Periwinkle and Josh Willett

Periwinkle is a beautiful black & white cat with greenish eyes. She arrived in my house 14 ½ years ago as a kitten in a gift-wrapped box — with air holes of course. Friends surprised me with her as a housewarming gift. When I set the box aside for later, they insisted that I open it right away. I soon knew why! Her name is my favorite color and since I was using that color in my decor and the kitten was a gift for my home, Periwinkle received her name. Peri still has her kitten personality, purrs lots, and loves to play — especially with string. Her meow is a dainty squeak.

Josh on the other hand is all boy. He doesn’t meow so much as howls. Not often, but when he does, you know it! At 10 months he needed to find a new home; his owners didn’t want him or his brother Zach any longer. Since I was looking to adopt only one cat, I had to choose. Josh seemed easier going, so I thought he would get along with Periwinkle. I was right. After a few days of Periwinkle’s growling, those growls soon turned to purrs. Now Josh has lived with us for 5 ½ years. And his brother Zach went to a good home too. Josh’s favorite perch is at the kitchen window, watching the birds splashing in the birdbath.