Our Extended Family

Champion

EsteLuna Blue Mirage

Blue Tortie British Longhair, GCCF & TICA registered

aka Satu (meaning Fairytale in Finnish)

Satu is the firstborn daughter of Champion Valdosta Baluga and our Grand Champion Anya. She’s a very sweet girlie, and showed a lot of promise from the start. It took a while for her to get pregnant, and so we decided to get her spayed after her first litter (similar to her mum, we kept two daughters).

She’s now very, very loved by her new family, loves watching TV, and provides them with plenty of cuddles and entertainment, greetings guests and making everyone feel welcome!

Champion

Valdosta Snowfall of EsteLuna

Blue Tortie & White British Longhair, GCCF & TICA registered

aka Winnie, Wynta, Wynt or Little Fluff

Winnie is the sweetest – always up for cuddles with her chosen humans. She might not be the most “out there” with strangers, but she makes up for it by giving love to her own family.

She found an amazing, patient human of her own and a quiet home where she can enjoy being an only cat and getting all the attention. I actually warned her new owner that Winnie would likely hide for weeks after getting home… and I received a video of her washing herself on a sofa mere 24 hours later!! Honestly, you wouldn’t believe how shocked I was (in a good way – but still!)

If this isn’t proof that sometimes cats just need 1:1 attention, I don’t know what is.

Champion

Valdosta Rainfall of EsteLuna

Blue Tortie British Longhair, GCCF & TICA registered

aka Flo, Florence or Flossy Floss

Flo is Winnie’s sister, and when she became available, it really wasn’t difficult to decide whether she should join our family too. She’s one chonk of a cat and gave us some fabulous kittens, including Rosie and Lily.

She’s now living a pampered life as an only cat. It took her a couple of weeks to get settled (which just shows how difficult these things can be to predict – look above at Winnie). But, one day it was as if a switch flipped, and she’d decided “ok, this is actually nice”, and showed her loving, purry and cuddly personality – good things come to those who wait!

She is also an official member of her mum’s book club, trying to participate in the discussion!

Grand Champion

Zamanix Creed (now Conker)

Cream & White British Longhair, GCCF & TICA registered, neutered

aka Creed or Creedo, now named Conker by his new family

Creed is a young boy who joined us in November 2023. He became a GCCF Champion at 11 months old, with some very complimentary reports from the judges, including well-known breed specialists. His personality is amazing – he’s very social, there’s not a nasty bone in his body, just the definition of “lovely”.

His new home offers him far more attention than I’d be able to give him, as well as company from a fellow feline, a lovely girl called Bear. I think they’re both smitten! His mum takes him on walks and takes the most beautiful photos, so make sure to follow for updates.

Regional Winner, Champion & Grand Champion

Whiskyeyes Anya Dolce Bambina

Lilac Tortie & White British Longhair, TICA registered, neutered

aka Little Cloud or Ania, Anusia, Anutka

Anya was born in November 2021 and I couldn’t take my eyes off her the moment I saw her! She is extremely confident and nothing will faze her – she jumped out of the carrier the moment she arrived, as if the place belonged to her already.

She has a lovely personality and is able to make friends with any cat or human. She’s also very outgoing and that trait is perfect for cat shows, where she enjoys all the attention. She achieved the title of Grand Champion in just one day at TICA’s Regional 2022 show, and we couldn’t be more proud.

She gave us a wonderful litter of British Longhair kittens in summer 2023, sired by Champion Valdosta Baluga. We kept two daughters who will continue her line, and with that we decided that Anya should reunite with her sister Irma and enjoy the life of a much-spoilt pet, living with my parents.

Irma

Blue Tortie British Shorthair, TICA registered, neutered

aka Baby-Irma or Irmisia or Misia

Irma is a week older than Anya and they arrived here together. We had some great plans for her, but sometimes, even the best of plans don’t work out. Irma is now living with my parents as a much loved pet, and is spoilt rotten!

She is the sweetest girl – maybe not as outgoing as Anya, but once she gets to know you, she won’t leave your lap. She’s an avid insect hunter, no fly will get by without catching her attention, and she’s a surprisingly agile little girl!

2x CC (Challenge Certificate)

Sky

Lilac British Shorthair, GCCF registered, neutered

aka Sky’s the Limit

Sky gave us two lovely litters of British Shorthair bears, all of whom ended up with absolutely wonderful personalities.

She herself is very affectionate, loves to sleep in bed and give cuddles in the morning. She’s now a very spoilt pet, living with her two humans as the only cat and loving all the attention. She was one of those cats who were confident in a familiar environment, but then took a while to settle in the new home – which again shows that these things aren’t always easy to predict, as cats have their own little personalities. That said, good things come to those who wait. She’s very, very much loved, and is an official “neighbourhood watch” member on her street!

Honey (was Lira)

Red/White British Longhair, TICA registered, neutered

aka Little Fox

Honey joined us at 1.5 years old, but it soon became clear that she would be happiest as the only cat in the household. After giving it some time, we decided the best thing for her was to be spayed and placed in a loving home where she could have all the attention to herself.

Boy, didn’t she get lucky! It was love at first sight, she absolutely adores her humans. She was my first adult rehome and I was sure she would hide and take a while to settle, but I got a photo of her sitting on the sofa less than an hour after arriving at her new home! As hard as it was for us, it was a right choice for Honey.