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I cannot say it was love at first sight, for the birth had been very stressful and I have not paid attention to any particular kitten till the next day. Then I started to examine them more closely, their coats, built and personalities. Of course, they were all cute and fluffy, but soon I got more and more attached to Artemis. To me she represented what every kitten should be. I had not found one vice in her. I had wanted one more breeding female, so I decided to keep her right away (she will have her first litter in Spring 2012). When it came to naming the kittens I picked one of my favorite books: The Count of Monte Cristo. I had always liked the name Valentina, that was also one of the reasons for picking that particular book. But the name did not fit her. Since Artemis had always been very athletic (she remains our most athletic cat), I soon found a more than perfect name for her in the Greek goddess of the hunt. In the litter photos she remains billed as Valentina, but to us she is always Artemis.
Photos: Photos, also look for 'Valentina' on The Count of Monte Cristo photos |