Santo

March 2, 2010

Joni says: Our neighbors took in a stray cat they named Pepper, and soon after discovering she was pregnant, Pepper had a litter of two kittens, both male. The neighbors knew we loved cats and asked if we'd like to adopt the little black kitten. We did, and they kept Pepper and her other kitten whom their children named Rahjah.

My husband is a baseball fan; he named his orange-and-white cat Ozzie after Ozzie Smith. So keeping with that theme, we named our new kitten Santo after Ron Santo of the Chicago Cubs, who had a famous run-in with a black cat during his career. Ozzie used to live in a house full of cats at my in-laws', but came to live with us when we got our own place. He seemed lonely to me being the only animal in the house, and I had been thinking of getting a kitten to keep him company, so I was eager to take care of Pepper's kitten. Ozzie and Santo didn't get along at first, but they're getting along better now. Santo loves chasing Ozzie's tail as well as attacking our feet! His favorite toys are his scratching post, shoelaces, and socks. He'll even climb up the scratching post and balance on top of it. Most of the time, he's wound up and hyper, but he always manages to fall asleep in my lap when I'm on the computer.

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Joni Bailey

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Kayli - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Aww, I think they love each other :)

Smooch - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Yup, they look like baseball fans to me! Cute and very laid back!

Mike - 14 years, 2 months ago

OMG, the orange & white cat looks like my Tiggy. Such a handsome fellow (along with the little guy too....LOL)

SambosMom - 14 years, 2 months ago

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It's hard to hide in all those white blankie, such a cute tiny black face, and Ozzie & Santo seems to be very GOOOD FRIENDS

KewlioMZX - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Th-Th-Th-That's All, Folks!

wokkawokka - 14 years, 2 months ago

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A black cat arching his back! I'm terrified!

I love that look of surprise on his face, and how tiny and awkward he looks. What a precious little baby!

Lindsay - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Aww, adorable!! He's gonna be a beautiful cat.

Kephara - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Hellooooo Big Eyes!!!!!!! What a fuzzy bundle of cute!

mma - 14 years, 2 months ago

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looks like they're happy together.

boodie - 14 years, 2 months ago

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OMG what a little cutie, so adorable.

sewinggirl - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a cutie!

docsquid - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a lovely little black kitty with such gorgeous eyes. You are very lucky to have him, and he is lucky to have you!

sk8rgirlflorida - 14 years, 2 months ago

I LOVE black cats!! I have one and will only get black cats going forward! Santo is a realy cutie-pie! Looks like he's full of spunk! Just like a black cat should :-)

Vicki - 14 years, 2 months ago

What a total, complete CUTIE! He's awesome!

Natthecat - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Oh my! Boo, Santo. You are a sweet delight--black and fluffy, with those surprised round eyes. Come to Mama!

Symeezgurl - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Cybermuse - 14 years, 2 months ago

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They're so cute! They just look like my 2 oldest cats :)
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dol - 14 years, 2 months ago

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love, love, love black kittens!!

nili - 14 years, 2 months ago

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He looks juat like my little rascal who is also black. Such a cute little family.

Tiffany - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Santo is so handsome, love this little guy!

chocoluv - 14 years, 2 months ago

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carlainchicago - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a doll....although he does look like a little troublemaker!

WOLFGIRL66 - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Gorgeous!

ksilver - 14 years, 2 months ago

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catiam - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Santo looks like an adorable live wire, full of energy and excitement.

amalbici - 14 years, 2 months ago

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so cute - I love his greyish-blue eyes.

BirmanMama - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Ahhh ... true kitten happiness!

kibblegirl - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Litttle Santo is a real keeper. I just love his black eyes.
So glad that you got to adopt him.

kitbce - 14 years, 2 months ago

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=^.^= + =^.^= = <3

Jackie - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a lovely photo. They look great friends.

Jackie - 14 years, 2 months ago

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I love this photo. He is so cute. Great fun and spirit.

cricketsmom - 14 years, 2 months ago

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LeCrosse - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Gorgeous. Just... gorgeous! Love them :)

BooksandCats - 14 years, 2 months ago

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BooksandCats - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a pair!

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Tracee - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a doll! I have 3 black cats and absolutely love them =)

Kaykay - 14 years, 2 months ago

Santo~ that's my bunny's name D:

smokey demon - 14 years, 2 months ago

Bless all of you who have taken in black cats! So many stupid people think they are evil or bad luck. I much prefer the old proverb that says a white cat will bring his owner silver and a black cat will bring his owner gold.

itigger2 - 13 years, 9 months ago