Emily Mitchell

My male Burmese Theo kneads hardest when he's settling down for a nap, not necessarily during peak excitement. He saves his most vigorous biscuit-making for right before sleep, as if he's testing the …

They can do both. My Persian, Lily, lets out these tiny chirps that sound almost apologetic, but she's relentless-she'll sit on my chest and tap my face until I get up.

I've seen it firsthand with a friend who's highly allergic - she could stay in my apartment for hours after I got my Balinese, but couldn't last twenty minutes at my neighbor's place with a Maine Coon…

The contrast is what does it. The heart shape creates distinct shadows and highlights around the eyes and muzzle, and that silver coat catches light differently there. It's like the face frames the co…