Milo was my first Abyssinian and came to me from Jane Carreyette in Argyll and Bute here in Scotland. Milo is where my Abyssinian obsession began. He is a very affectionate cat, is always up to mischief and is absolutely typical of the breed. His favourite pastimes include hunting toy mice and delivering them to you for your supper, opening cupboard doors and drawers (just to see what is inside), and play fighting with any cat that shows willing. Milo did well at shows as a kitten and made it to Premier before deciding that showing wasn’t his thing.

Laurel was the second Abyssinian to join the household and came to me from Isobel Hansell (Nishalka Abyssinians) in Staffordshire. Laurel has done exceptionally well at shows and made it to Premier in three straight shows and Grand Premier in a further three straight shows. She has also been awarded a UK Grand Premier certificate at the Supreme and was Best in Show Neuter at the Abyssinian Cat Club show in 2004. She is semi-retired from showing now, but still makes the odd appearance. In contrast to Milo, Laurel is a very laid back, gentle, unassuming lady. She likes to be up high and loves to sit on shoulders, gently head-butting you.