Suntrek British Shorthair Cats is located in a pretty West Sussex village near Pulborough at the foot of the beautiful Sussex Downs, and began seven years ago in 2001 with the purchase of Satinmist Tamara, a young Blue Shorthair female I call Tammy. She was my first ever 'posh' cat, after years of owning moggies. Tammy went on to produce her first litter, and that's where our history really starts. A daughter of Tammy's that I'd kept, Teapot, had to be speyed after her litter due to the fact that she needed to have a cecarean delivery, and went on to develope a heart condition that costed her life when a serious case of mastitis sent infection into her vital organs despite a long, intensive treatment course. Teapot is dearly missed by my friend, Frederika, who took Teapot into her care and gave her two years more of a lovely quality of life.
Pruehalliwell Sofie came into the fold to join us. During this time, I was also working as a receptionist at a local veterinary surgery, (and still am) and I was beginning to find the long trek back and forth to visit the tomcats at the drop of a hat somewhat difficult. A great deal of thought and guidance by my friend Annette, who has been breeding these cats for years and years, helped me in choosing one of her own little blue boys to use as my own stud cat for my girls.
So Westways Danielboone came to live with me. He was awesome. He was a sweetheart, a real charmer, always happy to jump into anyones lap, always gentle and totally purrfect in all respects. He was only one month younger than Sofie, so it was lovely that these two could enjoy each others company as kittens, grow up together, and have remained the best of friends ever since.
Eyores Tipsylady (Abbie) joined us three years ago and she's just gorgeous. She's grown into such a HUGE girl that sometimes it's hard to tell her and Danny apart from a distance! She's also distinctly so (almost over-the-top) friendly to everyone, that I have to ask visitors to double check their cars to make sure she hasn't hidden herself away in order to spend more time cuddling up to departing visitors.
In the summer of '06, Eeyores Gracie Galore came to grace our household. A full little sister to Abbie, with all of Abbie's qualities, she's lovely. Very naughty, very loveable, very beautiful, a complete hooligan with no manners, but her beauty and love of life make up for all the broken ornaments, shredded carpets and tattered furniture. (Sigh).
The future is looking very bright! I'd like to thank all my friends who have been so patient with me over the years with all their advice and help. Particlarly Annette West of Westways cats who has been a fountain of information and help, a special Thank You! And I have to mention my friends Sandi and Frederika who kept Tammy company while kittening when I couldn't be there for her.
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