My sweet Rikki turned 16 years old last week.
She was rescued from the Broward County Humane Society as a birthday gift to my daughter Gina... well, Rikki has traveled around a bit in her 16 years.. has lived with each of our girls on and off as they both went on their way in life... but now, Rikki has been with me for the past 8 years and is as happy as she can be.
I've read, the markings on this white cat tells me she is "Turkish Van" and although she was a rescue at 8 weeks she seems to be a pure bread.
When we brought her home she showed symptoms of "I hate it when you pick me up"... the vet showed us hundreds of ear mites and the damage gave her vertigo.. well to this day, "She will not let anyone raise her any higher than your knees". Rikki does not climb on the furniture or kitchen counters.. She hates heights, however she will climb into bed with me and is very vocal about what she wants.
The above photo is her begging. She winds in and out under the kitchen table and chairs screaming at me... she knows what she wants!
Time for a treat.
Ok Mom.... stop chasing me around the house with your camera.
"Happy Birthday Rikki"
wishing you another 16 years
We will be joining Debbiedoos
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12 comments:
Happy Birthday Rikki...can't believe 16 years..how wonderful! Thanks for sharing at the pet party.
Rikki is a great name for a cat. And I love how she bosses you around -- hilarious. She is beautiful - happy birthday Rikki.
happy birthday rikki! you look so young, i don't see any wrinkles :)
Happy Birthday, Sweet Rikki!
Hi Rikki you're so sweet. I love your fur !
oh my gosh, i love how vocal she is! same as mine, she's a real trip. here's to another 16-how wonderful!
Oh, what a sweet kitty! They just have so much personality.
CAS
What a beautiful kitty Rikki is. She would get along well with our cat, Screech. He's very vocal too!
Tooo cute, never heard of a cat that does not jump on furniture, I have got to get to Debbies and see all of the pets
Carol
What a sweetee! Just love her !
Cats with character are so neat, but of course they all have character!
hi Rikki this is Beatrice and Cally you are just lovely we are so glad you came to the party happy birthday to you sweet face:)
Happy birthday Rikki- you look great for sixteen- you must live a stress free life! I'm your newest follower- I'd love it if you stopped by- I'm having a pet portrait give away and I love drawing cats!
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