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My name is Diamond Jetson Charlie, otherwise known as Boy, Roody or Poo. I am the only male cat around here, and this means I get to boss the others around. I am the largest, have very big teeth, and very long whiskers. These attributes are often exclaimed over by my humans, but hey, what's all the fuss about? My sister, Sapphire, and I arrived on the scene in 1996. We were born on the 13th of March, the same night as Samantha was put to sleep. We were black, the same as she was! How's that for a strange coincidence?! Being a very large cat (I am NOT fat, mind you), I have this strange liking for getting into small places, such as boxes (generally shoe boxes), cupboards and I also like to perch on the edge of the kitchen windowsill to engage in a bit of birdwatching. This is the perfect spot for it, because there is a tree just outside full of birdies! Other favourite pastimes include frolicking in the garden and, of course, taking catnaps. I also like to eat, but hey, who doesn't?! I have a very clever trick for getting food -- first, I run up to a human (usually Jacinta) and do a little "Mrow?" She'll then lean over and I'll give her a few headbutts accompanied by more meows. I start purring very loudly, and throw in a few more smooches. You know what happens next? FOOD APPEARS!! Mmmmmmm.......works every time!
Purrs and Headbutts, 
I. A Gentleman Cat has an immaculate shirt front and paws at all times.
II. A Gentleman Cat allows no constraint of his person, even loving constraint.
III. A Gentleman Cat does not mew except in extremity. He makes his wishes known and waits.
IV. When addressed, a Gentleman Cat does not move a muscle. He looks as if he hadn't heard.
V. When frightened, a Gentleman Cat looks bored.
VI. A Gentleman Cat takes no interest in other people's affairs, unless he is directly concerned.
VII. A Gentleman Cat never hurries towards an objective, never looks as if he wanted just one thing: it is not
polite.
VIII. A Gentleman Cat approaches food slowly, however hungry he may be, and decides at least three feet away
whether it is Good, Fair, Passable, or Unworthy. If Unworthy, he pretends to scratch earth over it.
IX. A Gentleman Cat gives thanks for a Worthy meal, by licking the plate so clean that a person might think it
had been washed.
X. A Gentleman Cat is never hasty when choosing a housekeeper.
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