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, looking directly at the camera

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, an all-white cat with pink ears, in profile

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 grey tabby and white cat, looking directly at the camera

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.