KUFFER is another 'tuxedo'* neutered tom, but entirely different to Boy in both build and temperament. Somewhat eccentric, Kuffer doesn't like to be picked up, but he does like to snuggle up cosily on the bed, or in his favourite armchair, or to sleep on clean washing or piles of coats. Kuffer also likes to mountaineer, and is especially fond of climbing up on to the top of electrical appliances like stereos and satellite decoders. From such vantage points he surveys his 'subjects' with a baleful, commanding stare!

Update - as he's matured into middle age, Kuffer has become an infinitely more affectionate and more companionable cat, and now really enjoys sitting on his mum's knee and snuggling up whenever possible. He's also not so mad for high places now, and enjoys sleeping on the bed and in all sorts of cozy corners. One of his favourite hangouts is the office, on the floor, beside his mum's computer chair - so he can keep an eye on her while she's supposed to be working!

ALICE is the prettiest of all the cats, a young tortoiseshell and white female, with a flighty nature and a flouncy gait to match. A very good mouser, Alice loves to hang around the garden for hours on end, on the look out for tasty prey. Recently Alice has been experimenting with a variety of new sleeping spots, and is currently favouring the office window, the middle of the dining table or the airing cupboard!

Update - although now approaching her middle years, Alice is just as daft as ever! She is still a proficient mouser though, and she still likes to vary her sleeping spots. Her current faves are in the long grass in the garden, on the shelf in the greenhouse, and on the bed. She also enjoys chasing Mulder, especially in the morning when they're both waiting for their breakfast!

MULDER is a brave little cat who has overcome many misfortunes in her early life. Her heavy limp and lack of a tail do not detract from the cuteness of her semi-oriental face, and the beauty of her velvety black coat - or from her ability to climb, jump and run like the wind. As Mulder grows older she's becoming more and more of a character, and seems to be able to tap into unending new reserves of energy. Particularly when she indulges in a playful 'mad half hour' and gallops around the house - often in the small hours of the morning!

Update - even though she's a mature cat now, Mulder still behaves like a kitten most of the time. Like Alice, she too is an accomplished mouser, which is all the more of an achievement considering she only has four teeth now. Chronic gingivitis a few years ago meant she had to have all the rest removed - but that doesn't stop her eating a prodigious amount of all her favourite foods!