Yuki

Yuki has bonded with Rachel’s father, Craig. The neighbors left her when they moving and she escaped from the cage they had her in. It took 3 weeks for of leaving food out for Craig to lure her out from under the house. He kept in a cage for 3 weeks because the neighbors kept saying they were coming to get her. They finally admitted they couldn’t come. Craig let her out of the cage, but she decided she liked our home and stayed with us.

Our nickname for her was Hissie-Poo because she hissed at any animal within 2 feet of her. She is a lot more relaxed now and prefers to stay in the house. She looks a lot like our 20 year old cat named Mahanna.

Lily

Rachel’s nickname for Lily is Poosie-Poo. Her fur is extra soft and she is very cuddly. She doesn’t run away from Rachel anymore. She loves to be scratched. She acts very femine, including her soft meow.

First Pete Pictures

Rachel loves to Cuddle Pete and squish him.
Pete is very patient when Rachel holds him upside down.
Rachel calls this a Petey-stache.
Pete loves being on Rachel’s lap.
Rachel calls this a fart cannon. Pete has no clue what is going on.
Sometimes Rachel makes him dance when he is in this position.
Rachel calls this a Petey-cap. It’s like a Coon cap except this cat is still alive and attached to his fur.
Rachel loves kissing Pete over and over again. Watch out for hair balls!
I’ve never seen a more patient cat when it comes to being loved ( or as we fondly say – Wuved).
Pete was a feral (wild) kitten when we adopted him. He hadn’t been properly weaned so we were feeding him milk from a small bottle with a nipple. Our AKC registered Pekingese, Snowie, decided to adopt him and let him nurse on her. We noticed Pete picked up many tricks from Snowie like playing fetch or begging. Sometimes they would work together to get a treat. When Pete saw a box of cheesy crackers, he would jump up on the table and knock the crackers on the floor. When the crackers spilled out, Snowie and Pete shared the feast.
Appearance
A Snowshoe Siamese is of a medium build. The female is usually smaller in size as compared the a male. It has sparkling blue eyes and a triangular-shaped head. A Siamese has an inverted ‘V’ shape around its nose and mouth, which is mostly white in color. The paws are white, which gave this breed its unique name.
Personality of Siamese Snowshoe Cats
  • Siamese Snowshoes get attached to people very easily. They may be closer to a certain member of the family, but this will not stop them from gelling close to the others. They are attention seekers, and are more than happy if they get enough attention from their owner.
  • They do not really need huge open spaces to enjoy themselves. They can easily adjust in a small apartment. However, they love heights, so you would usually find them over a tall rack, cupboard, loft, etc. They love sleeping with the owner, on the owners bed. They are very fond of human company and if pampered, they might also forget the fact that they aren’t human.
  • These cats do not like to be left alone. Although of a docile nature, they may express their displeasure at being left alone, in a mellow voice. Nevertheless, they will be quite persistent in registering their complaints. The cat, however, will be fine when left at home with another cat.
  • These cats might come across as very calm and composed animals, however, they are very energetic and playful. Noise does not disturb them, and they are very comfortable and friendly with kids as well. Their love for water is never-ending. Dripping water from a faucet fascinates this breed. They take pleasure in swimming, baths, or simply playing in water.
  • If you own a Snowshoe Siamese, you would know that this breed is a class apart. They are very intelligent and always want to please people. Therefore, they tend to learn tricks easily. Perhaps, they get this quality from their ancestors. They use their smartness in opening cabinets, refrigerators, doors, etc. They love to carry objects in their mouth like their Siamese cousin, and enjoy retrieving objects that you might throw to be brought back. They can be put on a harness while walking too.
  • This breed is also friendly with other cats and animals like dogs and rabbits. They enjoy talking and have a very distinctive tone. Two Snowshoes usually do not have the same personality. Some may be bossy in nature, some may be shy, some are loners, while others are very caring.
  • At times, they love showing-off and are extroverts by nature. They aren’t weak-hearted, and tend to hold almost everything in their stride. They love when cuddled like babies and are very sweet-tempered. However, they can get very stubborn at times.
Extra Information

If you plan on adopting a Snowshoe Siamese, there are a few general things you should know about them. They are;

  • These cats have short hair. Hence, not much attention would be required for grooming.
  • It is important to brush your cat’s hair at least once a week, in order to improve circulation and remove dead hair.
  • A little training is essential, to teach and maintain good manners in your cat.
  • Healthwise, this breed is pretty healthy and may not face many health problems. However, a little exercise and a yearly visit to a veterinarian is important.
  • They cannot handle loneliness, hence, make sure that you do not leave your pet alone for prolonged period of time.

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I believe in Christ

When our family read the scripture from 3 Nephi 11, I could picture Christ descending from above in a pillar of light. God spoke to the people 3 times before the Nephite people understood His words. “Behold my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name – hear ye him.” It was easy for me to picture because my favorite animated video is Christ coming to America. Watching the video, I feel so much love for my Savior that I feel warm inside and tears come to my eyes. Continue reading “I believe in Christ”