Now There Are Three Persian Cats at My Farm
And Lilium makes three - three Persian cats at Cantitoe Corners.
If you follow my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48, you may have seen photos of my newest resident feline, Lilium. She's a brown Persian longhair I adopted through Rock 'N Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Bedford Hills, New York, not far from my farm. Lilium traveled all the way from Doha, the capital city of Qatar in the Middle East. She joins Magnolia and Dahlia, also beautiful Persians. All three are doing well and getting to know each other. No doubt they will soon be good friends.
Here are some photos.
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- When I received the text and photos about another pretty Persian at Rock ‘N Rescue, I knew I wanted to meet her right away. This is Lilium.
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- Lilium is about three years old with beautiful facial expressions and markings.
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- She’s independent, confident, very friendly, and so far loves the attention from everyone here at the farm.
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- Persian cats are well loved for their regal appearance and are often referred to as the “aristocrats of the cat world.”
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- Lilium is not only regal, but playful. Here she is rolling on her back for belly rubs.
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- Of the three Persians, Lilium is the largest. Males and females are medium-to-large-sized cats with round, flat faces, known as brachycephalic, and long, flowing coats.
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- It’s great to see her feel safe enough to nap anywhere in my home. Kittens six months and older, and adult cats, sleep about 16 to 18 hours a day on average. And, kittens have a similar routine to adult cats, napping throughout the day. They are usually most active at dawn and dusk.
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- Lilium is an excellent eater and drinker – a sign of good health, especially when acclimating to new surroundings.
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- Lilium is getting more comfortable in my home every day. I think she’ll be a wonderful addition to my menagerie and family.
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- Here is Lilium being “watched” by Magnolia, who was the first of these three to come live with me. She also came from Rock ‘N Rescue.
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- Magnolia is a lovely silver shaded Persian with beautiful golden-copper eyes and a friendly disposition.
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- Magnolia is quite curious – roaming from room to room, upstairs and downstairs keeping an eye on everything that goes on.
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- Here is Magnolia looking out of the big floor to ceiling windows of my enclosed porch. I wonder what’s caught her attention. Cats have a wider field of vision than humans, but need to be closer to see things in the same detail. Felines have much better night vision than humans too.
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- And as serious as she looks, Persians are known for being laid-back, charming, and very affectionate.
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- Magnolia is also full of personality.
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- And the youngest in my Winter House is Dahlia – just about a year old.
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- Dahlia is extremely friendly and wants to be wherever the action is.
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- She is a dilute calico Persian, meaning her calico coat colors are softer. She is so gorgeous with her long, flowing coat and tail, which must be brushed every day to prevent matting.
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- Dahlia is a favorite at the farm – and comes when called.
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- I am sure all these cats will love living here at Cantitoe Corners. And don’t worry my two stable cats, Cinco and Mayo, as well as Blackie in my greenhouse, are all doing well too.
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