Meet the Cats

Three rescue cats share our desert home in the Coachella Valley. Here is a little about each of them.

Bandita, a black and white tuxedo cat, resting on a floral blanket.

Bandita, the Tuxedo

Bandita wears a sharp black and white tuxedo and behaves like the host of the house. Bandita is the curious one, first to investigate every box, every bag, and every door left open a crack. Quick, clever, and usually in the middle of the action, Bandita sets the pace for the whole trio.

Whitey, a mostly white cat.

Whitey, Mostly White

Whitey is the calm one, mostly white, with an easygoing way of moving through the day. Warm laptops, sunny windowsills, and a good high perch are the usual favorites. Whitey watches the household chaos with a steady, unbothered gaze, and joins in only when it looks worth the effort.

Shempy, a tabby and white cat, resting on a laptop.

Shempy, Tabby and White

Shempy is the playful goofball, tabby and white, soft and quick to cuddle. Equal parts clumsy and charming, Shempy can turn a quiet afternoon into a comedy without trying. When the zoomies arrive, Shempy is usually leading the parade.

Whitey, a cream cat, sleeping with his face on his paws, beside Shempy stretched out.
Whitey and Shempy, worn out after a busy afternoon.