Shilo & Sassie

This month’s Pets of the Month live with Becky, one of our front office staff. These sweet kitties are like her children and they live very pampered lives.

This is "Shilo". He came to me when he was 4 months old. A friend adopted him from the Carlsbad Animal Shelter. She had named him "Q-tip". When I first met "Shilo" I knew he had to be mine. He was just a ball of white fur and my friend had him living outside in the cold. I took him home and renamed him "Shilo", after the song written by Neil Diamond. He will turn 5 on February 15. His nickname is "Gilligan", for he is the clown of my household. He shares his home with 4 other companions. Up until recently, he was the cat with the clean bill of health. Unfortunately, back in July of 2004, he was experiencing several severe choking spells. Of course the neurotic owner that I am, I immediately rushed him to see Dr. Horn. After blood tests and x-rays, "Shilo" was diagnosed with Feline Asthma. Of course, I never heard of cats contracting Feline Asthma, but with the quick response from Dr. Horn, I am glad to say that we have "Shilo's asthma somewhat controlled with allergy shots. Who would of thought you could give cats allergy shots? But he takes it like a pro and he purrs every time. He is one of the loves of my life, for he knows how to wrap his "paws" around my heart.

"Sassie"
This is "Sassie" Sassie came to me in May, 1999 at 7 weeks of age. She was a stray just wondering around the neighborhood where I was living at the time. When I first saw her I knew my feline family had grown once again. I never knew how she found me, but I was blessed the day we met. After having her for a month, I received a visit from a neighbor asking if I had found a black and white kitten on my doorstep. My heart went straight to my stomach. Of course, I said I had. She then told me that she was the person who dropped the kitten off on my front porch. She had noticed my other two cats frolicking in my window, and knew that this little kitten would definitely have a great home with me. Needless to say, Sassie has made herself right at home. She will be turning 6 this March, and is the "Queen Bee" (excuse me, the "Queen Cat") of the household.

I am very happy to have shared two of my loves with you as "Pets of the Month."