Aeryn Sun

Aeryn SunAeryn’s mummy was abandoned when she was pregnant. My coworker found the litter about a week or so after they were born. Aeryn started off very shy and didnt like anyone. Now she is the most cuddly cat I’ve ever had.

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Comment by Pat
2006-10-03 07:12:45

Aeryn’s a beauty. Love the one black eye.

Comment by cat Lvr1230
2006-10-03 16:09:01

shes soooooooooooo cute!!!!! :)

 
 
Comment by Fred from Madison NJ
2006-10-03 07:14:34

I loves me some calicos. They always have such expressive faces (well, at least I think they have expressive faces) with the multi-colored look.

Comment by ppearson in KY
2006-10-03 07:17:26

I’m with you Fred. My calico Gracie has the most expressive face of any cat I’ve lived with.

Love the name Aeryn Sun. *Sci fi Fuzz*

 
 
Comment by brandi Lee in Maryland with 19 fuzzbutts to love!
2006-10-03 07:22:16

good morning sunshine :)

 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 07:27:25

What beautiful markings she has! It looks like she is wearing a little beret. And don’t get me started on those squishable paws….

Comment by Loislaine from Illinois
2006-10-03 20:40:08

Yes, I’ve made the Kitty Litter Cake. It was great fun and lots of laughs. Be sure to soften a couple of the Tootsie Rolls and hang them over the edge of the pan. It adds to the grossness.
Try it you’ll like it!

 
 
Comment by m in athens
2006-10-03 07:32:29

What a cute little baby! I love her black eyepatch. And that’s the pinkest little nose I’ve seen in a while.

We’re selling crafts to benefit feral cats! Take a gander at http://www.athensalleycats.etsy.com if you take the notion.

Peace,

Comment by Pansysmum
2006-10-03 09:19:08

Great stuff, m. I am happy to help out the ferals always.

 
 
Comment by meegle from OH
2006-10-03 07:33:26

*PEAK-A-BOO* … did i scare you?

too cute and you are right Dee, it does look like Aeryn has a beret on!

 
Comment by Jonesey
2006-10-03 07:40:33

Wasn’t this kitty in Furscape? ;-)

 
Comment by Daisy'sMum
2006-10-03 07:50:37

That is one pretty kitty (or, probably, *BEAUTI-FUZZ*)

Sorry if you’ve seen this before, but it was in my cat protection charity newsletter this morning:

If I asked God for a tree,
He’d give me a forest
If I asked God for a stream,
He’d give me an ocean
If I asked God for a cloud,
He’d give me the sky
But if I asked God for an angel,
He’d give me a cat

Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 07:56:25

I have never read that—it’s beautiful!

 
Comment by Evangeline in Montreal Canada
2006-10-03 08:52:49

Daisy’sMum, this is lovely, is it OK if I borrow it? I’m going to send it some kitty loving friends of mine :))

Comment by Daisy'sMum
2006-10-04 06:19:15

I got it from the newsletter of the Bournemouth & District branch of Cats Protection, in England. Their website is

http://www.bournemouthcats.org.uk

The only author given is ‘Joe (aged 14)’; I don’t know where they got it from. I just tried to phone and ask, but the line was busy. I will try again, or you might like to email them - see the website, which has lots of lovely cat photos, too!

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Comment by Renee in Arkansas
2006-10-03 11:33:02

Dear Daisy’s mum, I liked the poem. It is cute, THANKS! Cats are little angels. They are so sweet and entertaining.

 
Comment by DONNA
2006-10-04 06:05:53

Is this poem an original with you as the author?

 
 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 07:54:49

Since I moved into a new apartment in August, I thought this was very funny and TRUE!

*Ten tips for cats who are forced to relocate with their owners*

1. If you sense your owner plans to move, be on your best behavior.

Revive those terminally cute poses you used to get yourself adopted. Let your owner sleep past 5 AM. Keep your paws out of your owner’s hair.

Use the litterbox religiously. If you must throw up, head for the bathroom and skip the windowsills.

You do not want your owner to entertain thoughts like, “I don’t want to ruin the beautiful floors in our new home,” or, “You know, it’s really hard to rent an apartment when you have a cat.”

2. Here’s a great game. Jump into an empty box, stick your head out and hold the pose while your owner runs around looking for a camera. As soon as she appears, finger on snap button, turn around and point your tail at the camera.

You’ll learn some new cuss words, guaranteed.

3. The arrival of the moving van is your cue to hide. You can have lots of fun with this one.

Your owner will run around frantically, cursing the movers: “You idiots! You left the door open! Now little Furball is gone forever!”

After they’ve wasted an hour running around the neighborhood, appear out of nowhere and begin to wash. When they shriek, “Oh there she is!” and try to hug you, summon an aloof glare and wash your face again.

Bonus tip: If you really want to freak them out, hide in your cat carrier.

4. As you begin your twelve-hour drive, remember that your owners would rather listen to your yowling than to the latest music or the local weather and news. Keep it up!

5. Demand a litterbox break as soon as your owner begins driving on a road where it is absolutely impossible to pull over. A narrow bridge with bumper-to-bumper traffic is a good choice.

6. Motel etiquette calls for you to sit in the window, looking absolutely adorable. Encourage passers-by to tap on the glass at all hours, especially if your owner has forgotten to draw the curtains.

If you suspect your owners have snuck you into the room without checking, begin yowling as soon as they try to move you to a more secluded spot.

7. When it’s time to hit the road at 6 AM, you don’t want to be found. If you can position yourself under the queensize bed, out of reach of your owner’s arms, you can delay everyone’s travel plans for a good half hour. The award for the most creative hiding place goes to the feline who wedged herself between mattress cover and springs.

Caution: This only works if your owner really adores you. If you can’t be found in twenty minutes, you might be looking for a new home.

8. Insist on being present when boxes are unpacked. Jump into each box to make sure the contents arrived safely. If your owners lock you into the bathroom “so kitty can’t escape,” use the opportunity to practice your singing. The movers need entertainment, too.

9. Demand to test each windowsill of the new home. If you still have claws, test the curtains to see if they’ll hold your weight. Fifteen pounds? Should be no problem.

Miniblinds offer limitless opportunities for new versions of torture-the-owner. How many can you bend? How about breaking off a little hole for your head to peek through? Cute.

10. Encourage your owner to get a dog. You may never have to move again. “Honey, we can’t move. We could never afford another place where Spot could have a yard.”

Comment by Evangeline in Montreal Canada
2006-10-03 08:50:19

Thanks, Dee. Funny stuff..The one about the mini blinds made laugh out loud what is it with cats and blinds?! One of mine uses it to wake me up. She plays as if it was a harp..
You are also right about the Aeryn wearing a beret………

I spent minutes looking at Aeryn Sun. She has a sweet expressive face. Love her :))

Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 09:11:05

Evangeline—
My cats drive me nuts with the blinds! If the horizontal blinds in my bedroom are closed, they will “break” through them to sit on the window sill. I try to leave them open most of the time, but one day last week I had forgotten—I was worried all day that I would come home and the blinds would be ripped apart. But, thankfully, they had left them alone. I still think they are messing with me….

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Comment by Evangeline in Montreal Canada
2006-10-03 13:58:37

*Hey Dee*
Yep they are messing with you. You know they really are like kids. They want attention and don’t seem to care if it is negative attention! I think that’s why they left your blinds alone when you weren’t there, mom wasn’t there to scold them, lol…….

 
 
 
Comment by ROWAN
2006-10-03 09:01:05

That is awesome! do you mind if i forward it to my friends?

Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 09:04:42

Be my guest!

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Comment by ROWAN
2006-10-03 09:39:43

SAWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
 
Comment by Mary
2006-10-03 10:28:05

There must be something about cats and blinds! My little Trixie bangs the blinds every morning to wake me up and so she can sit in the windowsill.

 
Comment by Renee in Arkansas
2006-10-03 11:43:10

Hi Dee, Glad you are back. I missed seeing your stories and comments for awhile. They always make my day. I really like your tips for cats. Made me laugh. Hope things will get better for you. Also, Aeryn Sun is such a beautiful little fuzz!

Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 11:50:49

Thanks, Renee—that’s very kind and very appreciated.

And, Anji, thanks for the sweet words yesterday, as well.

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Comment by Jennifer
2006-10-04 11:55:11

Dee,
The moving tips for cats was hilarious. I loved it.
Jennifer

 
 
Comment by kathy
2006-10-03 08:17:04

ahhhhhhh - poor little baby - so glad they all were found. I have calicos - always sweeties.

 
Comment by caroline
2006-10-03 08:51:25

She’s so pretty! She’ll soon have the queenly attitude that all calicoes seem to have. :)

Comment by Mary
2006-10-03 10:45:14

I totally agree about the queenly attitute. I have a 9 year old calico named Lucy. She is every inch a queen. She showed up at my door lost and hungry and we’ve been in love ever since.

I heard a saying that calicos are like Hershey bars, half sweet and half nuts! It’s the truth.

 
 
Comment by Jody
2006-10-03 09:05:29

What a cutie! And to a Farscape fan, too! :)

 
Comment by Maxwell
2006-10-03 09:24:05

Cute cat!

 
Comment by Maggie
2006-10-03 09:31:08

Sweet girl! Calicos are beautiful.
She was waiting for the right family so she could come out of her shell.

“Hey….what’s THAT?!!!”
ATTACK

 
Comment by Bryan
2006-10-03 09:35:04

Thriple treat today! Loved the picture of Aeryn’s beautiful markings, Daisy’s poem and Dee’s moving tips. Have the enjoyment each year of replaing some of the broken mini blinds slats until I got smart and got rid of the blinds. Thanks for sharing.

 
Comment by Kairi
2006-10-03 09:41:39

I love it!:) Calico kittens have somthing with being an owner of one myself I love them.

Comment by Koco Kat
2006-10-03 15:06:09

I own a calico too!

 
Comment by Olivia
2006-10-03 17:07:27

Hi im Olivia and im 8 years of age and im turning 9 in November
i love kittens there so cute aren’t they?!? Well can you write back
to Minichica1118 bye!!! :) :)

Your Friend
Olivia!!

 
 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 09:43:34

Christie’s late post (yesterday–#57) is very relevant. While bengals are beautiful cats, they may be more than some people can handle. Does anyone remember when the movie Lassie came out about 10 years ago? So many people decided they wanted a collie without researching what taking care of a collie entails, that animal shelters had a steady stream of collies forfeited by their owners.

Comment by NW kitty lover
2006-10-03 10:26:43

The same thing happened with 101 Dalmations…! I hear they are very “energetic”…

 
 
Comment by screamin demon
2006-10-03 09:53:24

I love cat’s and kittens, all of your kittens so far have been adorable!!!

 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 10:05:28

OK, this link has nothing to do with animals—it’s just a laugh-out-loud funny article written by Dave Barry, my favorite comedy writer, on the topic of people trying to get ripped abs. I thought I’d share the laugh with my cyber-buddies.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/living/columnists/dave_barry/15549124.htm

 
Comment by Catgal
2006-10-03 10:28:47

What a sweet baby!

 
Comment by tturtle50
2006-10-03 10:29:59

I hate to say this but!!!!!!!!! The kitten is very cute… all messages were great…..except “Satan” must be from a different copuntry than this… “Satan” you have the right to speak but this is not the place nor the time to do so… Please do not “F**K with the kittens…/ If you do not enjoy go to another site… Leave us Fuzz-butta alone… But I am sure you will not… tturtle50@yahoo.com and please leave the ladies alone…

 
Comment by tturtle50
2006-10-03 10:32:26

Country………….. tturtle50@yahoo.com

 
Comment by MARYANNE
2006-10-03 10:43:44

LITTLE AERYN SUN IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL KITTEN. I HAVE 2 CALICO’S MYSELF & THEY ARE VERY LOVEABLE

 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 11:13:42

Check out the winning kitten in KIRO7’s cutest kitten contest! All the photos are adorable….

http://www.kirotv.com/photovote_family/9790353/detail.html?qs=;s=1;w=320

 
Comment by ~Jen~ mom to a loudmouth calico, muted torte, and parinoid tabby
2006-10-03 11:19:38

ooo i love calicos! my first baby is a calico but has torte and tabby markings to, very strange. She has the cute little pink nose also, i cant get enough of it! those moving tips are great, i completely get the blinds. what is with that? and why always the little pieces at the ends? also, i was wondering if anyone knows what a main coon looks like? i think my torte might be part cause she has the big poofy and has a muted meow alot of the time. have a great day everyone!

Comment by ppearson in KY
2006-10-03 11:53:34

Maine Coons are one of the largest of the cat breeds. (Mine was a healthy 28 pounds and was tall enough to dispense his own ice out of the fridge door) They have longer silky hair rather than poofy hair, generally have tufts of fur coming out of the tops of their ears and more fur in their ears like bobcats do and fur between their toes. Coloring can vary, but tabby striping (in all its colors) is very common. Here is the link to the cat fanciers Maine coon FAQ.

http://www.fanciers.com/breed-faqs/maine-coon-faq.html

The FAQ lists their size as up to 18 pounds, but our big boy grew in height and length until he was well into his 5th year and was a big, solid, muscular cat with enormous feet.

Personality wise they are wonderful cats. They are calm and loving. They have doglike personalities in that they will meet you at the door and follow you around. They just want to hang out. They are not big jumpers or climbers. (That doesn’t mean they wont get on the couch or bed though) They do well as an only cat as they really bond with a person. They are great with male owners as they are more buddy than baby. They are a truly american breed that developed naturally and has been recognized for more than 100 years.

sigh makes me want another one.

Comment by ~Jen~ mom to a loudmouth calico, muted torte, and parinoid tabby
2006-10-03 12:05:01

thank you for all the info! i’ll check out that website. =)

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Comment by CatRancher from Iowa
2006-10-03 14:42:48

I am a retired Maine Coon breeder. I used to show in TICA and ACFA and usually had two or three litters a year. I was mentored by another breeder and wouldn’t encourage anyone to go into breeding unless they have a lot of $$ and a lot of time and are dedicated to perserving and improving the breed. I am crazy for Maine Cooners, but get too attached to them!

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Comment by Lee Bera
2006-10-03 11:30:25

Ithink cat`s are very cool.Mine hides her self in my bed after i make the bed. I end up with a lumpy bed.she`s a lot of fun.
she makes me laugh a lot ;) she is my best friend,bedpartner,just about everything. she knows how to keep a seret shes no blabbermouth.she need`s a dog to keep in line(a puppy maybe?)

 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 11:51:54

CHESTER–
Please come back and join us—you’re missed.

Comment by Renee in Arkansas
2006-10-03 11:57:09

I agree with you, Dee. Where are you, Chester? Hope you are feeling better. I appreciated your data that you accumulated on where everyone was located on this site. It was interesting to see where everyone was from.

Comment by Evangeline in Montreal Canada
2006-10-03 14:04:17

YES! I also miss you Chester!

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Comment by Dee from Tampa
2006-10-03 12:40:43

With Halloween approaching, I’m re-posting the kitty litter cake link. I’m sure little kids would go crazy over this. Has anyone made this, yet?

http://www.kidskuisine.com/?page_id=8

Comment by Harley Vixen in HMB, CA
2006-10-04 06:43:54

That cake is hilarious!! The pic on that link looks like the real deal….. I am not sure I could eat it…even if I made it my own self!!

Aeryn is totally darling…. I love the harlequin face!

 
 
Comment by Nancy
2006-10-03 13:09:35

Her markings are so cute. The black marking around the eye combined with the black marking tilting on her head is very pirate-like. Does she like Johnny Depp?

 
2006-10-03 13:30:48

awww she is so *cute* i miss my baby she has been given to a friend till i get out of my friends house

 
Comment by Aubrey in L.A.
2006-10-03 14:21:12

Big paws, waiting to be grown into!

PREPARE TO MEET CALI! FUZZ

 
Comment by rainingwolf
2006-10-03 14:27:48

Yes, I made the kitty litter cake for my twin step-dughters–they laughed so hard! Loved it! Little Aeryn is a doll–she chose y ou because she knew you’d be a good parent, and would spoil her–as of course, all cats deserve! ;-)

 
Comment by Arcalian
2006-10-03 14:32:20

*Here comes the Sun and I say, It’s all right FUZZ*

 
Comment by CatRancher from Iowa
2006-10-03 14:38:03

Yes Chester….come back…didn’t read the post that caused the “hoo-haw” don’t care what it said… come’on back here!

 
Comment by Jo
2006-10-03 14:47:50

oh my gods! what a beauty! She’s so cute!!! And I love the name. Chiana or Jool would have also made a nice name too. Go Farscape!

 
Comment by Tom M
2006-10-03 14:58:34

She could be the cat kept by the Broadway Phantom of the Opera. Her ear whiskers almost appear pink. Looks like you’ve got a lifelong companion who will out-cute everyone else in the room.

 
Comment by Rosie Taylor
2006-10-03 15:39:03

What a cutie!! I love the fact that the ginger spots are stripy. And her little pink nose is sooooo lovable. Keep up the good work.

 
Comment by CaddyCat from NJ
2006-10-03 16:01:29

Aeryn is *gorgeous*! The cutest pinkie nose, and pinkie toes too! You’re lucky to be owned by such a beauty. You have a kind heart to have taken her in, and she’ll be your grateful companion for a long, long time! Enjoy each other!
:-)

 
Comment by cleet
2006-10-03 16:47:29

how cute!!!!!??

 
Comment by Cathi in NC
2006-10-03 16:56:59

Aeryn Sun is one beautiful cat. She looks like she’s focused on something, the next shot would be of her jumping to catch it. i like her name, too.

–Dee, do you see how much your public loves you? I think you need to set up your own blog. Try a yahoo 360 account or myspace. I think they are pretty easy to figure out. I know I would check out your blog daily.
–Brandi Lee, I sent you a quick comment on your 360 page because I couldn’t figure out how to send you a message. (I’m a computer illiterate. lol) Your kitties are just too cute for words.
–Chester, we need you to come back and make us laugh with your jokes.
BTW, Kristen how are you feeling? I don’t remember seeing any comments since she said she was sick.

Comment by brandi Lee in Maryland with 19 fuzzbutts to love!
2006-10-05 10:34:34

cathi ……….. thanks, it wont let you leave comments? hmmmm well i will look into it :) check the blog I add pics every day

 
 
Comment by meow
2006-10-03 17:48:34

awww what a sweet little calico kitty! bless you for adopting her and i hope that momma cat and the babies all went to good homes too. i think aeryn sun is so happy to have people, that is why she became a cuddle bug :)

cute name too!

 
Comment by Casper's Mom from California
2006-10-03 19:32:20

Aeryn’s new Mummy, thank you for giving her a new forever home. She is a real cutie.

 
Comment by chester in NC
2006-10-03 21:37:11

Thank you for the kind words. I tried to send how to get in touch with me thru cathi NC But what the heck my address midlifecrisis15@yahoo.com It seems an old friend cameback for a visit. If we can’t laugh at ourselves then why laugh at someone less fortunate than ourselves. As I’ve offered to others my ears are always open.
Chester

 
Comment by Sober Chick
2006-10-03 22:29:38

Something about those eyes that are so innocent. I am glad to learn that this little cutie fell into your presence.

Comment by ROWAN
2006-10-04 08:47:05

She’s also really evil lokking in a way. It’s like she’s plotting something and not telling you what it is.

 
 
Comment by mike
2006-10-04 03:58:56

i had a callie three cats ago (farli) who was the most adorable copy-cat i’ve ever met. she would watch whatever i was doing at the time and try to copy me. it was hillarious watching her try to hold a pencil and “help” me make out the bills! she also insisted on sitting at the table at dinner time, though she was always a lady, and never put anything but her front paws on the table. i sure miss her, but the two i have now keep me entertained and wondering just what in the world they are going to think up next…

 
Comment by Sheri and Edna
2006-10-04 08:41:56

What a sweet and beautiful baby! Look at the lovely markings and that cute ‘black eye!’ May God bless you and this little girl always. :)

 
Comment by Clotypus
2006-10-04 09:09:19

Lookit that little face and that broad nose! Adorable!

Great name too, btw ;)

VIVE LA FARSCAPE! *Shakes fist emphatically*

 
Comment by Chey mummy to Aeryn, Hamilton ON
2006-10-04 09:15:00

Wow I love coming to this website every day and today (well ok this was yesterday lol) I notice my little baby lol.

The story behind this picture is that we were playing hide and go pounce… my fingers under my blanket.

As for the hershey bar… yes thats Aeryn lol!

 
Comment by Jack
2006-10-08 19:53:06

If it wasn’t that Stark was a guy, the facial colorings would match (let’s hope not the personality :) )

 
Comment by emily
2007-05-30 17:48:17

love your calicoe. i am getting one just like it. how old do they need to be befor they are ready to be givin away? - love emily

 
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