The Contest is OVER!
... but you can still name my kittens!
Winners of Shelby's Kitten Contest
Kitten Name Entries  (This is where the most kitten names are)
Shelby's Kittens  (bottom of this page)



Shelby's kittens were born June 1^st 1996 - they have all since found new homes!
Thursday, August 28^th, 1998 we came home with a brand NEW kitty! (Eight weeks old) and his name is Felix.

UPDATE!  Saturday, April 4^th, 1999. Shelby and Felix are doing well.  Shelby has turned into a shy, withdrawn kitty that is afraid of strangers. She won't come out of the bedroom during the day, but she like to be incredibly cuddly at night. She will usually come sit on my lap while I'm on my computer, or get right in the middle of any book that I'm reading!

Felix, in contrast to Shelby, is VERY outgoing and friendly. He usually has to investigate everything! He likes to go outside, even though I would rather have him in because he is declawed, but he sticks pretty much around the house. One of his favorite games is dive bombing me while I'm raking the lawn! He doesn't like to cuddle much unless he's in the mood, but when he does, he is very sweet!

He got into a fight last weekend (1999!), either with another cat or with a tree, he came home with a laceration on one of his pads (limping) and a huge cut just above one eye. He looked like Mike Tyson! I ended up taking him to the vet on Monday because he was still limping very badly and they game him a shot of antibiotics, and gave me a bill for $100.00. He is doing much better now, he's still favoring that foot a bit, but he will heal up just fine.

Anoter Update: They are best cats ever, they are my best friends. We had a bit of a falling out when I thought I could potty train them, but otherwise life is good!  I just have to show you this pic...

ADVICE! I know many of you that come to this page either have a new kitty or are looking to get one.  I would like you to keep a few things in mind:
Spay or Neuter your kitten! There are way to many strays in this world! Shelby had her kittens when she was only seven months old, she got pregnant at 5 months. I thought she was to young to be fixed and I ended up with 5 babies that I could not keep! Luckily they all found good homes, but in many cases they just end up being put to sleep, or left to roam the street! I know that the operation is expensive, but do what you can! It's better than putting your babies down!

Also remember: Animals are not cheap!!! Getting a kitten might not be expensive, you may get one from a friend, or see a sign that advertises free kittens, or like in my case, a total stranger may give you one, but remember the vet bills! Your first visit to the vet could cost up to $200.00! You have to get your cat spayed or neutered, its first shots, feline leukemia tests and shots and many other things. Then there follow up vaccines, flea treatments, food, kitty litter, etc. etc.! If you cannot afford these things, think twice about taking on a new kitty!
Okay, that's all the preachin' I have to do, now go have fun!

This is Shelby & her kittens As far as I can tell, they are ALL female!!!
Kitten #1 is dark gray with white feet, her chin is all white.
Kitten #2 is black with white feet.
Kitten #3 is light Gray with white, her chin is half Gray and half white.
Kitten #4 is PURE BLACK!! (my favorite, I like the name Natasha!)
Kitten #5 is also Gray with white, her chin has a Gray spot right in the middle.