Twila

May 9, 2009

Lauren says: One cold day, I went online and decided that I wanted a kitten. My cat was 17 years old and lived with my parents, and I really wanted my own. I posted an ad on Craigslist looking for a calico kitten, and in a short time, a lady who lived a few hours away called me and said she had one and would e-mail me a photo. I fell in love instantly -- but had no way to get out to her town in a blizzard to get her. Her neighbor happened to work in my city, so she drove her to me. It was meant to be! It turns out, Twila was part of a "surprise" litter of three kittens on the owner's farm. They had been outdoors and in the barn, but the weather had been so cold that two of the kittens actually died, and they found Twila unmoving in the snow. They brought her inside and warmed her, and she was okay.

Her full name is actually Twilight Rosalie Cullen (yes, her "mom" is a huge fan) after the books/movie. She's very playful and sweet, loves to watch birds and our pet rat Chantilly, loves to attack the shower curtain, and loves play fetch with toy mice. I think she's a keeper!

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Kayli - 14 years, 11 months ago

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I am in love!!!

harrdawg - 14 years, 11 months ago

is it me or have the kittens these past 3 days been above averagely amazing

Stefanie - 14 years, 11 months ago

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I WANT THIS CAT!

sharon - 14 years, 11 months ago

torties are wonderful

Kathy - 14 years, 11 months ago

Great video! VERY cute kitten!!!

Carolyn - 14 years, 11 months ago

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A gorgeous little cat.

Joe - 14 years, 11 months ago

Awesome kitten, I love the composition of the one with the boy staring at the cat.

AlexPage - 14 years, 11 months ago

Oh Soo Cute.

Carolyn,Sissy&Missy - 14 years, 11 months ago

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Little sweetheart I can see why she was meant to be with you, she could her own movie star, just adorable

Lindsay - 14 years, 11 months ago

Great find! She's adorable!

wokkawokka - 14 years, 11 months ago

That poor kitten. Exposing her to that godawful novel constitutes animal abuse. But she's adorable, whatever her name is.

Celine - 14 years, 11 months ago

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What a little cutie and what a little soft, pink bed. For her to lay her perfect little head.

alyssa:) - 14 years, 11 months ago

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adorable!
plus,great video!

Linda Lee - 14 years, 11 months ago

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My first cat was a calico and I never had another one since, but I want one! She is beautiful and I loved seeing her in action!!

Donna - 14 years, 11 months ago

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This is precious!

Margot - 14 years, 11 months ago

OMG!!!! Such incredible cuteness!

Moe - 14 years, 11 months ago

My family and I had a kitty who looked like this one. Her name was Cinnamon; and she was like the cat version of Lassie. We miss her very much; but we did adopted another kitty; and her name is Cocoa. Cats just find a way right into your heart; and they stay there. MEOW!!!

Elizabeth Petry - 14 years, 11 months ago

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What a beautiful baby you have! Her back fur almost looks gray-ish...really gorgeous coloring!

Lynne - 14 years, 11 months ago

What a sweet little face--I could just kiss her! I hope she gets lots of kitty kisses and then some:):):)

Lynne - 14 years, 11 months ago

I love how this boy is mesmerized by this sweet kitten. Who wouldn't be?

Holy Cuteness - 14 years, 11 months ago

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I wanna cuddle her....

Liz - 14 years, 11 months ago

I am fostering a kitten that looks just like this one! so cute!

cutie kitten - 14 years, 11 months ago

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so cute! cuddling up to the bunny wabbit!

Jackie A - 14 years, 11 months ago

AWWW she is perfect!! Man I love calicoes. And rats too, I hope to have one of each in a few years. Cute name too! ^_^

Jill (and the kittens) - 14 years, 11 months ago

So adorable-- id love to adopt a calico someday---yours is just gorgeous!!

AkiraDay - 14 years, 11 months ago

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I love Twilight and this kitty!

lululuver - 14 years, 11 months ago

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omg!the kitty luvs my book!

Pat - 14 years, 11 months ago

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Wonderful photos! Our cat has had "pet" rats, too. Mutually agreeing to suspend the usual prey/predator relationship.

Name - 14 years, 11 months ago

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I just want to kiss those little paw pads!

PAGE - 14 years, 11 months ago

I understand why you experienced "love at first sight!"

moonlight - 14 years, 11 months ago

i luv this cat sooooo much! she's beatiful!!!
<3 <3 <3 <3

Adorable - 14 years, 11 months ago

Hey you are extremely lucky to have this kitty.................

Kitten Lover - 14 years, 11 months ago

What a cutie

ceci - 14 years, 11 months ago

awww she'll be beautiful when she's older!

Maggie - 14 years, 11 months ago

The cutest kitten belongs to my "daughter." Daniel and Twila make the most adorable picture.
Love, Maggie

Barbara - 14 years, 11 months ago

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Twila is sure a beauty,and I am sure a lot of fun to have around.My cat Gypsy Rosalee" would love playing with her too.Thanks for sharing Twila with us all.

Sharon - 14 years, 11 months ago

I love this little gal 100%, and I think I love Lauren's camera 110%! If only I could take such memorable (and clear) shots of any of my...11 kitties, (all rescues). Thanks, Lauren!

Birman Mama - 14 years, 11 months ago

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She's gorgeous! Wonderful photos and videos too. She obviously has such a wonderful life with you - staying warm and cuddled. So sorry about her siblings.

Ingajonna - 14 years, 11 months ago

She's adorable and looks like the perfect fit for your family. Enjoy!

vampires12 - 14 years, 11 months ago

what a cute kitten!

b - 14 years, 11 months ago

She is wonderful!! I also love rats!

M - 14 years, 11 months ago

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Aww he is ADORABLE!

Katy - 14 years, 11 months ago

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OMGthis wittle kitty is so adorable!