Shawna's parents, Earl and Bernita, had two lovely felines. Bernita's buddy was Beau Chat, a green-eyed boy with snow white fur who was totally deaf. Minou, a plump, mostly white kitty with calico markings on her face and tail, was her daddy's darling. Everything she did was completely remarkable.

After Earl went to be with the Lord in June 1997 and Beau, in his late teens, crossed the Rainbow Bridge in April 1999, Minou became Bernita's special friend and faithful companion. Following a short struggle with kidney disease, Minou joined her brother Beau in March 2003. She is sorely missed!

Charlie Chompers was adopted from the Silver Lake Animal Rescue League on May 10, 2003, at Pet Supplies Plus. Charlie was born in April 2002 and was about to be euthanized with all his buddies at the pound in Lincoln Park when he was miraculously delivered by the SLARL. He is an extremely friendly and talkative tuxedo who quickly endeared himself to all.

Suzette  was adopted on March 10, 2004, from the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan. Suzette's picture appeared in a local paper, and she was too cute to resist. She loves human companionship and does the highest-stepping curly paws Shawna has ever seen! Since her arrival, Suzette (aka "Little Girl") has learned how to play and now enjoys visits to Steiners' CATS.