Somehow, the cats have turned out different from how I expected. In appearance, I mean. See what you think. Here is Shadow on September 2: 
And here he is today: 
Here’s Phantom September 2: 
And today: 
He wouldn’t sit still for his portrait this morning–kept coming to me for pets–so I’ve included two of his current pics.
I think the color change was unexpected, but the longer fur even more so, especially the manes and plumy tails. You don’t see the plumy tails here, but trust me–they are magnificent, if I do say so myself.
They are beautiful kitties. I am glad you had the heart and courage to love more cats. We could not bear to and it is lonelier without cats in the house. We have perpetual cat memories, but sometimes I just wish I could feel that cat warmth and hear a purr.
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