About

Our Colehaus Cats blog was created in January 2012 as a fun, entertaining spot on the Internet to visit. It’s also a tribute to the many cats who have entered our lives.

New entries and photos are posted every week, unless otherwise warranted. Please feel free to look around. We welcome all comments and suggestions, and we thank you for visiting!

“We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.”
~Immanuel Kant

The Stars of Colehaus Cats

Tessa

Tessa, then and now

Tessa came to us as a young kitten found wandering and crying in the neighborhood on a cold, spring evening. Somehow, the word had gotten out that we’re “cat” people (whatever that means!). We were asked if we could keep her until her home was found. Flyers papered the neighborhood the very next day and after three weeks with no interest or phone calls, we officially adopted her.

Danger and trouble are her passions. Tessa is close friends with Quint who probably eggs her on into trouble. Her eyes are mixed green and gold. Her thick gray and white fur, with faint, secret Tabby striping, feels like shorn velvet and her favorite color is red. She was born in 2012.

Nicknames: Danger Cat.

Tessa’s Tabby Cat Club member #84.

Foibles: Criss-crosses her front paws when at rest. Raises her tail far up over her back when in a lovey mood. Finds bathroom sinks fascinating… until the water is turned on. Isn’t fond of sister Viola. Thinks the phrase: “GET OFF THE COUNTER!” does not apply to her.

Pia Bean

Pia Bean, then and now

Pia was a foster kitten adopted from West Columbia Gorge Humane Society and foster Mom D. She enjoys spending quiet time with Mom and Dad and has a specific naptime every afternoon.

Pia’s fur is long and she requires a shorter haircut once or twice each spring/summer. Her eyes are deep amber gold and her favorite color is purple. She was born in 2012.

Nicknames: Little Pia Pita Pocket, Lil’ Pia Peepers, Ms. Sassy Pants, Lil’ Pia Pinpricks, Pia Pumpkin Spice Eyes.

Pia is Tabby Cat Club member #83.

Foibles: Sits at Dad’s feet and demands to be petted constantly. Cleverly swishes her tail to both attract and divert attention. She dislikes mean people, enjoys daily soft brushings and will fight to take over the computer chair. Only meows when she’s upset; the rest of the time she peeps and squeaks.

Quint

Quint, then and now

Quint was one of a small batch of fostered kittens not yet spoken for at a big adoption event held at our local PetSmart by West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. He is the most comfortably laid back kitten we’ve ever adopted. He has the added bonus of possessing long lanky legs and big feet that match his wide, pink nose. He has wise, golden-green eyes and big ears that are mix-matched with a white spot on the tip of one and a long, white stripe down the other. Quint was born in 2012 and had been adopted at the same time as angel Olivia.

Quint loves fuzzy mice and balls of all colors and “painting” flecks of toothpaste on the bathroom mirror. In 2013, he graduated to painting with cat litter on walls and finally, thankfully, to water-based, pet-friendly acrylic paints on canvas and artist paper. Quint actively painted original art from 2013 through early 2020 and his work was available for purchase online from his art shop.

Nicknames: Soft Squeaker, Lil’ Big Man.

Quint is Tabby Cat Club member #87.

Foibles: Digs for extended periods of time in the litter box so, y’know, each individual litter speck is just right. Is very good at not using his claws when he wants your attention. Growls at his furry mice so they will know who’s boss. Is a master blanket fort maker.

Viola

Viola, then and now

The second daughter born to Zuzu (OtRB September 25, 2017) and the smallest of the Niblet foster litter, Viola is a Manx born on October 4, 2013 at Colehaus. Her birth announcement (along with her three siblings) was broadcast via Facebook and Twitter to hundreds of fans’ delight. She is a Triple T – Tortie/Ticked/Tabby with short orange, brown, and black fur. She has deep bronze eyes, a long nose, and long, springy legs.

Viola loves chasing all toys, chewing feathers and surfing the Internet for cat videos. She enjoys giving Mom kisses at 11:30 p.m., 1:00 a.m., and 2:10 a.m. almost every night which are clearly, the best times to do so.

Viola was adopted into the Colehaus Cats Crew with her Mama Zuzu in late December 2013.

Nicknames: The Squirt, The Baby, Bunny-Bun, Love heart, Baby-Bun.

Foibles: Prefers to sleep in a cardboard box on the kitchen island so she can watch everything. Hollers at Mom and Dad when it’s time to feed brother Quint… because she gets all leftovers.

Us

We are simple folk who believe humans are not the only important living things on this planet. If you wish, you can email us at: cats(at)colehaus(dot)com