Zena:        

                             According to the vet, Zena's coloring indicates that she is a "Russian Blue."  She has a small spot of white on her chest, and a perfect white pinstripe across her belly.  She truly has been a joy to have in my life.  She is very vocal!  And yes, I did name her after 'Xena: The Warrior Princess;" she lets you know in no uncertain terms when she is not happy!  Zena was two years old in November 2002.

                Zena's baby pic.    

Enjoying the decor of our home              

  I'd say she's proud of her "kill."

  Ready for Mardi-Gras! 

   I always feel like I have someone looking over my shoulder... 

Such a polite little girl!                                        

Cosmo:  

 Cosmo is the absolute sweetest cat!  He is about 15 pounds, and is worth his weight in gold...  He originally was my mom's best friend's cat, but sadly she passed away.  Despite the circumstances, I was thrilled to be able to keep "Moe."

Cosmo in his favorite TV watching position...

Zena and Cosmo, 2001.                                                ...and 2002.

Demi and Molly:  

    These are my parent's Bichon Friezes.  They got Demi as a puppy in 1997 from my half-brother and his wife who tried their hand at breeding dogs...  The business was not a success, however, we were fortunate enough to get a wonderful little dog out of the attempt.  We "gained" Molly in 1999 from a lady Tim works with.  She came about 15 pounds overweight, and was immediately (and much to her dislike) put on a diet. 

These pictures were taken in September of 2001 by my parents while down at The Lake of the Ozarks where they are partners on a house and boat with two other families.

Demi: she's the smaller of the two.                 Molly: satisfying the need for speed.

Demi Pics:

                                                    Mom and Demi, Christmas 2001.

 Well, Dad pets it like a pet...     Or maybe...  !