Sandy (and "Sister" Muffin) Want a Warm and Loving Home!

In July 2011, five tiny kittens were left outside Beethoven on Leninsky in a cardboard box. They were taken into the store and given a temporary, albeit very hot (almost no ventilation) home in the small critters section. I went back for three days, and on three day (two kittens had by then been adopted), I couldn't look at the three poor remaining babies suffering in their little glass enclosure anymore and took them home. They looked hot, sick and exhausted ...

The kittens were just over a month old (most likely, no one knows for sure and as it turns out, they cannot possibly be related, more on that below). They quickly made themselves at home at my place and received initial veterinary checks and worming medication. One kitten (Tasha - she was adopted in September 2011) was significantly larger than the other two - Sandy (grayish, at that stage it was very difficult to accurately describe their color) and Muffin (a little brownish fur ball).

As mentioned above, Tasha was adopted quite quickly, but no one wanted kittens this past summer so Sandy and Muffin stayed and I still have them. As she started growing, it became clear that Sandy is at least 90% British Shorthair or a Chartreux (if not pure-bred), and Muffin is a typical Burmese! Sandy's fur color is brown, and this color does not occur in nature/stray cats at all. She does have a small lighter spot of hair on her chest, so this may have been the reason why she was given away or deemed "not sellable". No one has been able to figure out what could possibly have been wrong with Sandy - she is perfect and has the typical British build and beautiful fur color.

Even though Sandy and Muffin cannot possibly be real sisters, they grew up together. They sleep together, eat together, play together and would love to go to the same home, preferably one with no young children since they are a bit wary of strangers and noises. Both Muffin and Sandy are loving, cuddly, playful, litter box trained and know everything seven-month-old kitten girls should now! But they will not come to you right away - they both will need some time to get used to their new surroundings, but once that has happened, they will love you! Both girls love sleeping in a bunch with other cats, and they adore the bedroom :-)

Here is some information on the temperamet of British Shorthair cats (the description is almost the same for Chartreux cats):

British Shorthairs are an easygoing breed of cat. They have a stable character and take well to being kept as indoor-only cats, making them ideal for apartment living. They are not terribly demanding of attention, though they will let their owner know if they feel like playing. They enjoy mouse type or stick style toys. They are not hyperactive cats, preferring to sit close to their owners rather than on them. They might supervise household activities from a comfortable perch or perhaps the floor. British Shorthairs are wonderful cats for people who work, as they are very happy to simply laze around the house while their owner is out. They do not get destructive or need other animals for company, though they do enjoy having another British Shorthair or a cat with similar temperament around. They like attention and enjoy being petted. They are not a very vocal breed but will meow to communicate with their owners, for example when they are hungry and their food is being prepared. They may also meow at their favourite toy as they play with it. British Shorthairs have a tendency to follow people from room to room, as they may want to be with their owner and see what is going on. Some do not mind being cuddled, but most prefer to keep four paws on the ground and be patted rather than picked up. The breed has become a favourite of animal trainers because of its nature and intelligence, and in recent years these cats have appeared in Hollywood films and television commercials. They can learn small tricks spontaneously.

Sandy and Muffin are fully vaccinated, have been neutered, have micro chips and veterinary passports.

Watch Sandy's videos on YouTube!

No. 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8vZSvAsi7U&feature=plcp&context=C3ec8172UDOEgsToPDskLV9YCwBYkAN65RIN6ATY-P, August 13, 2011

No. 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HtFEORlQ6I&feature=youtu.be, August 30, 2011

If you would like to meet Sandy (and Muffin), please contact Barbara (English, Russian, German, French), at Tel.: +7-985-763-00-12 (I can't always answer, but you can also send me an SMS with your name), or send an e-mail to barbara.spier@gmail.com!

And now, please meet Sandy! To see ALL of her photos, please go to Sandy's album on Facebook (anyone can see the photos, but if you are not a Facebook member and don't like our page, you cannot leave comments).