Below you find the cats that have played an important role in my life and still do. Each cat has it's own story, it's own crazy little things, and for me a lot of fun and memories. On this page you'll find a little introduction to each cat. Click on the pictures, or on 'Read more...' to get acquainted with these little fur balls who all have touched me in their own special way and have found a special place in my heart.
	Bessie was my very first cat. My parents got him to prevent our house from mice. He became my very best friend and playmate during the years. Even though he had a VERY special character. Read more...
	Kootje was brought in by my mother, one year after Bessie died. She got him from her sister. On the day she brought him home, my father got a call to buy food, a cat box, litter, some toys... all that was needed for a cat again. Read more...
	The second Bessie became a new family member of my parents and Kootje around the same time as Iwan joined my family. His name has nothing to do with old Bessie. My parents just liked the name, nothing more or less. Read more...
	Nikkie was already two years old when I got her. I just had started a household of my own and within a week she joined me. It was on Valentine Day 1987. Read more...
	Pimmetje was seven weeks, when I met him. I bought him in a pet shop. His sisters were already sold, but nobody wanted him. People had said that he was ugly. As soon as he was put on the desk he escaped, and ran to the door, to the outside world. That was when I fell for him, and ugly...? No, I don't think so :-) Read more...
	Iwan was the last of the three cats I had in Holland together with my ex, Ton. Red, Persian and 16 weeks old when we got him. He came from a house with 16 cats. No wonder he didn't care at all about the nasty sounds that Pim and Nikkie made to him in the beginning. Read more...
	Tinkerbell, or Tinky as I called her, was one of my dearest trio that moved together with me to Norway. She was found in the wild while giving birth. Real animal lovers took care of her. She finally got six kittens an all cats needed a new home. I fell in love with her the moment I looked her in the eyes and took also two of her kids. Read more...
	Isis is the daughter of Tinky. I called her Isis since she is like a little goddess :-) Her movements, behaviour (towards me), and looks are gracious and serene. She has a relaxed nature, but is also easily scared with sudden movements or sounds. Read more...
	Imzadi is the name of this comical creature. We call him Zadi. He is Tinky's son and the brother of Isis, even though you wouldn't say so. His name I took from Star Trek TNG where Deanna Troy calls Will 'Imzadi' as a cosy name. You can translate it as 'my beloved one'. Read more...