Hi Kelley – Hope all is well with you. My two cats, Mr. Big and Scooter, just had their 2nd birthday and I thought you might get a kick out of seeing them now that they’re grown up. What great cats they are!! Personalities plus and very smart – especially Scooter. They get along beautifully, too. Each night they chase each other around and play hide and seek. They’re very well mannered and they’re beautiful… Dale

Thank you Dale for taking the time to share with us what Mr. Big and Scooter look like, they sure are beautiful. We are so very happy to know how wonderful they are doing.

Hi Kelley, Just wanted to write and tell you how happy we are with “Izzy B”. She is such a sweetie, and entertains us daily with her spirited personality and loving purrs. The boys are crazy about her and just sit around and wait to see what she will do next. They have quickly adapted to having a princess around. She still sleeps with me every night, and follows me around (as a puppy would!!) all day long. Everyone laughs at how close to my side she stays. When she is not performing her very talented gymnastics (apparently she spent some time watching your daughters) she is happily snuggled up against me purring. We love her dearly, and have so much fun watching her antics. She has a wonderful personality, and doesn’t meet anyone she doesn’t like. I know she is really special to you and her mom as she is an “only kitten”. Just wanted to let you know that she is continuing to bring happiness to our family and is our special little princess. Hope you and your family are enjoying your new home, and your new babies. We look at your website all the time. We love to see pictures of the new babies. We will send pictures of Miss Izzy very soon… Blessings, The Thomason Family ~ Florida

P.S. I take her in the car with me all the time, and to my husband’s office to visit his staff. They LOVE HER, and she loves them, and are always asking that I bring her to visit. They even bought her a play hut, toys, a pink food bowl that says, “princess” on it, and a special litter box, so that she can visit when I go in to help with the accounting from time to time. She is the boss when she goes to the office!! I find something new everyday to love about her. I still am amazed at how beautiful her markings are, and her sugar-tipped paws are adorable!!!

All of us at Windy Valley Persians would like to say thank you to the Thomason family for the beautiful letter and wish their family nothing but happiness.

Hi Kelley,

I am so very happy and honored to contribute to your long overdue Testimonial Page. I have had pets of all sorts in my 50 years, and was given my very first Persian for my “Sweet 16” birthday. He was a gorgeous red cameo I named George. Since then, I’ve had 5 others including a Himalayan, along with other cats as well, and am completely capitivated by the breed.

Approximately 2 1/2 years ago, our only child, Steve, Jr. passed away suddenly here at home. My husband and I have continuosly been devastated by the fact that we will never watch our son graduate college (as he was so close to doing at the time), marry, and give us the joy of knowing grandchildren.

At that time, we had just one persian in our family, a tortie named Buffy, who herself was almost 13 years old. We discussed getting another kitten, and I began watching the newspaper ads. Then I began searching the websites. Windy Valley Persians was the very first site I came to and when scrolling the gallery of kittens, I spotted the most adorable little dilute calico. I’ve always been partial to torties and calicos of all shades, but this one was really something special. I could see it in her eyes, and in her sweet expression.

I immediately emailed Kelley Phillips, and found I had made a true friend. We talked and emailed back and forth, and I eagerly awaited the day when I could go to the airport and pick up my new baby, “Mein Schatze” (which means, “my treasure” in German). Schatze has been with us for over 2 years now, and has brought back laughter and spark into our lives that we dreamed would never be possible. She is so highly intelligent, such a clown, and has such a sweet nature, I am constantly in awe of her.

Sadly, a few months ago, our older “Buffy” had to be put to rest. She was so much a center of our lives, and such a wonderful companion to Schatze, we all felt the deep loss.

So I checked on Kelley’s website, and was once again, captivated by a tiny little brown patched Tabby female. This little girl had a tough start in life, but through Kelley’s love, expertise, and extra tender loving care, “Tinkerbell” was ready to come join our family late October. We absolutely adore her, she is thriving, and is best of friends with Schatze. They are the center of my world.

Now, once again we await the arrival of our newest Windy Valley baby, another dilute calico, this one a doll face, which we have all ready named “Kushei” which is German for “Cuddles”. I truly believe she is the perfect “balance” for us.

My husband and I have nothing but the highest praise for Windy Valley Persians and Kelley — these kittens are the healthiest, strongest, most intelligent and loving cats that I’ve ever shared my home with.

Kelley is always available for any questions, or concerns, and puts my mind at ease when I worry over the little things. At our ages it’s doubtful that we will bring any more cats into our home, but if that day every does come, we would never settle for less than a Windy Valley Baby. Kelley should rename it “Kelley’s House of Little Blessings”!

If anyone at all would like to contact me regarding my experiences with these remarkable Persians, please don’t hesitate to contact me at janhehir@optonline.net Keep bringing on the miracles!

Jan and Steve Hehir ~ Long Island, New York

Windy Valley Persians would like to say thank you to Jan and Steve Hehir for their touching letter. We are so incredibly honored to know that we have helped bring happiness to them.

Hi Kelley, Hercules is doing great. He is sooooooooo lovable. It is amazing, he loves being right next to you. He sleeps on the side of Wilsons neck. And when I am trying to wake up Wilson, Herc licks his face as if to wake him up. Wilson wakes up laughing. He is such a love muffin. Thank you. Nancy

Thank you Nancy for the wonderful update on Hercules. He sure is a handsome young fella! We are so happy that he has become part of such a wonderful family.