Happy Birthday Bonnie and Rufus!

When we first saw them, they were tiny. Rufus wasn't even called Rufus, he was Frankie Marmaduke. We didn't know then which of the five kittens we were going to take home, so the pictures may be of them or their littermates.

Bonnie

Frankie Marmaduke (and Kiwi)

They cried all the way to our house and I felt so mean taking them away from their Mum. They clung together and played together almost all the time.





They still often eat together, although Bonnie likes to steal Rufus's food. Rufus jumps on Bonnie and they fight although Bonnie still sometimes grooms Rufus.



They have very distinctive characters. Rufus is rough, likes firm handling, and nips people when he is being petted. He can also be a sweetie and will lie back on my arm like a baby. Just don't touch his tummy if you value your fingers.





Bonnie is much softer and more timid, although she is less easily frightened than she used to be. She is very loving and doesn't like being on her own, even at four o'clock in the morning. This can be a problem when our bedroom door is shut.





Happy Birthday Rufus and Bonnie!