Tammy and her litter of kittens were rescued from a high kill shelter in Georgia. It is a shelter that gasses their animals in mass. They start to whimper after a few seconds and die crying. It is horrible. When we found out that they had 50 scheduled for death on a Friday, we agreed to take a handful if the local group of volunteers could bring them to us. They did, but their was a mix up and they brought us 26!!! Oh my!!! What were we to do? We couldn't very well turn them away so we accepted them and have long since found homes for the kittens. But Tammy continues to wait... and wait.... and wait....

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Tammy is a sweet girl who is a bit shy at first. But patience with her is so rewarding. A gentle touch will let her know that all you want to do is pet and love her, and then she gives so much love right back. I can't imagine what her life was like before, and her caution is definitely understandable. But as many people who have adopted shy kitties have learned, they don't stay shy for long. A safe, forever home will give her the peace and security she deserves - and she'll pay you back in purrs tenfold!

The Tuxedo Cat is not a reference to breed but to color. According to www.cat-lovers-only.com, a black-over-white (one-third white) bicolor coat is your "typical" tuxedo. The black fur covers most of the back and the tail. They often have a white face with a black "mask" effect. Some of them will have black spots on their faces, or a "goatee" effect of black on the chin. In addition, they have a white underbelly (chest and abdomen), and lower legs and paws.

Breed identity is defined by each registry, but some of the breeds accepted in black and white are the Manx, the Persian, the Norwegian Forest Cat, and the Maine Coon. Oriental cat breeds do not show in this color combination.

Perhaps the most well-known tuxedo cat ever is Sylvester, of Warner Brothers Looney Tunes fame. Sylvester has been chasing Tweety Bird since 1945. Of course, he is always unsuccessful. This either makes him the most persistent cat in the world, or the worst hunter of the feline species, or both.