Welcome to our brand new blog

In March 2011, I decided to move along with the times and begin a blog.

"Norskwood Norwegian Forest Cats" are Ali, her other half Steve (who reluctantly builds and maintains the cat garden and who does all the heavy lifting!) and our toddler son Gethin who was born in September 2010, plus an assorted cast of beautiful but delightfully dotty Norwegian Forest Cats. We're based in London, UK and devote a lot of our spare time to the breeding and showing of our Norwegians.

This is an attempt to keep a kind of diary of their exploits as and when I have a spare minute in between babies, cats and kittens' demands! Hopefully you'll enjoy it...



Sunday 6 May 2012

Happy Kittens, Happy New Slaves

When our kittens go off to their new human slaves I always worry- this is just because I'm a worrier, not because I think the kittens will suffer in any way. Actually, if you know me and what lengths I go to ensure that the kittens' choice of new home is the right one, it's quite the contrary- they are more often than not spoiled rotten!

So, when I hear from their new owners and get sent photos and videos I really appreciate it. Not everyone does it and I always wonder how those "babies" have developed, but many of our kittens' owners stay in touch which is fabulous. It's so good to see the kittens/cats settled and happy.

Last weekend 4 of our kittens went to new homes, and it was stressful for me because I miss them terribly when they go (and I often shed a tear).

But yesterday I was sent this email & photo from Lilly and Hugo who are training up their new humans Jackie and Steve:

Hi mum



Having fun.  Nearly taught the slaves what to do.



Lilly and Hugo


And also a great video from Archie and Bridget who have gone to live with a lovely family with 5 children and a big setter called Bella- they were very brave when meeting Bella (who was very calm and friendly to them). Sadly I can't post the video, but take it from me that it's a bit special.

It just goes to prove that Norwegian Forest Cats and Kittens tend to be wonderful confident pets who get involved with family life (and their doggies) very quickly.




Saturday 5 May 2012

Conchita's Litter, 6 weeks old

Well, I've been getting requests for photos of Conchi's kitties and I've been struggling to get time to even do the basics lately, but yesterday I managed to find some time to quickly take some photos of the babies.

Constanza is the only one definitely still available, the 2 boys are already booked and I have my beady eye on Catalina for now, but who knows, she may become available later on if she doesn't fulfill her potential. These are fabulous kittens- so confident and very cuddly. Constanza has been able to get onto the bed for a while now and always snuggles up on my pillow.

Gethin was there to make life interesting, and entertain!


Constanza: Black and White Girl- Available


Catalina: Black Blotched Tabby Girl- Under Assessment


Cristobal: Black Silver Tabby Boy- Booked by Ben & Claudia in London


Carlos: Black Blotched Tabby & White Boy- Booked by Sarah-Jane, Paul & Family in East Sussex