Meet Titi and Peanut! Both were rescued by Myra Linder Bell, who happily admits to spoiling them rotten. Titi is a stunning 11-year-old tomcat with shimmering amber eyes. Peanut, a cockatiel in her 30s, was saved from a dire situation after her elderly owner passed away. The family had planned to release the little bird into the California hillsides rather than care for her. Fortunately, Myra stepped in and saved the day. With a remarkable zest for life, Peanut simply refuses to slow down. Veterinarians say she should have “kicked the bucket” years ago, but she’s still going strong.

Meet Keshi, a beautiful black-and-white “cow cat” adopted by the Borras family from his original owner, who could no longer keep him. Keshi is playful—he loves exploring the neighborhood and chasing cat laser toys. Still a youngster at just four years old, Keshi is a bit of a lazy chonk who will happily nap and do absolutely nothing for hours.

Meet Spirit and Mittens, two stunning sibling cats adopted by the Meyers family in 2017 from the Valley Oak SPCA (vospca.org). When they’re not sleeping or cuddling, Spirit and Mittens can often be found posing for photo shoots with award-winning local photographer Alanna Meyers. You can view their modeling portfolio, along with Alanna’s other work, at AlannaBreePhotography.com or on Instagram @alannabreephotography.

Meet Abigail, a 6-month-old French bulldog! Her mom, Shawna Janikowski, calls her Abi for short. Shawna and Abi enjoy walks along the beach, where Abi gets excited meeting other dogs. Abi also loves playing fetch, and her favorite toy is a squeaky duck.

Meet Izzie Brown! Izzie loves two things in life: eating and sleeping. She’s never known a day of hunger in her life but she’s an obsessive food thief with no shame. She’ll literally swipe the food from your fork before it reaches your mouth—no hesitation, no remorse. Not particularly friendly or affectionate, Izzie enjoys rolling on her back, flaunting her irresistibly plump, fluffy belly to her human family – a ruthless and cunning trap that inevitably ends in tears and Band-Aids.

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Meet Lucy and Daisy!

Lucy is a beautiful 12-year-old white cat with one blue eye and one brown eye. She was adopted from Greyfoot Rescue when she was 6 months old. Lucy is a sweet and friendly lap cat who loves being petted. She is adored by her family and their friends.

Lucy’s sister, Daisy, is a 2-year-old bundle of joy and energy. This friendly 60-pound goldendoodle loves to go for hikes, walks, and car rides. Daisy’s motto is “life is good” when she has toys or a stick to chew on.

Lucy and Daisy are the devoted companions of Lisa Edwards and Bill Meyer of Safe Travels RV Services.

This is Mischa—a tiny 6lb Russian Blue mix with striking golden eyes and an intense personality. Don’t be deceived by her sweet, fluffy exterior; this little spitfire has a big attitude and a repertoire of throaty growls for anyone bold enough to try petting her, picking her up, or even glancing her way. Despite her antisocial tendencies, she’s adored by her family and tolerated by her feline siblings.

Hi, I’m Poppy! I was rescued from a feral cat colony in 2016 by the amazing Surfcat Cat Rescue. I was heavily pregnant, but a kind woman named Leslie Ann Weiss, who is also the executive director and president of Surfcat Rescue, set me up with a “maternikitty” suite and everything I needed to deliver and nurse my kittens. Due to my very hard start in life, I was understandably not the friendliest kitty, but Leslie managed to get me and my daughter, Izzie, a wonderful forever home together. I quickly became a slightly chonky lap cat. Life is good—thanks, Leslie! Visit www.Surfcatcafe.com to learn how you can help Leslie save more cats like me!

Hi, I’m Loulou! I’m a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees/Shepherd mix, rescued as a puppy from a goat farm in Bakersfield. I enjoy napping, eating, and barking. At my latest vet visit, I weighed in at 116 pounds, but I’m a big-boned gal with exceptionally dense fur, which obviously adds an extra 10 pounds. My family says I’ll be taking longer walks for the next few months to help me tone up and get back to my usual svelte self. See you around the neighborhood!