March 2010

I'm just writing to let you know that I have an appointment April 19 for Edward to get Neutered. He is such a joy and a lover! He loves so snuggle and hold my hand or arm and fall asleep. He sure is something. Well I'm sending you a picture of Me and Edward taken tonight.. my daughter took it so that I could send it to u in this e-mail. Hope u enjoy seeing Edward again and he is well loved! We took a video of him with her phone but couldn't get it to send to my mail...hope u enjoy the picture!

Hugs

Kat
IOWA

March 2010

Hi Caroline,

OMG! “Blanca” is doing fantastic and adapted to my place in just minutes! She has been eating and using the litter box on her own. Caroline, Blanca is so much fun, she is so playful, last night she kept playing jumping on our bed while we were trying to sleep! She kept doing this little dance too funny to see.  When she is not playing, she comes to me and curls up on my side or she goes to her sleepypod carrier and takes a nap. (She just jumped to my arm and stayed there as I am typing, so funny)

Thank you so much Caroline for making this kitty so joyful!

Leticia L.
Chicago  

JAN 2010

Dear Caroline,

Just wanted to say how proud I am that you were on "Cats 101" and that many of my friends and co-workers saw you!  It was so much fun to see you and your cats and hats on there.

Sirus just had his birthday on January 1 and I wanted to let you know that he is well.  I have attached a couple of pictures.  You can see that he is very comfortable.  He is also very interesting.  He is the strongest cat I have ever had.  He also is extremely active during the day.  It's like having a monkey in the house.  He goes to bed when I go to bed though, and sleeps through the night.  The vet has always been impressed with him and says he is a healthy cat and also has obviously been bred carefully.

Best Regards,

William D.
Florida

August 2009

Hi Caroline and Helmut 

Just a small update on the boys.  They are both so goofy.  They play so well together and seem to have the same peak hours.  So when they have pooped each other out, they love to cuddle together and hold one another....its soo sweet.

Rocket is bigger and loves to eat.  He will eat the entire soft food in the morning if he can.  His hair and tail are longer than Turbos.  He has a cute little side step playful walk he does that cracks me up....he scoots side ways with his back and tail arched and he will bob and twist his head....haa.. its the craziest thing.  He walks around the house calling for me and Turbo when he cant find us and once I call back he comes tearing up to us.  He LOVES the water.  I caught him the other day playing in Jones (my dogs) water bowl.  He had his entire front leg in the bowl slinging water all over the wall and floor. So I put about 4 inches of warm water in my utility sink and set him in there, he splashed and played for at least 5 minutes...what a nut.  Once you grab him and cuddle him down, he is the biggest lover and very trusting.  He will stretch out in your arms and be asleep in 5 minutes. 

Turbo is smaller in size, but larger in fun...He is always looking for the next adventure and has no fear.  He loves my dog Jones and greets him every morning with a purr and a chin rub with a tail swoop to the face.  Once Jones lays down to rest, Turbo is all over him inspecting him from head to toe and cleaning what is necessary.  Turbo is very smart and knows what I want, but he isn't always ready to follow the rules.  When he does want to obey he is the sweetest boy that will follow me all over the house and wait for me outside every door.  Both boys love to meet new people, but Turbo seems even more intrigued than Rocket.  He is always eager to make a new friend and doesn't know a stranger. 

They both got use to the ceiling fans but do still stare up at them.  When we let them in the bedroom with us, they go absolutely nuts and our bed becomes their playground as well as our bodies ..haa.  We usually end up kicking them out at some point due to the rowdiness and they usually sleep in the guest room.  I have a feeling though they dot sleep much at night.  When my alarm goes off at 5 am, they are at my door waiting to greet me.  Rocket will most always run up and wrap his paws around my ankle as a good morning hug.  Turbo wants picked up so we can touch noses.  Then Turbo, Rocket, Jones and I head down the steps to start our morning. 

Bob loves the boys as much as I and he cant believe how friendly, fun, and loving they are.  I made him a cat person.  Or I should say Turbo and Rocket made him a cat person. 

Hope all is well with you both,
Teresa E.
Columbus, Ohio

Additional E-Mail from Teresa

Hi Caroline

Ha glad you approve of the names.  They are proving to be fitting.  Turbo is a spit fire, he is sooo playful.  anyone that comes over he is willing to play.  Young and old alike.  He has won over our big dog ..Jones.  The 104# golden retriever.  Jones was not too thrilled with the new additions, but Turbo was not going to let that stone be left unturned.  He rubbed and caressed and played with Jones until finally last night Jones caved in and played with Turbo.  They were chasing each other and having a ball.  Jones now runs to the nursery when he knows its time to play.  Once turbo is pooped out (which is rarely) he turns his motor on full blast and purrrs like a turbo charged kitty would!

Rocket is such a little lover, although he is bigger than his brother.  Everyone that comes to visit laughs at Turbo, but picks up and loves on Rocket.  And he loves it!  He is the watcher, he likes to check out his surrounding before making his move.  Rocket is all about his routine, he knows when its time to go to bed and he heads to his room crying to get in.  They are staying in the guest room at night to keep them safe from themselves ..haa.  Rocket takes all his medicine (amoxicillin for resp infection)  without trouble.  A very dutiful friend.  Once held, Rocket will purr and lay out flat across your arms to be stroked. 

They love playing together and tackle and wrestle in the evenings.  Turbo loves my husband, and cant wait to get in his lap in his office.  Rocket searches me out to lay up on the couch and chill! 

They are definitely family.  Oh the vets were nuts over them,  They had never seen a "real live American Curl before"  I was there an hour and half so everyone could see and hear about them.  Friends and family have been making treks through my house non stop to see and meet the new additions.  They are a big hit in Columbus, Ohio.

They have a huge sun room that's the nursery with sky lights and sliding glass doors on two entire walls.  They play on their cat tree and watch the birds and wild life non stop.  In their night time room there is sky lights and they love to watch the trees blowing in the wind.

They are living the kitty dream!! 

Best to you all!!

Teresa and the boys!

July 2009

Caroline,

Here are pictures of our Curlies. We acquired Max from you when he was a kitten.  Look how he has grown!! The Vet calls him Max the Magnificent at 3 years old!!!  He is gorgeous with a lion like ruff framing his neck, a boastful chest, and that fluffy full red tail.  Max is a gentle lion. He greets all who visit and supervises all that happens.  He is one social Curlie.  Everyone loves him.

His fur is soft and silky and even though we have never declawed him, he keeps his claws soft and tucked in.  Max does not destroy anything and has never had an accident or thrown a hair ball. He is our indoor watch cat and the chief deer chaser.... at least that is what HE thinks he is as he runs from window to window shaking his head and making clicking noises that we call "barking".  Max touches noses with our neighbors' dogs when they visit our home.  He never hisses or spits and will lie down with them.  Max loves our daily "walks" as he rides in his cat stroller.  He sits in the front and calls out to squirrels and birds with little chirps. Max is very smart and has learned tricks (for food of course).  He comes when called and gets down when told.  Max is chatty and responds to you when you talk to him. He is as playful now as he was as a kitten. At night he jumps on the bed and touches our noses to say "good night" and then climbs into his cat tree bed. We have no need to set the alarm because Max is tapping on our cheek at 6am with his very soft paws to awaken us.  As soon as he sees that our eyes are opening, his loud purrrrrr motor starts up.  We are greeted with head nudging and biscuit making as he welcomes his people to the new day.  Thank you sooo much for breeding our loving Curlies and socializing them when they were just hours old.  You are THE best!

Jennifer F.
Avon Lake, Ohio

May 2009

Hi Caroline,

I hope you, Helmut and all the Curlies are well. Sorry we've been so busy and haven't been able to update you on Reeses.

I guess I should mention that Rae and Ed renamed him Hershey. They both thought that he looked like he has been dipped in chocolate.

Hershey has become such a beloved member of our family from the moment he came home with me. He gives us so much love and joy.

We really can't imagine our life before him now. 

Hershey is the first to greet Ed when he comes home from work every evening. He loves to drape himself on and around Ed's shoulders.
He has become such a Daddy's boy. It's funny to see Ed talking baby talk again.

Rae calls Hershey her baby, and says that we are the grandparents. He loves to cuddle with her when she's doing her homework or watching TV. 

As for me, he loves to rest his head against my chest like a baby when he sits on my lap. He really is a little angel in disguise.

He is so playful and affectionate, all our friends are enchanted by him too. 

We just had him neutered yesterday. He is doing really well. He was already jumping and playing with me this morning. 

I seem to have misplaced your exact address. If you can email me back with your address I'll send the certificate right away. 

Best,

Su
New York City

June 2009

hi to you,

symphony, better known as pixie is the llool=little love of our lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she is a WOW!!!!!!!! a joy, a rascal, a delight, snuggle bunny, and then some. We couldn't be happier. Oh, did i mention she is soooooooooooooo smart. Tympien has taken on the role of MOM. the are the cutest coddlers'. I know I must send you pictures, and I will very soon. My favorite is the silhouette of the back of their heads looking out the window. OK I'll stop, but I could go on & on & on. We're in love. She is nova's bff thanks to you and Helmut. Your caring and love shine through your curls!

          
Diane
Yorktown Heights, NY

January 2009

Hi Caroline!

Wow!  I could easily fill a book describing how wonderful these kitties are.

After the passing of our beloved Fuzzy we doubted we could ever be that happy with a cat again.  We were wrong!  These two adorable Curls have stolen our hearts and filled our home with so much joy.  We even gave them names expressing what they have done for us.  Bronx we named Asher, a Hebrew name meaning "Happy" and "Encourager of the Oppressed." And to little Honey we also gave a Hebrew name, Asa, which means "Healer of the mind and body."  And that they are most certainly.

They are liberal with their love, too, not only sharing it with us, but with anyone who walks through our door.  Asher loves being passed around like a baby to whoever will hold him.  His Aunts and Uncles fight over who gets to hold him next.  He purrs instantly with any touch.  Asa is a bit more reserved, but quickly warms up and then snuggles up to anyone and everyone.

Her purr is so loud for such a tiny girl and her beautiful gaze is soul-searching!  They make everyone smile!

Not only are they little mushy babies, they are also frisky and love to play

- with anything that moves.  I can't even list a favorite toy because they love them all (and they have a lot!).  If I had to choose a category of toy it would be their fishing pole toys.  They love chasing and jumping after the dangling feathers or streamers.  One of their favorite pastimes is to sit on their favorite perch in the family room and peer through the window at the birds and ducks in the backyard. They get very excited when the squirrels come around to steal the bird food.  They also love their fuzzy mice and Asher will often walk around the house with one in his mouth.  Asa drags her toy du jour to bed with us and wakes us up to play!

We can't do anything in the house without their "help."  They sit with/on/behind/next to Daniel as he works from his home office and offer their opinions while he is on business calls!  I can't work-out alone anymore because I have two "personal trainers" who sit on me while I do crunches!  Too funny! Whether watching TV, reading, working, sleeping, putting on make-up, cooking, folding laundry, cleaning, - whatever - we are never alone and it is absolutely wonderful!!!

They are fantastic pets and truly a priceless addition to our family!

Thanks again for breeding such wonderful cats!  And, congratulations on your new litters!!!  They look like wonderful babies. So precious!!!  Best of luck with them!

Karen

May 12, 2009

Thanks Caroline! Rivington really is so gorgeous... He has been so sweet and loving since he arrived, purring, eating lots and now he's sleeping... It's amazing how relaxed he is in such a new situation. You really do a wonderful job raising them to be so brave and loving at the same time. I've attached a few photos we snapped off... There will probably be more to come I should imagine!

Thanks again - we are very happy!... (Still haven't decided on the name but will let you know...:)

Kind regards,
Hilary and Michael
NYC

Dec 2008

Hello Caroline & Helmut (and all the babies, too..)

 Thank you very much for the wonderful photos of the new babies. I cried when I looked at them because I cannot believe how beautiful the two little girls are! It is amazing how much they have grown since Vinnie and I came to see you - I can only imagine how soft and sweet smelling they are when you are holding them!

 I had to collect my thoughts to send this message to both of you; I want to sincerely express how much our visit with you has impacted both of our lives. You probably do not realize what happens after someone leaves seeing the curls and speaking to you...

 There is not a day that goes by that we do not talk about "the curls" and how much we were impressed by your sincere devotion to the breed and what you are doing - without realizing, you are giving everyone you reach out to a gift of happiness. As you opened the door to your home our first impression was to see those precious faces, all stop short at the same time and look at us with those big beautiful inquisitive eyes. The best Broadway director could not have staged that scene! Then, the playful antics that followed showed us the intelligence, innocence and beauty of this breed. They each had already developed a personality that anyone could love. We are still talking about Twizzler carrying around the feather stick and the little baby falling asleep for a quick nap in my husband's arms. Much of what you had said to us about how you were captivated the first time you saw them

also happened to us - they have a way of claiming your heart!

 We also wish to add that we appreciated your history and character introduction of the breed; although we are not planning to show our new little girl, we know that your devotion to the curls has helped to bring the breed to the level of appreciation and respect it now holds in the professional arena. Thank you for sharing that part of your life's experience with us - continue your work because you are gifting many people with happiness. I also want to note that I saw the film clip of you at one of the shows while I was watching a special on Cable about cats (all breeds) - you were holding one of your beauties close to your face and said "This is an American Curl!" It was great - I was sitting alone watching the tube and I jumped up and said out loud - "Caroline! That's Caroline!"

 Now, like any other expectant parents, we are preparing our home and hearts for our new little girl. She will have a cozy bed, a wonderful "Big Sister" to help take care of her and lots of kisses, cuddles and unlimited love to look forward to when she comes to her new home. I know ALL the babies (do they ever grow up?) are already getting much love from you both, so we will become an extension of that start when we become the permanent parents!

 We have decided to name our baby "Fiona", too, as we first fell in love with the curls by seeing a photo of the original Fiona. When we first discussed contacting you for a curl, we said to one another that we wanted "our own little Fiona." In consideration of your breeding transactions, if you need a special name to list the curl as an offspring, I have an idea for a name, so let me know (it has "curl" in it...).

 Well, for now I will be signing off. Please let us know what the next steps will be in our adoption process. And please keep sending the photos. Again, thank you very much!

Vinnie and Nadine S.
Brick, NJ