Isn't it crazy to have such extreme weather......Satie is what is considered a "Blue" color...it used to be hard to tell Satie & Rebel apart, but as they are aging, Satie is getting bluer and Reb's dark gray........Hugs to you my friend!

Sadly, my Cocker Spaniel, Lady, seems to be deteriorating rapidly since she has gone deaf so SHE is oblivious to Tao, but it doesn't stop Tao chasing after her, (at a safe distance LOL!) If Lady should turn around Tao arches his back, hisses and spits and flies at her but Lady is totally unaware.
Spanky, so far, hasn't done anything more than growl and snarl at Tao but I would never trust him alone with him as he is a very sneaky, devious, cat with talons for claws that could rip open a tender little tummy in a flash if given half a chance.
Tao is Mishka personified and I do believe even Tidge told him a few things before she died as he exhibits traits of Jeckyl and Hyde and is quite a handful when he is in his Hyde persona. LOL!!!
One thing's for sure he has brought laughter back into our home and hearts.

how cute is that ! is this a new kitten Meg? He looks very alert!

Yes Gerry, he has definitely been here before, he's just too darn clever for words and so cheeky, Ray has nicknamed him Twerp. He is into everything and doesn't miss a thing.
I'm going to set up and album of his photo's on Facebook.
Hugs n love, Me

Will watch for his album.......Kittens sure do bring the laughter back, don't they......did you see where I wrote about our basement kittens......they had shredded a roll of paper towel and it was all over the room, would love to have had a video of that. Oh, Meg, I am sorry to hear about Lady....I am concerned what is going to happen with our 5 being over 17 now......nope, won't think about it!
Is Tao a Himalayan?

Yes he is a Red Point or I believe you guys call them Flame Point. He is from Mishka's maternal line. The breeder is a bowling friend of mine, who sold me Mishka. When I told her about Mishka she decided to breed one last litter and GAVE me the pick, though Ray and I decided to split the cost as we really appreciate what she did.
Naturally he has a lot of Mishka's traits and similar personality but I think most Himmies do. He is personality plus and it is lovely to have some noise in the house, he purrs constantly and only stops to talk.
I was so lost without Tidge and Mishka and I still cry every time I think of them but having Tao has made it easier to bear the grief.