The calm before the party...

(Left) This gorgeous calico arrived with her brother Benny, earlier this week.. They had quite a cross country drive before arriving for their new life in Ottawa... Dutchess here, is a social charmer.  She preferred to sleep up on top of the bathroom cabinet her first day in... She's all about adventure now.   She loves attention and has the softest coat...

(Right) TobyTobias (grey/white) is visiting again and, like his dear friend Lincoln, who returned home this week, he loves checking out what's going on in the great outdoors... This gentle and calm cutie can be a chatty boy.  He'll be visiting for a while longer.. Always good to see you again Tobias!  He sends out a big Hiya to his folks over the big pond.

(Left) Mushushu (dark tabby) returned home earlier this week too.  I was surprised to hear that he's not that into 'height' at his home.  For large portions of each day, I'd find him perched atop a 7' treehouse (that's right.. not inside, but on top) ... It gave him a great panoramic view of the large outdoor group area and he could even see straight outside, through 4 sets of windows, when he wanted to.  Mushu can be a real suckup once he knows you a little bit.  He did great as he always does.

(Right) Oh, there he is!  Actually, our shy little boy Benny (orange/white tabby) wasn't difficult to find this particular morning... He made it easy for me this day, while I did my routine 'head count' of all of my furry friends... He has the biggest, widest eyes... and is such a sweet heart.  He's settled in nicely already.  I have many 'shy-ish' cats in right now.... Not to worry, Cleo & her exuberant brother Carl (Siamese) both just arrived this morning... That should get everyone into a Festive Long Weekend mood leading up to the influx of old and new guests arriving on Thursday &  Friday....

(Left) This gorgeous little ZarZarBean (white) is always in a social, festive mood.... when loads of attention are on offer.  Zaria's striking little pink ears and toe pads re-enforce her whole 'girlie girl' personality.. She's such a shmoozie one!  She's staying on a bit longer as well... biding her time, while the warm weather finally finds us in Ottawa... almost cottage time my little ZarZar!