The Three Musketeers [redux]

July 19, 2012

fenlandsnapper says: The Three Musketeers were astonishing kittens. They were born at the home of my friend Elkhead, who is a registered breeder of Burmese kittens in Cambridge, England. You've already met two of Elkhead's previous litters, the Pride and Prejudice litter and the Shakespeare litter. These three beauties had a rough start to life as the only survivors of a difficult pregnancy. They were born prematurely and were very small. Tragically, their mother, Silvie, passed away a few days after they were born due to complications from the birth. I know Elkhead and his wife still miss her enormously. Fortunately the kittens were raised beautifully by their grandmother Bronwen, their great-grandmother, and the lady of the house. After such a poor start, they turned into stunning kittens.

Porthos has a slightly crossed eye. Elkhead says he's the most laid back and affectionate of the three, and has become a charismatic and intelligent cat who charms everyone he meets. Aramisa (or Misa) is less outgoing apparently, but according to Elkhead she's the most mischievous of them all. Porthos and Misa went to the same owners who seem to be besotted by them. Athos is the most lively and assertive of the three. He went to a home full of pets including a Siamese cat.

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: fenlandsnapper and Ellis Hall

Photos 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, courtesy of and copyright fenlandsnapper
Photos 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 16, 17 courtesy of and copyright Ellis Hall aka Elkhead
Please visit Ellis Hall's Web site to see more of his spectacular fine art photography

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The kittens with grandmother Bronwen

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Athos

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Aramisa (Misa)

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Porthos

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Porthos in the arms of his new mother

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Porthos in the arms of his new mother

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Athos

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Misa

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Athos and Porthos

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Mom Silvie

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rileymama - 11 years, 9 months ago

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They are absolutley beautiful! Silvie was stunning and I'm so sorry about her. But their grandmother and all the people around them took such good care of them. Nice story.

BooksandCats - 11 years, 9 months ago

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Absolutely gorgeous! I'd love to have all three!

Darcy - 11 years, 9 months ago

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Darcy - 11 years, 9 months ago

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"Just a bundle of precious plushie Burmese goodness!" Try saying that three times fast! I just wanna hold one of them. Any one!

Darcy - 11 years, 9 months ago

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docsquid - 11 years, 9 months ago

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These three are perfectly beautiful! Words fail me!

mrskitton - 11 years, 9 months ago

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They are so stunning! I love their coloring!

mma - 11 years, 9 months ago

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Words fail me; so beautiful, all of them. Glad the kittens have a happy ending.

pamaro54 - 11 years, 9 months ago

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these champagne kittehs are absolutely gorgeous! so sorry to hear of mom silvie's passing..., but happy to hear that the sibs have all found their forever homes. belly rubs and cuddles to them all...

OESLuver - 11 years, 9 months ago

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I'm haveing a hard time picking a favorite photo.I love them all.

CareAboutCats - 11 years, 9 months ago

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I am in love with Porthos. I'm sorry Sylvie died.

Jeffrey - 11 years, 9 months ago

What beautiful little kittehs!

Natthecat - 11 years, 9 months ago

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Besotted, indeed. This is one of my favorite favorite shots. It runs on my Mac's Space Saver. My Benny still takes this position when he sleeps in my arms. Porthos is one of three most beautiful works of nature--and Sylvie, who was lost in the process.

Snowysmom - 11 years, 9 months ago

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What beautiful kittens! Each one is gorgeous in his/her own way. It's sad about Silvie - she was lovely, too. And Bronwen is also beautiful! How lucky to live with so many beautiful cats! And I'm glad the babies all went to loving homes.

Shirley - 11 years, 9 months ago

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They are absolutely beautiful as were their mom. All pictures are priceless!!!

megatha427 - 11 years, 9 months ago

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I think this might be one of my all-time favorite cat photos, ever! Especially considering the story behind it. What sweeties!!!! <3

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GingersMom - 11 years, 9 months ago

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I love happy endings! Well, as can be happy under the circumstances.

judymack812 - 11 years, 9 months ago

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So sad that this beautiful queen died birthing her babies. Rest in peace Silvie.....

BirmanMama - 11 years, 9 months ago

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Gorgeous set of kittens and gorgeous set of photos. Absolutely the best photo is the one of Grandma with her babies, but this one is the best because it tells such a wonderful story!

kittenlove - 11 years, 9 months ago

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they are absolutly bueatful! every one of your kitties! Sorry about Sylvie, love Bronwen, and all others. Whenever i hold my kitties, they do that posistian, too! Love it!