“The Best Cat Ever”, Ernie Haberdasher was The Cat People’s mascot from 1990-2001, and could be found purrsoning the sales desk at Pawsitively Cats, the organization’s gift shop. Rescued from a empty house which had been locked for a month, Ernie made a full recovery from near-starvation and, amazingly, loved people to the end of his days.
Burger Kitty, rescued from a Burger King drive-through where she actually asked visitors to order fishburgers for her, lived happily with Jim and Amy St. Amour in Bakersfield for eight years until her death.
Johnny Handsome, a purebred Shaded Silver Presian was found abandoned: ill, matted, filthy, and starving. He was adopted by Cat People President Linda Wright and was the group’s first mascot.
Ophelia, just a cat, was rescued after being shot in a Bakersfield alley. Martha Gilleland and Linda Wright adopted her and loved their fierce, independent little alley cat until kidney disease took her life at age 16 (or so).
Vole, a blue Burmese, was the beloved cat of Linda Wright for almost 18 years. Tiny but oh, so funny and sweet, she was a delightful fey spirit. Vole, you are dearly missed by your cousin Biscuit and by your human caretakers.
Andrei, a Russian Blue, was the dear companion of Joan Bondurant of Tucson, for almost 15 years. A “perpetual kitten”, he loved his walled garden and palo verde tree.
