ADDRESSING THE RUMORS…

Hi guys, it’s me, Bitty, and I just want to talk to you about something that’s been on my mind. See, I’ve had people make assumptions about me that are based on, frankly, hurtful stereotypes, and I want you to know the truth.  First of all, I know calicos often get a reputation for being sassy, spicy, or opinionated. Me? Pure sugar. The very sweetest. Cotton candy and marshmallow fluff. The most opinionated and demanding I get is when I want to be picked up so that I can cuddle on your lap. Once you do pick me up, I’ll usually politely curl up for nap or sit and make biscuits on your belly and purr. I’ve been told I make it difficult to work, but it’s not because I’m in the way. It’s because all you’ll want to do when I’m in your lap is sit and gaze adoringly at my darling face. To be fair, I’m still a cat, and only a year old. I do SOMETIMES climb on the desk or plant myself on the keyboard. But mostly, I just want to be close.  I love to play, both by myself and with other cats. I’ve had several cat friends of various ages. I wasn’t sure about the kittens when I first met them, but after a couple days, we were wrestling together and then they were using me as a pillow while I groomed them. I told you- I’m an angel. I haven’t had a lot of contact with dogs, but I’ve been generally unbothered when I have encountered them. I think I’d be just fine living with a dog!  What I’m saying is, I’m basically perfect. But I have one little physical quirk: luxating patellas. That means my kneecaps sometimes pop out of place and then pop back in. The vet says it’s not something to worry too much about, at least not right now. When I get older, my person may have to watch my weight and keep me trim, and I may develop some arthritis when I’m a senior. Right now, it just means that I sometimes prefer not to jump too high and will ask to be picked up rather than jump into your lap myself.  So, I guess my point is… don’t judge a cat based on color. We’re all beautiful rainbow individuals! And me?