Vixen
a.k.a. Vixie, Boo, Vixie-Boo, Boo-Boo

We adopted Vixen (and Gus) from our vet's office in early December 2000.  She and a half dozen other kittens of varying ages had been left in two boxes at the back door, all with their whiskers cut off.  Jeff likes both calico and mincemeat cats and Vixen is a mixture of both; she's even got some Tabby stripes here and there!  Part of her unique beauty is that she is a mix of nearly every cat color pattern imaginable!  She got her name not because she's a tempting seductress but because she was adopted at Christmas time and we wanted her to have a "christmasy" name. 

Vixen's Personality

Vixen has a very laid-back demeanor.  She spends most of her time sleeping and bathing and goes outside only for short periods of time.  Rather than bringing back mice and birds from her hunting forays she instead captures small garder snakes and bugs.  Despite the rather large field next to our house (now, unfortunately, under development as the newest phase of our subdivision) Vixie never wanders far on her outdoor adventures.  She usually goes outside a couple times a day for about half an hour each time.  Indoors, she's not adverse to laying on her back for a tummy rub and will usually include your hands and arms in her bathing activities if they're within licking distance. 

In-Home Noise Monitor:  Vixen does not like loud noises including loud voices.  If we yell upstairs at the boys to get ready for bed (for example) she will get up from wherever she's been relaxing and immediately start meowing and making her way over to the offending yeller.  If she feels that her meowing is not a strong enough reminder of the household noise guidelines she may reach out and tap you a few times to get your attention and subsequent compliance. 

Vixen's Photo Galleries

Relaxing

In The Yard

Contortions & Cat Naps

The Ultimate Nap