It's all in the family ...

I don't need to look back into my family's history very far to see the reason why I love animals, most especially cats, so very much!  For as long as I can remember, I have been around them. My father tells me that his mother, my nana Cora, used to take in every single stray dog and/or cat in the neighborhood ... (Gee, who does THAT remind you all of?) LOL!

My nana Cora holding her male cat, Puddy, and her lifetime companian, Pete, circa 1962

A very old photo of my dad (in bib overalls) and my nana Cora holding my uncle Ronald

 My dad today with his favorite kitty, Haley

 Enjoying his visit with our dwarf bunny, Sam

Growing up, I remember my nana had a couple of dogs and two beautiful parakeets, Peppy and Shawn ~ all were rescues except for her white minature poodle, Suzie who used to love to hike a ball between her legs while playing football. My parents also had several dogs and a couple of cats as well and my brother has always and still does love our furr babies ...

 

My brother Kerry clowning around with our beloved Maggie in 1994

... and with our Calico cat Haley last month

Hubby snuggling up with our sweet Tuxedo cat Mr. Midnight a.k.a. "Scooter Kitty"

Our silly little Kiki -girl!

 My mom's inside/outside kitty cat, Tabby, whom she found as a stray and began taking care of a few years ago

As always, thanks so much for letting me share my friends!  HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!