Miu's in the morning and the Mau's at feeding time or the long complains when he has to go and his toilet isn't completely clean. The trills he must have inherited from his mom. He also chats from the balcony with people on the street. I would say he is an amazing creature. He is very intelligent and fearless. He rides in the back window of our car ( we have a station wagon and he stays behind the net on a woolen blanket while we go shopping or for breakfast) He also has learned to go on the leash and likes visiting pet stores and choose his toys himself. Picky these Bengals! I am happy to see that you bred Jazz Myn and Mani again. Good choice. Kito is very special and we are happy every day having him.

Thanks very much Teresa . . . . .Sandy G and Stefani P from Vancouver, BC . Kito resides at an art gallery / home in Vancouver, BC

Kito looking at himself on Sandy's computer screen.

Lil Luna, "Baghi" and Socooro at Baghi's 1st birthday party Banyan Tree "Tia Maria" has recently joined Sylvia's family :).

I just thought I'd write to tell you how much we are enjoying our beautiful kittens. Li'l Luna is very much her father's daughter. She is friendly, adventurous and very affectionate. Socorro on the other hand, is not quite as gregarious but is extremely affectionate. Bagheera *, as you know, has appointed himself 'big' brother to the girls and the three of them get along famously. Most recently one of my living room lamps was used as a pole vault in their morning 'exercise' session. Finding oven mitts in the toilet in the middle of the night seems to be also another forte of one of them but we don't know who! Everyone is growing and developing well. Their coats are shiny and their rosettes are beautiful (except for Baggy but you can see his in the right light!!).

Yesterday we had a birthday party for Bagheera 'cause he's 1 year old now! All parties enjoyed their special afternoon of 'Fancy Feast' and catnip. Thanks again for these beautiful creatures. They have given us hours and hours of pleasure with no doubt more to come....Sylvia T of Penticton...

(Bagheera, or "Baghi" is from Radiant Bengals. Li'l Luna and Socorro are from Banyan Tree)

" Kovu"

We love having him to come home to. He is the most playful, energetic, and social cat I have ever met. He is always in the center of the action. When we have company over he is always playing with all the people. Everyone that see's him compliments how beautiful he is. Kovu really seems to have more the characteristics of a dog than that of your average cat. When he is standing on the bed I walk up and push him over, he gets up, then i push him over again, he gets up, then usually about the third time he is like, ok now its on and he grabs my hand and starts wrestling with it but he is never too rough with his claws or teeth. Kovu is also great with my niece, she is just under 2 and the two of them play together. Kovu seems to know to be extra gentle with her and never scratches her even though she can get a little rough some times. He also still loves the water and as soon as a tap comes on he is there in a second. He jumps into the shower every morning. Anyway he is doing great and we just love him and really want to get another cat from you when we move into a place that will allow it. It is funny my sister and my parents both fight over who is going to get to look after him if we ever go away for the weekend . So here are a few more pics of him. As you can see he is turning out to be so beautiful. Jim and Alana, Kamloops, BC

" Jimmy"

You were so right, this is the only kitten ( I have had three) that goes all the way to the top of the tree and has been the tree topper. Aubree is doing great! She loves water. The next trip to Vegas I will have to invest in a heavy ceramic bowl. Since both cats eat dry food I got one of the water dishes that hold a liter of water. Aubree not only stuck her paws in the dish, her head up the hole, if that was not enough she used her teeth to dump the container over and we( Aubree, Dave and myself ) watched a liter of water flow over my kitchen floor. Nothing is more fun than to play in the flow of water exiting the faucet in the tub. She has such a wonderful personality my mother-in-law is not a cat person but....

David and Jeanne N and family, Topock, Arizona

Rajah has adapted well to his new home. He is a blessing! We love him so much! He is very playful!!! Brings many laughs to us daily! Things here are wonderful with the new arrival of Rajah. He is the most precious thing I know. He loves water! He likes to play a lot! We have a ton of toys for him. He also likes to attack your feet as you walk by the bed...lol. He attacks my bunny slippers too. It's so funny. I am really glad we have him. He loves to cuddle and play, he even does surprise attacks on us and wakes us up in the morning...very cute! ...2005

..Katrina and Scott M of Venice, California.

" Aubree Ann"

Jetta has brought so much joy into my life, I could not imagine my life without her. She is the perfect kitten for me! We have bonded wonderfully. She sleeps with me everyday, even when I am napping (ha ha). She is very, very affectionate. She loves to be patted, and loves her kisses. She will sit on my lap, and just roll around so I can pat her everywhere. Her markings are beautiful, she is very agile and already into everything. Jetta is such a beautiful, playful, and affectionate girl, I thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to owning such a wonderful little girl! ...2005

Samson is doing great (keeping his name). They are getting along great, Jetta is even licking his face. He is so much fun to watch. He becomes airborne at times….I bet she is just as amazed as I am. He is great for her, keeps her going and entertained J. This is sure a busy little household lol. 2006 ...Peni B of Vancouver,BC

Hi Teresa, Kenya is doing well, she has attached herself to Rick (my hubby), he is in love and so is she. I love her too, she naps with me, but sleeps with Rick all night, curled up to him. When we are watchingTV in the evening she snuggles both of us, she is a doll. Her and Jada are getting along well, they wrestle and romp and nap and wash each other. Sometimes I fear Jada gets a bit too rough, but Kenya doesn't really ever back down, she holds her own.

We love her, her little face with those eyes and cheeks, make us melt every time.

Adele and Rick H, Campbell Rr. BC

" Rajah Jr."

"Kenya" with Jada

Samson ( I changed his name from Simba to
Samson) is doing fantastic! He and Simon are the best of friends, they sleep
together in their little bed or with me & play non stop together! It's
monkey see monkey do with those two - they are best buddies ..They are very
healthy and happy - growing for sure! I'm house sitting at my parents for
the next week and they also have an older cat and an older dog. Both Simon
and Samson could have cared less about either! Samson was trying to play
with (Frannie) my parents old border collie last night - it was just
hilarious...- Frannie thought it was quite amusing to have a little cat run
back and forth under her tummy and between her legs! I wish I would have had
a video camera - it was so funny! Samson is just the cutest fellow ever -
super active but also very affectionate when he finally runs out of gas and
when I come home after work. ...Jacqueline P, Vancouver, BC

Just wanted to take a minute to let you know that Zara has adapted beautifully to her new environment. She is very comfortable with both Bill and myself and comes running to our voices. She continues to explore all the various corners – high and low and has staked out some favorite spots. She love to run and as it is a loft style apartment, she has lots of room to do so! She does not make shy at all when company comes to meet her and is quite a “show off” if truth be told! She purrs constantly and the only time she has woken us up at night was two nights ago when she decided that she needed to lick my nose and then cuddle after she had walked across Bill to get to his water glass on his bedside table! Other than that, she has decided to “nest” under the bed at night and she either sleeps all night or prowls very quietly! Just a quick update to let you know that the kittens seem to be adapting to each other very well. Zara doesn’t seem to mind “sharing” except when it comes to her “people” and then she gets a bit possessive. When I started to write this she was curled in my lap, and Bogart** decided to join us, but he wanted the back of the chair and my neck…that worked for a while, but now they are chasing each other – he is quite vocal, including lots of purrs. ...Bill and Kim E, Kelowna, BC

**Bogart is another Bengal kitten that Bill & Kim adopted from me as a companion for Zara. They are related.