Yavapai's Merlin (call name Monkey)'s Page - By GoldyCat

Name: Yavapai's Merlin (call name Monkey)

Sex: Male

Year of Birth: 2009

Breed: Abyssinian

Fur Color: Other

Eye Color: Gold

Merlin was born April 2, 2009 at the Yavapai Cattery. I first saw him in September when he was benched next to my Household Pets at a CFA cat show. I had been researching breeders with the idea that I would get an Abyssinian some time in the next two or three years. Merlin was just so adorable I had to go visit the cattery a couple of days later. I wasn't going to buy a cat at the time, just wanted to see the place for future reference. You all know how that goes.

I came home with a new kitten that same day.

Arrival Story:

Merlin bounced out of the carrier and immediately took over the whole house. He's never met a stranger--cat or human--and thinks everybody is his best friend.

I did separate him from the girls for about two days, but the introductions actually went very well and he was fully integrated into the household by the end of the week.

Favorite Food & Treats:

Anything and everything, especially if somebody else is already eating it.

Anything that moves: feathers, laser light, other kitties' tails . . .

The girls play with him for a little while until he gets too rambunctious. He still hasn't figure out that *swat*-HSSS means "Go away, Kid!" He thinks it's just another game.