Something about Peri

This is Periwinkle. Peri for short. He is quite the celebrity at Deer Run. He has a very responsible and loving family of his own, yet he chooses to spend quite a bit of time here. He is what you would call a "people cat." Part of Peri's self-ordained responsiblities are keeping an eye on the neighborhood. He takes his job seriously. This photo shows him patrolling the beach here.

I've never known a cat like Peri. He never seems to tire of attention and affection. He's exceptionally intelligent, and an excellent communicator. With one quick look, or a well timed meow, you instantly knows what he wants.

Peri follows us on walks down the beach and back. He will follow us onto the sandbar out in the ocean. He will walk out on that same sandbar at dawn sometimes, all alone, just to go sniff things, check out the mangrove, and make sure everything is "in order." Then, he'll walk back, up the steps to demand a snack (organic, of course). After that, he'll walk down to the deck and do some grooming in a nice sunny patch. Finally, he'll stretch out for his 1st nap of the day. He's got his priorities, you know?

When new guests arrive, he has to "break them in." He'll look at you, sniff your shoes, and watch as you begin to settle in here. Once you have chosen your beach chair or hammock, odds are he will have to inspect your lap for suitability as well.

Peri is a free spirit. He is fearless, elegant, loyal, loving, generous, friendly and an excellent teacher. He is beautiful inside and out. Now you know something about Peri.