Orange Cats

We love our orange cats! Fiery balls of fur the color of autumn or soft drops of pale apricot fluff, orange can be trimmed in white or conceal a secret spot of black.

Mythology has it that all orange cats are male. This is not true. Orange females do exist. Color is on the x-chromosome and orange is recessive. So if a female has two orange genes, she will be orange. A male, however, only needs one, making orange males more common than females. However, these females are more common than many people believe.

Those who live with orange cats say they are the most affectionate and fun-loving of all the cat colors. I have had the pleasure of caring for two of these kitties. One of them is living with me now and he is a delight!

This is Hart. He was scheduled to be euthanized on Valentine's Day 2013 at a high kill shelter about two hours east of Louisville. My friend contacted me about the cats in this shelter on February 13, and we devised a plan to rescue the cats.

Hart, along with four other kitties from the same shelter, all on the euthanasia list for February 14, are now in my home. Hart (and four of the other kitties) are currently available for adoption.

Hart is a very laid back boy. He never complains. He enjoys being held, but this easy-going fellow just goes along with the program, whatever it may be. Hart has a sister, Valentine, who needs to be adopted with him.

Update! Hart and his sister were adopted by a wonderful family in March 2013!

First of all, I had to list my favorite orange cat book. The students at our school read this book two years ago, and I had the privilege of listening to an audio copy with one of the early morning classes that met in our school library.

I found Dewey and his librarian to be both delightful and inspiring. This uplifting book will make you realize that regardless of how bleak and discouraging things may look today, tomorrow can be better. With a great appreciation for the small things in life that are the most important, Dewey shows us that they cannot be overshadowed by problems that look big but in the grand scheme may not be as important.

While cuddling with your orange cat, you would do well to read a book about an orange cat....maybe an orange cat who solves crimes!

This is a delightful mystery series starring three kitties who live with a quilt-making mom who keeps stumbling upon murders, although she would rather not.

Fill your home with cats that won't scratch the furniture! These decor items make wonderful gifts. They are sure to please the cat lover!

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