Meet the Clan - Artemis

There's just something about Persians. Everybody loves Persians. Except people who love black dress slacks. They tend to hate Persians. And people who like black couches. They hate Persians, too. Actually, if you have any permanent attachments to the color black, Persians are not for you. They shed.

That being said, I am willing to put up with the shedding. Except in the spring, when I come home from work to find tumbleweeds of white fur all over my floor. And the couch. And the cat tree. And the other cats. Then I seriously consider taking the vaccuum to Artemis.

Speaking of which...let's go to the vital stats.

Name: Artemis

AKA: Artemeces, King of the Fraidy Cats

Age: Unknown...Again...the vet always casts sideways glances at me when they ask me questions about this cat. Pretty much all I know is that he's white. And male. And Persian. 

Weight: 8 pounds

Artemis came to me almost by accident. Sort of a friend of a friend situation. But he was white and beautiful, and I had to have him. 

Here's the thing about Artemis; he is literally afraid of everything. And I don't mean a Charlie-Brown-pantophobia type of deal. I mean that he is 100% terrified of everything. Kind of like Adrian Monk. But small and furry and white. For the entertainment value, I've compiled a partial list of Artemis's greatest fears. Hang in there...this is somewhat extensive. In no particular order:

• Milk
• Cats who aren't white
• Cats who are white
• Cats
• Dogs barking on TV commercials
• Ceiling fans
• Carpet
• People standing up
• People sitting on furniture
• People who aren't me. Or Jason.
• Sneezing
• Loud noises
• Imaginary noises
• Teddy bears
• Boxes
• Blankets
• Running water
• Being touched by anything he can't actively see
• Shoes, unless they have been recently worn by Jason.
• Long, cylindrical objects (brooms, mops, gift wrap rolls, etc.)
• Unfamiliar foods
• Lights turning on
• Lights turning off. 

I do know that there were toddlers present in Artemis's previous home. So whether or not it was intentional, I assume he was abused in some way. Which would explain his paranoid behavior. 

Tune in tomorrow for the conclusion of our introductions...Kyo!

Love & Tuna!