American Curl Cat | Curl Essence Testimonials - Curl Essence American Curl Cats

Testimonials straight from emails we've received ...

We've stated that we believe we provide the best American Curl cats you will find anywhere from the comments we receive from the owners of our babies. We decided that rather than asking our visitors to take our word for it, we would let you read some of the comments we have received. .

This is not only a testimonial page, but a way for you to see how our babies on our Kittens for Sale page have changed the lives of their new owners... oh ya, and how you can expect them to change your lives too.

When we deliver a kitten, we strongly recommend that the new owners have their friends and family handle their new kitty a lot. Don't allow your new kitty to think it's ok to hide from strangers. Start this when they are young so they will grow up welcoming attention from people that come over to visit. It will make all the difference in the world when they grow up. If you let them think they can hide from strangers when they are little, they will hide from your visitors when they mature. Don't be afraid to play loud music around them is that's what you like. Don't try to "protect them" from young kids, strangers, music, etc. They need to learn to fit into your family's daily lives. Do it while they are babies and it will become a way of life for them when they grow up. That's what Natasha & Will did. Read their email below.

Kevin, black & white boy

We took Kevin to the Del Mar Cat Show as our "American Curl Pet Me Cat". Breeders who are showing and have a "Breed Booth" to educate spectators about their breed, are also encouraged to bring a "Pet Me Cat". A PMC is a cat that is not entered in the show and will be available for people to pet at the show. When these girls set eyes of Kevin, it was love at first sight... for both Kevin and his new owner. This is the text and a couple of the pics she sent me when she got Kevin home.

Saturday, 1/26/24... just got home. (with pictures). Then Sunday, 1/27...this text and these photos. There were more, but these show how happy he is in his new home.

"He's doing so good honestly! He's always laying and rolling around on his back. He loves all the toys!! He slept on top of my friend last night on the couch with his tongue out. It was so cute! He's so perfect. Thank you so much. I'll send you pictures and videos all the time."

Then new text..."He's seriously an angel in cat form. I love him so much already. He's so calm and loves looking at the other cats and following/stalking them. hahaha"

These 2 pictures are just too cute. (There were more... these were my favorites.) And they show Kev's personality. This show was the first time Kevin had been out of the house. He whined and cried all the way from our house to the show hall. Then, when we first got there, he was so scared, he just cowered behind his bed. Little by little, he warmed up to strangers talking to him and petting him. Later in the day, and after we let him take a short nap under his bed, he decided all this attention was kind of cool. His new owner had spent the entire day working her way from the far corner of the show hall to where we were on the opposite end of the show hall. As soon as his new owner set eyes on Kevin, you could almost visibly see the spark between her and Kevin. We love it when we see that because we know this is the perfect forever home of our baby.

Laszlo, a cream lynx point boy

To: linda bull
Sat, Mar 18 at 10:52 AM
Hi Linda and Mike!

I wanted to check in and say hi! It's been a year since I got my Curl boy from you and I wanted to share some info about him!

Laszlo is 10.5 lbs of fluff and energy. He's an AWESOME cat! His fur has gotten a bit more orange to it since he was a kitten, but overall he's mostly silky soft white with a giant fluffy tail. He loves being pet and brushed! He has a really curious, social personality and he makes me laugh all the time. He loves pouncing on toys and chasing my other kitty around the house at full speed. He's really active, but he also loves a good snooze and you can often find him curling up in places that are just a bit too small for him to fit. He likes to talk and he will make his opinion known before every meal.

I have absolutely loved having Laszlo in my life. He's the best cat I've ever had! So much so that I am seriously considering adding another to the home.

I was giving some thought to the kittens you have available now. I was looking at Daisy and Tiana - could you tell me just a bit more about their personalities? I am still very undecided, it's a big decision, so I'd like to get more info 😊

I hope you are both doing great!

Erin

Donetello... one of Opie's babies

This was a REALLY long email... I edited it for this page. But I left all the really fun stuff for you to read.

To:[email protected]
Thu, Mar 2 at 6:37 PM
hi Linda, it’s been quite a while since we’ve adopted Donatello from you into our family so i thought you might like to see some updates on how he’s doing over a year and a half later.
first of all i can’t stress enough how blessed we are that he was able to be given to us and not kept to be a show cat, although he would’ve been great given his looks and personality. he is such a joy to everyone he’s encountered so far. my mom and especially my grandma were never really cat people, but if you saw my grandma’s reaction to me bringing Donatello home you wouldn’t believe that was someone who doesn’t like cats. that’s her grandson now. she immediately took her camera out and started taking pictures and videos of him. got him toys and accessories without asking. my mom sings his name every time she sees him after it’s been a while. that alone says a lot about his energy.
personality wise, everything you said about him at that young age has remained true. he is very much a dog in a cat’s body. when i come home he runs out from whatever room he’s in to come greet me and demand love. he is so cuddly and loves to sleep on me in literally a million positions. whenever i get on his level, he will come over to me on command. he sits to get treats, we’re currently working on laying down but that’s a little trickier. he’s obsessed with ice, a trait he picked up directly from my dogs after living with them for those few months. now we have to try our hardest to be quiet when getting some from the freezer because he will come sprinting from anywhere to beg for some. he will cry to me until he gets it to play with or i put it in his water bowl. that always resulted in the floor becoming a slippery mess, and the latter ended up with him splashing water from his bowl everywhere trying to get the ice out. our compromise was giving him the piece of ice in a box so he can play with it in a confined area and that’s been working great for everybody.
being a cat mom has been one of the greatest things to ever happen to me. i now want a third, a girl though to even things out since i’m the only woman in the apartment. i’m definitely outnumbered. i just was looking at your site and it’s so tempting all the new babies are so precious. i promised myself i would get all different breeds, though. i really want a maine coon or a ragdoll. i wondered if you had any personal experience with either breed or knew any ethical and certified breeders.
it’s always so fun when people see Donny for the first time and go “his ears are backwards” “why are his ears like that” “oh my gosh what kind of cat is that” “he looks like a dog” and i get to teach them about the amazing American Curl breed. they’re always so fascinated.
anyways long update but i hope you haven’t forgotten about little Donatello! i think you’ll be amazed to see that he is his dad Opie’s clone!! it’s almost unbelievable how much he looks just like him. both beautiful boys. Donny grew to be about 9 pounds. he’s always got a clean bill of health and lots of love and compliments from the vet. i’m going to attach a bunch of pictures and videos, i hope they all go through. if you ever want more i’ll be happy to send!
p.s. some quirky things i forgot to add
sometimes when Donny thinks we’re not watching him (he’ll usually look around to make sure), he’ll try to pick up his food with his hands and eat it 🤣 but only when we’re not looking! we caught him on video just once.
he’s not very fond of human food, but he loves eggs and if you leave them unattended, he will try to steal them off your plate. my boyfriend learned that the hard way.
he loves to play hide and seek. like an actual child. if we hide and show ourselves then hide again and repeat, he will keep playing until he “catches” us. it’s the most adorable thing ever.
hope you’re doing well!! he’s cuddling next to me as i send this email :)

Alaina (renamed "Crumb")

Anne sent me this cute video this morning. I thought I should share it because it's just too cute. Also, it's SOO American Curl-ish. I could imagine my cats trying to figure out where the sound was coming from and why the keys were moving in just the same way. Curls are so fun and social. That's why we say they are like Lay's potato chips... you can't stop with just one.

To: Linda bull

Thu, Dec 8 at 5:17 AM

Hi Linda, Crumb is the best cat I have ever EVER had, and you were right, one American curl is not enough....we are ready for a new kitten to join our family, I would like to put a request for a future litter please, I hope all is well with you.
I have attached a cute video with the new piano's investigation :-)

Anne

Jonathan and Sheba

To:Linda & Michael Bull

Sun, Jul 24

Hello, it’s been almost 6 years since we adopted Sheba, and she’s very happy and healthy with our family in Glencoe, IL.

She’s an incredibly loving cat — she follows me around during the day, watches over me at night and jumps on the bed the moment I wake up. She also gets along well with our other curl, Xena (age 15).

My wife and kids are starting to think about a kitten, and loved the recent pictures

I don't think we’re ready for a kitten quite yet, but could we please get on your list with a Reserve Kitten Sales Agreement?

thank you,

Jonathan

John and Daffany

.Before I post John's email, I have to give you a little background. Daffney was on our Adult Adoptions page for some time as a retired queen. Daffney was always a sweet girl that loved lots of attention. When John first contacted us about Daffney, he had just lost his wife and his 2 cats all within the last year. When we read his story, it was obvious that Daffy would be the absolute perfect companion to help him heal from his loss. Daffy didn't immediately accept her new home. She's always been a very cautious kitty, but John was so patient with her. John stayed in touch with us over the weeks that followed while he was giving Daffney all the space she needed to decide this new home was a safe place. (BTW, Daffney was free to good home... and John's home was without a doubt not only a 'good home', but the PERFECT home for both Daffy and for John.) I just got this email from John. I hope this warms your heart as much as it did ours.

To:[email protected]

Sun, Feb 20 at 1:52 PM

Hi Linda,
I just wanted to check in with you and thank you again for blessing me with Daphney. She is my constant companion and such a source of Joy for me. Daphney is the reason I look forward to coming home in the evening. She LOVES to play and loves to cuddle. She sleeps with me every night and snuggles up close to me. We often hold paws when I fall asleep, or she'll cuddle up next to me and roll over so I can place my hand on her tummy--AND she sure LOVES to have her tummy rubbed. In the morning she is on the bed with me, waiting for me to wake. When I wake up, she starts bumping me (man can she bump!) and loving on me. She also not only bumps me with her head and neck, she bumps an rubs on me with her WHOLE BODY and pushes herself into my side! I LOVE her little pink nose and of course, those beautiful blue eyes! If She's not off sleeping somewhere, she is always with me, always by my side, and always in the same room with me, even if she's just laying on the couch or the floor nearby (nevermind the bathroom...). She has such a cute personality and does so many things that make me smile and laugh, like jumping up on the counter for breakfast or dinner, or jumping without abandon trying to get the one of her favorite toys--a rattily-furry ball attached to a bungee and a stick. She jumps high in the air and twists and turns as she tries to catch the ball. She does an amazing job of catching too! She is quite the gymnast! She is such a little bundle of love. I am truly blessed to have her, and I think that she thinks so too!
Thank you SO MUCH!
Take care, and much love,
John AND Dapheney aka, Daffy.

SheShe and Diva

To:[email protected]
Fri, Mar 19 at 6:41 AM

Hi hi
Hope you have been hanging in there during this crazy pandemic. I just thought I'd write and tell you how my cats are doing. They came to live with us in in 2013 I think???

I am [so grateful] to have my 2 adoring Curl sisters. I love them so much!
So glad I got two. They have been such a delight. They still sleep together and groom each other. One is an obsessive groomer so once in a while the other one says "Enough!" and runs off.

"Shakina Glory" is nick named "Sheshe". She's much smaller than her sister and is the obsessive alpha of the two. She likes to ride around on my shoulder and neck like a fur collar. Friends have been surprised when they realize I'm wearing my cat!

"Divine Essence" Nick named "Diva" lives up to her names. She never leaves my side and taps me on the back all the time. She sits on me at night and wakes me up by wrapping her paws gently around my neck. Never had a cat do that before. She is definitely more like a dog.

They both have lots of friends on Facebook. They still climb the extensive cat walks my partner built them indoors and a cool catio out doors in the summer.

I gotta say thank you from the bottom of my heart!
They are well loved and an amazing gift to the planet!

Cheers
Delilah

Jor-el (renamed Oliver ("Oli")

Fri, Feb 5 at 12:53 PM
Hi Linda,

We wanted to give you an update on Jor-el. We've renamed him Oli, short for Oliver. He has the sweetest personality of any cat that we’ve ever known. He was quick to adapt to his new surroundings and he smoothly settled into his forever home. We both work from home and Oli has been our awesome little work buddy, keeping us company throughout the day and occasionally playing with our feet under our desks. Oli is very playful and intelligent, so we try to give him at least two play sessions every day. We’ve even begun training him with treats to come when he’s called, which he has been very quick to pick up!

We’ve introduced him (safely) to a lot of family and close friends, who have all remarked on his cute face and beautiful coat & tail! Oli is very social and comfortable around people, he’s always curious about meeting new people and he never runs or hides when a new person enters our home (like other cats are prone to do). Oli is so sweet and gentle with people that he has a way of charming and delighting people who otherwise aren’t big fans of cats!

Oli is the exact type of cat that we were hoping to bring into our lives, and we cannot emphasize enough how much joy and love we have for him.

Will and I gathered a few of our favorite photos of Oli in this Google Photos album. We hope you enjoy seeing how much he's grown as much as we do! He's grown to be so beautiful and his coat is extremely soft to touch. He really enjoys being brushed and groomed!

Best regards,
Natasha & Will

Steffie

To:[email protected]
Wed, Feb 3 at 4:18 PM
Hi Linda & Mike,

I just wanted to update you on Steffie. It's been about 14 months since she came to Lewiston. She is such a joy. Wakes me up in the morning and if I don't want to get up, she snuggles so close to me, she's practically on top of me.

As soon as I show her the hair brush, she jumps on the bed and wants to get brushed, which I do 2 - 3 times a day.

She races around the house, losing her traction on her back legs, banging into walls, etc. She's so funny to watch. She lets me know when she's hungry.

Also, of course it snowed here, so I brought a bowl full of snow for her to investigate, which she did and started to paw it and play with it.

I told her that she's not in San Diego anymore. She also sleeps by the registers and her fur flies into the air.

I get so much pleasure having her in my life. She's very entertaining. One day I had meow sounds on my phone and when she heard those meows, she was meowing and meowing. I stopped because I thought it was making her sad. I won't do that again.

I'm attaching some pictures I just took of her on the couch in the TV room.

Everybody loves her hair and she's loved at the veterinarian's office as well.

I hope everything is going well with you both. The pictures of your kitties are just gorgeous. Stay well and healthy. Thank you again.

Janet (Lewiston, NY)

Dexter...

To:Linda Bull
Tue, Jan 5 at 5:51 PM

Hi Linda and Mike,

Happy new year! Hope everything is going well.

I really want to formally say thank you to you and Mike! Dexter(I have given him a Chinese name 火子 which means fire or flame) is so so so cute and pretty. He has grown from 2.9lb to 6.5lb now and he has such a great personality that all my friends love him so so much. He is so trusting and purring all the time. And I am making a lot of toys by myself for him and he just loves everything to play with. His recent favorite is a small silver vine attached to a woolen. He just keeps chasing the vine if I move the woolen and never gets tired! He is so playful which encourages me to spend more time thinking of new ideas to play with him.

We feel so happy and grateful due to this experience. And thank you so much for consistently providing us with advice and guidance! It really means a lot to us!

I am visiting your website almost every day before working to check if there is any update or pics for other kittens. I really fall in love with American Curl due to Dexter. They are just the best friends and families to human to my sense now. I sometimes play the videos on the website to Dexter and he is so focusing and keeping rotating his small ears. So so cute! And I am so excited to see Opie's, future baby! Good luck with them!!!

Also, may I ask how is Mocha doing recently? I am so sorry that we were not ready in November last year to help. It is also a pity for us as well. I really hope he is okay now.

Thank you so much for raise this dream kitten for us! May you have good health, lots of happiness, and a bright new year ahead! :)

Best Regards,
Thinkling

Nemo...

Nemo is seal point boy. He has been with his new owners for a couple of months when I received this email from his new owner. He is 6 months old in this photo, so 7lbs is about right for his age. He will continue to grow a little more but not as noticeable as these last couple of months. By 8 months of age, our kittens are pretty much full grown. Most of our boys are around 8-1/2 - 9lb.

To:linda bull

Apr 10 at 8:11 AM

Hi, Linda. I am so happy that I have Nemo. Nemo is a sweet adorable boy . Very very active, a little bit notice, but he is just sooo cute to be blamed. And here is the picture I took yesterday. He grows very fast and he is already 7 pounds but I remember that you told me he gonna be under or around 8 pounds when he is full grown.

Best,
Vega

Neptune ...

Neptune is a silver mack tabby that met his new family recently (including the family dog.). It looks one big happy family. Our kittens frequently go to homes with other pets. Usually, it can take a day or maybe even two for them to figure out that the other one isn't a threat, but that's about it. I love the photos from new owners with their other pets. These two look like they're buds. ...Thank you, MaryAnn, for the email update and the photos.

To:'linda bull'
‎Oct‎ ‎15
Dear Linda,
We love this little kitten. He is a joy to us! Here are some photos for you.
Maryann

Check out the condo.... she color coded it to match Neptune's color... ... now that's a true cat lover! I had to smile when I noticed the colors ...Linda

Yuuto ...

I loved these photos taken right after he arrived in his new home... especially the one of him snoozing in mom's slipper.

May‎ ‎13 at ‎1‎:‎24‎ ‎PM
Hi Linda, How is everything going? When we picked up Yuuto and arrived home yesterday was already midnight. Yuuto is so beautiful and adorable! We were really surprised by how fast he adapted the new environment. He was not shy at all, instead very friendly, clingy and energetic. He purrs non stop like a motorcycle, and craves for attention. My boyfriend and I loved him so much already. Thank you so much for let us having this little sweetheart in our family!
We took some cute pictures for him. He looks like he is happy, and comfortable in his new home. Thank you again for everything!
Sincerely, Irene

From these pictures, it doesn't look like he even misses us.

"Best Christmas Ever"...

An American Curl kitten was the only thing on Rory's Dear Santa letter. Getting Bustopher to mom the day before Christmas was a ordeal, but we did it. Mom picked Bustopher up from the airport and took him to Grandma's house to stay overnight. Rory got up Christmas morning to this...

1st text we received from mom: "thank you so much again thank you thank you!!!! For doing this for getting him there early and making it all possible. We love him so much. He is a purr machine. What a perfect cat."

A little later the day before Christmas, a 2nd text: "He is just so loving and so affectionate! I can't get over how affectionate he is even directly after his ordeal with the flight, I expected him to be frightened and shy for a few days but he is soooo loving and outgoing and adorable! He already plays!! You have raised perfect kittens! It's just remarkable! You have done an amazing job with him for him to be this loving already. I really am in shock, I've never had a cat or even met a cat this sweet and this loving. I mean our cat Rum Tum that we lost last year was an amazing cat and sweet kitten but he was no where near this sweet when we first got him. This little guy is just a love bug. I just left my moms house... she's hiding him for us.. and I could not bear to say goodbye. He was just such a sweetie. I've never had a cat like this. Thank you so ,much!!! He's just exactly everything we were hoping for

3rd text day before Christmas: "It's going to make her whole day -- she'll never forget it... he's such a magical cat because he's so magnificently socialized. I had no idea!. You said he had a large personality but I just had no idea! He's the sweetest kitten I've ever known. He closes and squeezes his eyes shut every time you look at him. [we call those "eye kisses"] (There was more, but this says it all.)

Needless to say, we got lots, and LOTS of Christmas morning photos. I created the slide show below with just a few. Mom's emails from the day before Christmas are on the right. We do what we do just for the joy we know our kittens bring to the lives of their new owners.

HerSheKiss ("Kisses")

"Kisses" is a chocolate color point. That means, her body color will be one color... for Kisses, she is a solid bright white, but her feet, nose, tail, etc. (the "points" will be another color. For Kisses, her points are chocolate.) These photos were sent a couple days after she arrived at her new home. (I love the little pink collar.. it so fits her personality.)

Here's what Vanessa had to say about her new kitty. I'm sure we will hear more in the days ahead. These kids are too cute holding their new kitty.

To: linda bull
‎May‎ ‎16 at ‎12‎:‎21‎ ‎PM
Hi Linda just wanted to let you know the next day after I texted you I noticed her dry food was almost gone. She is eating it and she is a pig lol. I think she was just nervous at first. Now she is use to us and super playful and crazy. We love her!!! Thank you 😻

Marceline

This was so cute when I read it, I had to post the email. I can just visualize everything Haley says below. It's so typical of our kitties.

From, Haley
Date: On Thursday, October 27, 5:02 PM, wrote:
Subject: Marceline

I thought I'd give you guys an update on how she's doing since its been close to a year since I got her. Marceline owns the house now, she tells me when it's time for food or treats, or time to play. She's so spoiled, but I love her so much. She absolutely loves feather toys to the point where I have to hide them from her because she'll destroy them in less than a day. My favorite part of the day is coming home from work and sitting down and here she comes running to come cuddle. She really has grown into a beautiful and loving cat, and I can't wait to get another one!

-Haley

Chantilly

From: Gloria
Date: June 9
Subject: Chantilly

Hi Michael,
I cannot thank you enough for allowing me to have Chantilly!
Looking at the website, I was drawn to her the most.
But once Linda and I spoke on the phone, I am adamant about getting her.
The way that Linda is able to speak about each of their personalities shows how much care and love that your family provides for the kitties.
I am so looking forward to the arrival of a new family member and the beginning of a new chapter of my life.
But this will not be the last of Chantilly because I will definitely keep you updated about her.
And possibly getting her a sibling in the future

Thank you!
Gloria

I left Gloria's questions in the testimonial because other people may experience similar issues with kittens. The kittens are used to playing and rough-housing with each other and they have tougher skin than we do. Just like small children, kittens need to be taught good manners. Our adult cats still forget themselves sometimes when they are playing or loving on us and they get rough. Usually, a stern "NO!" will teach them what is acceptable and what isn't. Some are more sensitive than other... like Storm. If we tell him NO in a rough voice, he sulks. We have to go find him and immediately pick him up and love on him. His feelings get so hurt. You don't need more than an immediate NO or a light tap on the head to let them know they are doing something you don't like. They want to please you... they just don't know all the rules yet.

From Gloria
On Monday, June 20, 2016
Subject: Chantilly

Hi Michael and Linda,

After a little more than half a week, Chantilly is finally back to her normal self.
From first circling around me during meal time to climbing onto my lap demanding to be petted.
She has been addicted to her catnip mouse toy. She can easily play with it all night long.
I love how during the middle of a play session, she comes over to me from across the room to get a few pettings before returning to her toy.
I'm not sure how you've trained her, but she has the best manner ever!
She never disturbs my sleep and waits for me to get out of bed before having a conversation.
Everyday I have been returning home earlier than my old schedule just to see her sooner!

Since she is feeling much more comfortable with me, she has started to play a bit rough.
She often claws onto my sock to drag herself across.
Or clawing and biting my knees and feet.
Does that mean I should be more gentle with her?
Would you have any suggestion about how to calm her down when she gets hyper?

Thanks for sending me this fur ball of excitement!

Gloria

They can get so overwhelmed with their playing or loving on us that they can hurt. They don't realize how sharp their little teeth and nails are, and how sensitive our skin is. When you watch them with their mom, even their moms will discipline them from time to time. Just be sure to watch their reaction after you discipline them... like Storm, if you have a particularly sensitive baby, you need to immediately go back and reinforce your love for him/her. This is VERY IMPORTANT. You need to make sure you are correcting their ACTIONS but you still love THEM.

Seamus

Ms. Kitty

From Jazmin H.
Date: Sunday, May 15, 2016
Subject: Seamus
To: Linda Bull ([email protected])

I really have to thank you for giving me the privilege to experience a life with two wonderful Boys. Curls are like no other cat or even dog I have ever known. They are the reason I even fell in love with cats. They really are a breed that bridges that gap of the perfect companion and show stopper. And they have these personalities I'd usually attribute to dogs, a sort of human-like quality of mans best friend, but in feline form. I have so much love for my two boys and they just make me appreciate their breed so much when I see how much everyone falls in love, how they touch people without meaning to. It just fills my heart with warmth to have Seamus with me now and it would be so amazing to just show him off because he is just going to be a gorgeous boy as he grows, and have such a great personality! I'm so excited and just can't thank you both enough!

Thank you again!

From: Ron K.
Date: March 16, 2016
Subject: Maureen - Ms. Kitty

Ms. Kitty is doing great. She plays with our dog all day long. She is amazing with my girls and is very loving. Every night, she ends up snuggling with one of the family members and is very attached. Thank you again.

Maureen was renamed Ms. Kitty by her new owner. Many of our babies get along great with other pets in the home.... even the family dog.

Patience

Patience is one of Holly's babies. Her dad is Sir Kingsley, our Supreme Grand Champion. Because we allow our babies to interact with the adult cats before they go to their new homes, they readily accept cats in their new homes. Kittens are very adaptable anyway, but because we introduce them to the adults here at our home, any new cats in their new homes are just "new friends".

From: Sabryna S.
Date: March 20, 2016
Subject: Patience

Patience is very sassy and loves getting into trouble whenever she can. She loves to run throughout the house at night and growl when she is playing with the other cats, Patience has so much energy at night. She likes to look outside into the backyard, she sleeps on the cat tree next to the window and her favorite place to be on it is at the top and when she sees another cat in her spot she will paw at them and try to get them off of her spot. She is demanding when it comes to her food, she likes to rub up against us and coo when she is hungry sometimes she will even jump onto the dining room chairs and just sit at the table; that is when she really wants her food. She loves playing with her brother she tries to clean his ears and face, there is times where they will lay next to each other and start cleaning the others face.

Arwen

From: Brenda
Date: Wed, Aug 7, 2013
Subject: Arwen
To: Michael Bull <[email protected]>

Hello Mike and Linda,
Arwen has been a great addition to our family. When we picked her up from the airport she was a little frightened. Which is something we had expected. After getting her home we gave her some time to explore. We immediately fell in love with her. Unfortunately shortly after bringing her home (Rhode Island) we had to pack up our home as we were getting ready to move across the Pacific Ocean. Let me just say that, traveling with Arwen was easy. We had her as carry on, on the 18 hour flight she was a gem. The passengers had no idea that we were traveling with a kitten. She was absolutely amazing on the trip. She has settled into our new home here on Okinawa Japan.
This is the first time my family and I have owned a cat. My husband has had cats growing up and he is always surprised at how sweet and patient Arwen is. He has said that he has never owned a cat with Arwen's personality. We are very happy that we have Arwen. She is purrfect in every way possible.

East Family

Yoshi & Kendo

To: Mike & Linda
From: LR
Date: Feb. 17, 2013

Hi Mike and Linda... Well, the verdict is in ...they're keepers!

They wrestle. They ambush, they chase. They are having a great time together. Doug and I cannot thank you enough for these two boys.
They constantly make us laugh.

And they are thriving. They eat well and are taken outside everyday for their walk in the neighborhood.

Here are some pictures. I'll try to get some outside too. By the way Gary's new tree perch is a big hit also.

Yoshi & Kendo... Red Mac Tabby and a Seal Lynx Point goys.

Thor & Theo

To: Linda and Mike
From: Anita G.
Subject: Thor & Theo
Date: January 17, 2013

Thor is bigger than Theo but he is catching up with him, he's really long and slender. There are some days they get along and some days when Thor doesn't want to play, like any big brother. They have us in stitches with the things that they do all the time.

Thor will set at the door and if I'm not home by 5:15 he starts meowing and just watching the door. I think I got a little dog in him because he runs to the door when he hears someone outside. And Theo is just funny, he don't like us picking him up unless it's his idea. But he will come up to you and just flop down on you and go to sleep.

Curl Essence Remington

From: E.D.
To: Linda Bull
Subject: Re: Remi

Linda,

Great to hear from you. I will try and take a couple of new photos of Remi and send them. He has really turned into a gorgeous cat.
I thought about showing him but I don't really have the time.
I think he is one of a kind.His looks have totally changed from the baby pictures.
Take care and I will send you the info soon.

E.D.

Budster lives with Burt ReyCurl seen on the right. Budster is a Blue Mac Tabby

Curl Essence Budster and CurlEssence Burt ReyCurl

From: A.S. - Ohio
To: Linda Bull

Burt ReyCurl and Budster are best friends. Budster gets groomed three times a day. In fact, in the morning we all get groomed around 4 a.m. Burt loves to play fetch and sounds like a small elephant and I respond likewise, we communicate.

It is a scream to hear me call out "urrumph" and hear Burt ReyCurl answer from some place "urrumph". If he feels that he has not had enough attention, he will beg to be held like a baby and nestle his head in my arm, of course this is while I am at the computer trying to type... he is such a joy.

A.S - Ohio

Burt is a Silver Mac Tabby and this was what he looked like when he shipped. This is "Budster's" playmate "Burt ReyCurl".

Curl Essence Heathcliff

Heathcliff is a Silver Mac Tabby and now resides in Hollywood.

From: J.S.
To: Mike & Linda
Subject: Heathcliff

I thought you might like to see some pictures of my little guy after he has grown up.

He has the most amazing personality and is the real ringleader of the household, now. He gets more beautiful every day. You certainly were right about these being extraordinary cats.

Best Wishes,

J. S. - Hollywood, CA

Heathcliff gets to see some real Hollywood celebrities in his new home.

Curl Essence Gwenevere

Gwen is a Silver Mac Tabby

We are waiting for a newer picture from Gwens owner.

From: T.K.
To: Linda Bull
Subject: Update of Gwen

Gwen is a wonderful Cat. Gwen is so happy and so sweet! Everyone that comes in contact with her can't help but fall in love with her. Many people want to take her home with them. LOL!

Gwen always has to be touching me in some manner. If I am on the computer she has to be on my lap. If I am watching TV in the living room she has to be draped over my lap with her paws touching me or hanging over my legs.

She often sleeps with me in the bed, and then she does a bed check in the middle of the night she will come up to me and pet my cheek and smell my mouth as if she was checking to see if I was still alive and breathing.

T. K.

Curl Essence Sabrina Fair

This little girl has enough personality for two kittens

Linda and Mike

Hi...hope you guys are doing well. I was on your website... again... looking at your gorgeous kittys. Just wanted to say hi. A couple of Sabrina pics for you. Update on her status. She is still the boss and we... are not. So really no change there. We love her dearly... can't imagine life without her.

Arleen says that when she hears my truck pull into the driveway... she runs back and forth from the door to the window to the door meowing all the way. There's really nothing like that... she's the best cat ever.

Greg

To: Linda & Mike
From: G.A.
Subject: Sabrina Fair

We are being held hostage by a kitten ........... please send help!!
I'm kidding of course. Sabrina is exactly as you described she would
be. She purrs like a motor boat, she is exploring everything and
running all over the house. We love her. Thank you very much for the extra food and toys and the kitty bed you sent along. It's very
apparent that you care a great deal for your animals. You can rest assured we will do the same. When Sabrina gets settled, we will take some pictures and send you the info about our other cat.

Thanks again,

G. A

But if you need someone to run your home she can do it!

... I'm told it's a long story

Curl Essence Wilson

Curl Essence Wilson

March 2009

Vicki now has three of our Curls. Rusty, Dessy, and Wilson. Vicki has joined us in showing Wilson at the CFA South West Regional shows in the Grand Premiere Class.

Dessy, the Black boy in the bowl, seems to like to spend most of his time in the kitchen... I wonder why???

Vicki and her family live in the Long Beach/Lakewood area of California and her husband is working in Saudia Arabia. While he is away the cats give her great comfort and companionship as do her two sons.

Just as a point of interest the original American Curl, Shulamith, was discovered in her town.

Curl Essence Wilson acheives Grand Premiere.

Cowboy and Mr. Lincoln

Cowboy is a Seal Lynx Point

Mr. Lincoln (Kinder) is a Cream Lynx Point

Nov. 13. 2012

Hello Mike & Linda,

Just an update - the cats are doing Great. Cowboy loves to sit on me all the time... he's a love. We have a gas old fashioned cooking stove heater in the living room and the cats love to sit in front of it. I don't know how they can stand it, it's so hot. When it's not on and they want it on they meow for us to turn it on.

I have a fridge that beeps if the door is left open and when Kinder hears it he tries to close the door. He's tall enough that he can stand up and reach it but Cowboy tried but he's not tall enough yet

They are the sweetest babies. When we have company come over they just go right up to them and love on people they have never seen before.

One day we had visitors over and one lady who has a serious illness was in a wheelchair and Kinder just jumped right up in her lap and loved on her and stayed in her lap almost the entire time she was at the house... this lady couldn't speak well due to her handicap, but she was in awe of Kinder and just kept giggling at him.

Thank you so much for letting us have these two cats - they are just the best cats in the world!

Rose
New York City

Curl Essence Kali

Dec. 30, 2012

Linda & Mike,

Kali is a joy, for sure. She's long and plump and full of energy! She loves being around us and climbing the Christmas decorations is a favorite pasttime.

Thank you so much for letting us take her home - she is really thriving, and I love her so much. My older Grandaughter (4 1/2) is also very taken with her. She comes scooting down the stairs in the morning just to sit with Kali awhile before going to preschool. It has been a powerful motivator for her to eat her breakfast and brush her teeth.

Everyone is really loving her (Ryan is also inaftuated with her!) She's a regular Rocket when she gets silly.

Thank you,

Joanie
Southern California

Kissyfur 2

Kissyfur 2 Now

To: Mike & Linda
From: Pattie B.
Subject: Kissy 2
Date:Januray 13, 2013

Kissyfur 2 is just exactly how you said he would be - just like Kissyfur. He loves to ride in the car. If I sleep too late he will jump up on my bed and meow at me so I will get up. He is so sweet and he never stops purring.

He is just adorable and my daughter is totally in love with him. Thank you so much for making him ours.

Kissy as a kitten.

Kittens on our Christmas Card

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