The first Curl we ever laid eyes on was at Madison Square Garden in 1986, Geris Carbon Copy.

Michael (aka "Helmut") and I visited our first cat show ever at Madison Square Garden in 1986. This was an effort to help me through the grieving period after the passing of my black and white domestic cat of 9 years, Petal. Michael thought a cat show would cheer me up. Well, not so. When I looked at any black and white cat, I started to cry, so within an hour we headed towards the exit. Suddenly I had an eerie feeling that eyes were on me. When I turned around, there was handsome black and white Carbon Copy rows and rows away staring at me. We walked over and his owner let me hold him. Immediately as if by magic, the grief lifted and I felt as if he was transferring the sadness out of me and into him. I know it sounds weird, but he mended my broken heart and I've since christened Curls the spiritual healers of felines. They do have an inherent gift that has been shared by Curl owners throughout the years. Mike and I were hooked from that moment and could have never dreamed that a year later we would be proud to have Carbon Copy as our foundation male! Three of our 5 dams today are his daughter, grand-daughter, and great-granddaughter. We've seen very few Curls that compare with his show presence, style, and heart-grabbing personality. We love you Carbon Copy and thank you for sharing your legacy with us.