Cato & Cleo - F2 Savannah Cats
Here are the latest snaps of Cato and Cleo. They are now a year and seven months now, and I can’t imagine life without them. I’ve been a cat owner all my life, but this pair are in a class by themselves. Incredibly smart, and loving, when they choose to be lol, they are a constant source of pleasure. Not that they’re angels. A little devil lurks in each, but what can you say, they’re cats. The two best decisions I made were to go for a pair and to create an outdoor enclosure they can access whenever they please. They are enormously devoted to each other thanks to your care in raising them together once I’d chosen them. I’ve never had cats so happy together. They thunder around the house in tandem and, thanks to museum wax, the damage is minimal. They love being able to go out whenever they feel like it, and even occasionally manage to capture prey. They are very pleased with themselves when they do. They’re very much the same personalities that left you when they came to me a year and a half ago. She is always furiously engaged, as he laid back and mellow.
Dear Michelle,
Here are the latest snaps of Cato (top) and Cleo (below). They are now a year and seven months now, and I can’t imagine life without them. I’ve been a cat owner all my life, but this pair are in a class by themselves. Incredibly smart, and loving, when they choose to be lol, they are a constant source of pleasure. Not that they’re angels. A little devil lurks in each, but what can you say, they’re cats. The two best decisions I made were to go for a pair and to create an outdoor enclosure they can access whenever they please.
They are enormously devoted to each other thanks to your care in raising them together once I’d chosen them. I’ve never had cats so happy together. They thunder around the house in tandem and, thanks to museum wax, the damage is minimal. They love being able to go out whenever they feel like it, and even occasionally manage to capture prey. They are very pleased with themselves when they do.
They’re very much the same personalities that left you when they came to me a year and a half ago. She is always furiously engaged, as he laid back and mellow.
They are developing fans on FB and so I take a lot of photos. I’ll send a bunch more after this.
My deepest thanks to you for the wonderful animals you raise, and I encourage anyone who’s curious to give it a try. It can be tricky, but it’s worth it a thousand times over.
Wilson & Turner - F2 Savannahs
“I have had two severe illness in my close family in the past year and a half. Turner and Wilson saved me. I wish I could just write a book to tell you how amazing Turner and Wilson……”
Michelle - so happy to hear from you. I looked up your website and found several surprises - your baby - soooo beautiful.....and those kitten - lucky guys to be exposed to her and visa versa I think.
I have had two severe illness in my close family in the past year and a half. Turner and Wilson saved me. I wish I could just write a book to tell you how amazing Turner and Wilson.
Turner is regal - and he definitely thinks he is royalty. He literally stops traffic. He has his own Tmobile and goes out daily - usually to the ocean to watch the waves. If there are many people around he draws crowds - Mostly he does not mind the people or dogs - he feels safe in his chariot
He is still skinny - definitely looks like a cheetah - all the bones...he is a picky eater but usually get plenty of food down but just does not as yet gain mass. Michael loves him this way. I would feel more comfortable If he had a little more meat on his bones. Turner sleeps with me - head on my pillow and just snuggles - he is the sweetest cat I have ever seen - but just with me- some Michael but he is definitely a mommy boy. He loves to play and we play with him several times day. He loves to play fetch - he taught himself - and he also has one of those little balls that light up and he looks like a pro socker player and carries it around in his mouth. He also loves his wand and tunnels - He likes dogs and ignores cats. He is territorial and does not like anyone to come into our house - he lets them know they are not welcome. He swats at them(without claws) and sometimes hisses. Turner loves to walk on his leash - and it was never something I had to teach him. All said - he is remarkable. I adore him and he loves me.
Wilson - an entirely different cat - actually I don't think of Turner as a cat, but Wilson is a cat. He is as cute as a button and we love him dearly. He can never get enough to eat - constantly hungry and he talks a lot - has a great voice. Unlike Turner, when Turner is threatened he attacks but Wilson runs - unless he is cornered then he hisses.....but Wilson is so gentle - he would never bite or scratch anyone ever - He has lion paws - turner's look like a ballet dancer - and he has thick hair - beautiful color, as opposed to Turner who has slick silky hair. Wilson would not consider playing fetch - nor would he go after anything thrown - but he loves his lamp chop and fights to the death with it often - he has several sizes - he likes the wand but on the ground unlike Turner who likes it in the air where he can jump for it. Wilson likes the balls in the toy that he can push around the course - he actually has more energy than Turner but he does not play as hard. One funny thing- Turner sleep with me all night - but a soon as I move even a little in the morning Wilson comes up to us and as if by agreement Turner gets up and Wilson takes his place and I cuddle Wilson for a while - its like clock work and they just agreed to this behavior. Wilson loves me and is attached but Turner is his first love. They are amazing - and did I tell you how smart they both are!!!
Together, I wish you could see them. As you suggested we kept them apart for the first week when Wilson came - finally Turner noticed he was "behind" the door and they started to sniff - so we open a fence up so they could see one another which they immediately jumped or knocked down and jumped each other - we were worried that Turner who was an only spoiled boy would not like Wilson, but it was amazing how much they loved and love each other. They wrestle all the time - like to chew on each other and lick each other.....what a hoot they are together
I have thought of you often over the year and wondered how you were doing with your
Pictures to follow - hopefully you will get a bit of flavor of their growing up.
July Johnson - F2 Savannah Cat
After weeks of researching Savannah’s I found Michelle. She quickly won me over with her fierce confidence that her cats were well bread and well adjusted. It wasn’t long and I was off to Knoxville, all the way from Oregon. The minute I walked in the door, met her amazing family and all the kittens I knew I made the right choice. July is 5 years old now, beautiful, 21 lbs and so loyal. He can’t wait for us to get home, follows me everywhere, takes up the whole bed and is always in your lap the second you sit down! He is the highlight of my family’s day. Thank you so much Michelle!! Sincerely, Mrs.Colmone
After weeks of researching Savannah’s I found Michelle. She quickly won me over with her fierce confidence that her cats were well bread and well adjusted. It wasn’t long and I was off to Knoxville, all the way from Oregon. The minute I walked in the door, met her amazing family and all the kittens I knew I made the right choice. July is 5 years old now, beautiful, 21 lbs and so loyal. He can’t wait for us to get home, follows me everywhere, takes up the whole bed and is always in your lap the second you sit down! He is the highlight of my family’s day. Thank you so much Michelle!! Sincerely, Mrs.Colmone
Mazi - F1 Savannah Cat
He is my entire life and I center it around him. I would never want it any other way though! The love he gives in return is worth every single bit of it. This kid has my heart entirely…….
Mazi, my Mazi! He is a high percentage first generation savannah. I cannot describe how much I love this kid. His intelligence is unreal. His love, I am so incredibly honored to have from him. He loves my love and to be cuddled and picked up and held and snuggled. He understands anything and everything going on. Acts like a guard cat, no need for a dog ha. I did a lot of volunteering at a cat sanctuary prior to getting him and at 75% F1 Savannah (F1 Savannah x Serval) he acts very much serval. His traits are near identical. I love him I would not recommend an 75% F1 Savannah to someone without any experience with servals. My home is his home and I am just living in it! He is my entire life and I center it around him. I would never want it any other way though! The love he gives in return is worth every single bit of it. This kid has my heart entirely.
Judge - F1 Savannah Cat
"Hello Michelle, here is an update on Judge. First I wanted to thank you for breeding such a wonderful animal that has become the main focus of our family. On February 28th he turned one year old, he is 16 lbs and full of love and joy. I always thought that F1's were not the most social cats however Judge loves when we have company. He even likes little children!! He loves to be held and picked up plus he is a serious lap cat. Last summer we found out that he loves swimming in our pool, we can't wait for this summer to reintroduce him to water. We have 3 Savannahs, Judge plus we have and F4 and F6. All from different breeders. Judge is definitely the most social and well adapted of the 3 which to me is surprising since he is an F1. It is a testament to your breeding and raising when he was a infant. Thank you again, much love, Sarah and Michael"
Hello Michelle, here is an update on Judge. First I wanted to thank you for breeding such a wonderful animal that has become the main focus of our family. On February 28th he turned one year old, he is 16 lbs and full of love and joy. I always thought that F1's were not the most social cats however Judge loves when we have company. He even likes little children!! He loves to be held and picked up plus he is a serious lap cat. Last summer we found out that he loves swimming in our pool, we can't wait for this summer to reintroduce him to water. We have 3 Savannahs, Judge plus we have and F4 and F6. All from different breeders. Judge is definitely the most social and well adapted of the 3 which to me is surprising since he is an F1. It is a testament to your breeding and raising when he was a infant. Thank you again, much love, Sarah and Michael
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Eros - F1 Savannah Cat
"Michelle, Thank you will never express how appreciative Our family is with the addition of F1 Savannah, Eros in September! He has to be the best kitten ever born! It is because of you and your expertise in raising the kittens from infancy. He has the best temperament , friendly to everyone including my little grandchildren, sleeps with us, sits in your lap every time you sit down, puffs his tail in excitement upon my return home, plays fetch and is so inquisitive! If you ever need a spokesperson who is a firm believer in YOU, I'm here! Thank you, Jeannie"
Testimonial
“Michelle, Thank you will never express how appreciative Our family is with the addition of F1 Savannah, Eros in September! He has to be the best kitten ever born! It is because of you and your expertise in raising the kittens from infancy. He has the best temperament , friendly to everyone including my little grandchildren, sleeps with us, sits in your lap every time you sit down, puffs his tail in excitement upon my return home, plays fetch and is so inquisitive! If you ever need a spokesperson who is a firm believer in YOU, I’m here! Thank you, Jeannie”
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Growing up Pictures
Candy & Max - F2 Savannah Cat
Hi Michelle, Our family can't thank you enough for the great job you did with our F-2 Big Boy Max. He came into our house with 3 dogs and 1 F-3 Savannah cat already living with us and it was like he had been living with us for years and became the starting quarterback overnight ! Max is 9 months old and weighed in at 18 lbs. today. He has the best temperament and animal can have. I told my wife I don't think Max knows he has claws, he has never pulled them out and he lets me trim them anytime of the day. He loves the water and when it's time for bed, he's the first one in our bed and that's when the head butting starts.lol
Thanks Again, The Guidry Family
Max - F2 Savannah Cat
Hi Michelle,
Our family can't thank you enough for the great job you did with our F-2 Big Boy Max. He came into our house with 3 dogs and 1 F-3 Savannah cat already living with us and it was like he had been living with us for years and became the starting quarterback overnight ! Max is 9 months old and weighed in at 18 lbs. today. He has the best temperament an animal can have. I told my wife I don't think Max knows he has claws, he has never pulled them out and he lets me trim them anytime of the day. He loves the water and when it's time for bed, he's the first one in our bed and that's when the head butting starts.lol The family can't wait to get a F1 from you!
Thanks Again,
The Guidry Family
Meisha Bear & Judas - (F1 & F2)
"Hi Michelle, We just wanted to let you know Meisha is a rock star. We took her to the vet Friday to be fixed and everyone was taking pics of her and sending them to their friends.We are so proud of her she is our baby she sleeps with us every night.And Judas has taken up with our 3 year old grandson that’s his bud. Judas sleeps with her every night.Thank you again for these amazing babies. -Dennis & Lynn Carson"
Testimonial
“Hi Michelle, We just wanted to let you know Meisha is a rock star. We took her to the vet Friday to be fixed and everyone was taking pics of her and sending them to their friends.We are so proud of her she is our baby she sleeps with us every night.And Judas has taken up with our 3 year old grandson that’s his bud. Judas sleeps with her every night.Thank you again for these amazing babies.”
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Meisha at Otto's Landing! The girl is rocking the restaurant scene :)
Living with Dennis & Lynn Carson who own F2 F1Hybrids Judas. Meisha loves to sleep with the Carson’s grandson every night just like Judas right under the covers.
Growing Up Pictures
The Hound - F2 Savannah Cat
“Hey Michelle! Just checking in with you. We took our boy to the vet today. Everyone there fell in love with him and instantly started taking pics of him and started passing him around! He loved being the center of attention. His check up went extremely well. He is as healthy as can be! I just wanted to say thank you again for everything. We love him to pieces and he is so spoiled already!! I have to say he has the best personality!! He instantly purrs when we play with him or pet him. We have been putting his harness on him every now and then and he is tolerating it very well! He has been sleeping with us in bed at night and is doing great. He is always so wore out at night from all the attention and play time he gets during the day. He is so funny to watch, he just does the cutest things! :) — Alecia"
Hound, F2 Savannah Cat
Testimonial
“Hey Michelle! Just checking in with you. We took our boy to the vet today. Everyone there fell in love with him and instantly started taking pics of him and started passing him around! He loved being the center of attention. His check up went extremely well. He is as healthy as can be! I just wanted to say thank you again for everything. We love him to pieces and he is so spoiled already!! I have to say he has the best personality!! He instantly purrs when we play with him or pet him. We have been putting his harness on him every now and then and he is tolerating it very well! He has been sleeping with us in bed at night and is doing great. He is always so wore out at night from all the attention and play time he gets during the day. He is so funny to watch, he just does the cutest things! :) — Alecia Ferketich & Brent Martin"
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Heaven Sent - F2 Savannah Cat
"Dear Michelle, Bell just celebrated her 2nd birthday and she has become such a big girl. She weighed in at 22 lbs. during her last visit to the vet for a check-up. She doesn't like to be held but is still my constant companion never more than a foot away. She lays on me at night (all 22 lbs.) and purrs up a storm when I pet her. This is what she looks like at 2."
Heaven F2 Savannah Cat
Testimonial
"Hello Michelle, Bell just celebrated her 2nd birthday and she has become such a big girl. She weighed in at 22 lbs. during her last visit to the vet for a check-up. She doesn't like to be held but is still my constant companion never more than a foot away. She lays on me at night (all 22 lbs.) and purrs up a storm when I pet her. This is what she looks like at 2. Thank you"
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Cheetah, Leena, Maz, Jackson! - (F2/F2/F2/F2)
Jackson is awesome. He walks on a leash like he was born to it. I’ll probably be able to train him to heel. He’s almost doing it already. So impressed with his demeanor around strangers. He’s great at saying “hi”. Might try him on a short run this weekend. I’m so in love with all of my fur-babies. I love how intelligent and fun they are. They keep me on my toes and make me laugh every day! I look forward to many years of shenanigans from them and lots of brain activity for me trying to come up with the next fun puzzle for them to solve (or not even realizing that what I’m doing looks like puzzle to them). **Living with F2 cousins: Maz, Leena and Cheetah at Dauns house in CA!**
Cheetah, F2 Savannah Cat
Jackson is awesome. He walks on a leash like he was born to it. I’ll probably be able to train him to heel. He’s almost doing it already. So impressed with his demeanor around strangers. He’s great at saying “hi”. Might try him on a short run this weekend. I’m so in love with all of my fur-babies. I love how intelligent and fun they are. They keep me on my toes and make me laugh every day! I look forward to many years of shenanigans from them and lots of brain activity for me trying to come up with the next fun puzzle for them to solve (or not even realizing that what I’m doing looks like puzzle to them).
**Living with my F2 cousins: Maz, Leena and Cheetah at Dauns house in CA!**
Redford – F2 Savannah Cat
"Redford has been with us for 6-weeks now! We are so happy to have him as part of our family. He’s out going, loves to play, snuggles next to us at night & will be starting leash training in the next couple weeks. I’ve never had a kitten that arrived so well socialized (we were at the vet the other day, he let everybody hold & pet him). You cannot go wrong with getting a kitten from Michelle!"
Redford F2 Savannah Cat
Redford – F2 Savannah Cat
Redford has been with us for 6-weeks now! We are so happy to have him as part of our family. He’s out going, loves to play, snuggles next to us at night & will be starting leash training in the next couple weeks. I’ve never had a kitten that arrived so well socialized (we were at the vet the other day, he let everybody hold & pet him). You cannot go wrong with getting a kitten from Michelle!
Alex - F2 Savannah Cat
“Dear Michelle, Loving this beautiful baby… The skinny boy is now 1yr and 18 pounds. He is also an avid fan if his favorite team, the Wildcats. He was glued to the game last night.He has his moments, but he has been such a good boy and becoming a wonderful companion. He joined me to visit a home bound relative yesterday which was about 125 miles r/t. He was fabulous once he settled in. Thank You Again Michelle.”
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“Dear Michelle, Loving this beautiful baby… The skinny boy is now 5 months old and 8 1/2 pounds. He is also an avid fan if his favorite team, the Wildcats. He was glued to the game last night.He has his moments, but he has been such a good boy and becoming a wonderful companion. He joined me to visit a home bound relative yesterday which was about 125 miles r/t. He was fabulous once he settled in.”
