Joy is now retired and living with Chris and Lilly near Irvine, Ca. She is very, very happy to have her new parents.

Here is a recent letter from Chris, Lilly and Joy!!! This is what makes it possible to ever, ever let my babies go!!!

Lori,

Just a quick update to let you know our lady is doing well - she has the appetite to prove it. She's been eating a lot more and as a result, food supplies are running towards 'E'. Do you have any food recommendations or should we stick with Evo?

We bought her a few more toys, among her favs being a feathery-tail-tethered-on-a-long-string contraption....basically a fishing pole for kitties. From tip to base, this thing extends almost 5 feet and she somehow manages to carry this thing up to the bed while we're sleeping.

She's very attentive. I recently had a bout of flu and she hung by me all throughout the day. When I leave the house, Lily says she howls at the door in a way she can't explain. 70% of the time we come home we're greeted by our queen with some hearty catter-chatter. We reward her for all her cuteness, replete with brushing sessions and frequent playtime.

Hope Kaliko is doing OK. Joy sends her greetings and tells Tawnee she wants grand-kids soon :)

Attached are some recent pictures.