Dark Brown

July 7 is World Chocolate Day!

And we were owned by Chocolate, nicknamed Chucky for over 13 years.

As a kitten, and as brand-new cat pawrents, we thought his fur was a deep, dark brown, hence his name.

As he grew, we realized that he was a black cat, with light tabby markings, that one could only see in certain light.

January, 2005

Tabby!

September, 2009

Chuck on the Pink/Blue chair; it didn't have the pink throw blanket yet.

October, 2013

Celestial Chuck had a jabot AND a belly patch of white fur.

We loved our Chuck, and despite his heart and intestinal woes, he left loving and lasting impressions on us.

Eastside Cats will endeavor to always have a gato negro, as Manny and Chili Bruce will attest to, in memory of Chucky Chocolate.

So, celebrate World Chocolate Day with a dark chocolate-colored kitty cat!

❤️ 🐈‍⬛ ❤️ 🐈‍⬛ ❤️

Pucker Up

July 6 is International Kissing Day, or World Kiss Day; an unofficial holiday to simply enjoy the kissing experience!

A few sillies to commemorate the day:

If I can get my lips near a cat, they are gonna get smooched!

I do not, nor will not, apologize.

😽 😽 😽 

Loving Leonard

My dear friend, E. T. in British Columbia, whom I visited last year (and had a blast!), decided that this ginger boy needed to be in her house as soon as possible,

Was Papaya, at CATS: Cat Advocates Teaching and Saving Society. 

Now called Leonard, he was shy for awhile, then began venturing out.

Resident Sweet Pea was fairly sanguine about Leonard, and they get along well.

Equal time share on the sunpuddles!

Leonard was returned to the shelter, and E. T., who has been owned by ginger boys before, knew immediately that he belonged with her and Sweet Pea.

I loved Vancouver Island, and now I must plan a trip get acquainted with Leonard, as Sweet Pea already knows that sleeping in my lap on the lounger is A-OK.

Welcome, Leonard!

❤️❤️❤️