Although I never met her, I owe a lot to my big sister Samaraa because I might not be living with my human if it wasn’t for her. It was in January, 2013 that my human saw her at the San Diego Cat Show. She had caught site of her before, at a previous cat show, but my human had rented a vending table to sell Sparkle’s books and calendars and didn’t get a chance to watch her being judged. She went to San Diego that trip not to sell, but just to visit, and that is when she realized just how special Samaraa was.
Samaraa looked so grown up for a six-month old kitten, but what really struck my human was her calm and composure.
She was both beautiful and classy, and nothing in the huge, busy cat show bothered or upset her.
And it is a good thing she was so calm, because a breeder from Russia flew out to pick her up that very day! My breeder had gotten to know this Russian breeder for a very long time before she was convinced that she could give Samaraa a good home. But even so, she was still very attached to her and was very sad when Samaraa left for her new home. For her part, Samaraa handled the long flight with her usual poise and calm demeanor. She grew up into a beautiful cat and is the mother to some very beautiful kittens.
My human was so enchanted by Samaraa that she wanted a cat with that sort of poise. She’d always dreamed of having a therapy cat, and a cat who could accompany her places. A year and a half later, she met me… and I had the very same parents as Samaraa.
This is me when I was the same age as Samaraa… I bet you notice a resemblance! My big sister has a more fiery coat than I do, and she is a truly outstanding example of our breed. I’m good too, but not as good as her — if we competed in the same class, she would beat me, paws down! She doesn’t do cat shows very often anymore, but when my human was looking over this season’s standings, she saw that she had done one, and finaled. If my human hadn’t seen her, she would never have known she could have a Somali cat with such a good nature — Sparkle was definitely a stay-at-home girl. But not me! I’ll probably never go to Russia, but I sure go lots of other places!
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Mowzers, Samaraa is lovely – but then again, we expected that since she’s YOUR sister!
We are glad your human noticed Samaraa because you now have one another! Summer you and Samaraa are both truly beautiful, calm and exemplary examples of your breed!
the critters in the cottage xo
Every cat has a different personality. Wonder how you and Sparkle would have gotten along? You are certainly different. And each of you has been perfect for your human.
After thinking about this wonderful story, it reminded me of the 2013 Super Bowl Budweiser Clydesdale commercial.
Summer, your human/breeder probably had a heavy heart, when she let your big sister Samaraa leave with her new human in Russia. Kind of like the horse raiser in said commercial felt, when he sent off the horse.
And, when your human met you (Samaraa’s younger sister), I can imagine how she must have picked you up and petted you, just like how the horse raiser hugged the horse.
If you made a commercial, like the Budeweiser Clydesdale commercial of Super Bowl 2013, that would tug at everybody’s hearts!
Also, the way the gentleman in the commercial got a lump in his throat when the horse left, the way he got a lump in his throat three years later when he saw the horse in Chicago, well, if I see YOU at the International Cat Show next year, I’M going to likely get a lump in MY throat!
Summer your sister is beautiful. You two are gorgeous and show us all what precious kitties Somalis are.
What a sweet story. Thz for sharing on this funfriday! Purrs
You are really special too
You can see how beauty and purrsonality fur sure are in your furmily!!
But to us, you are still the most beauteous…likely cause we know you, MOL!!
Oh my gosh, you do look so much alike. Samaraa appears as if she was larger than you at the age of six-months. Thanks for sharing with us. Have a meowvolous weekend. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Never say nyet. You might hightail it to Russia one day. I know a fab pet photog there who would love to do a shoot with you.
Whoa! Beautiful sisfur! I’m still not entirely down with breeders but you come from good stock. Looks like you have a stalker in the comments. MOL!
We do see the resemblance, Summer. You’re both gorgeous!
We think your sister is superb, and yes you do seem to have the same calm and collected demeanour. We think you are even better – but we are Summer fans so that explains it!
We think you are both unbelievably gorgeous!
That was awesome! Thank you for sharing some of your family with us!
Your big sister is beautiful.
You and your sister are both gorgeous. Your human was meant to have you.
Yes, Samaraa is very beautiful, but YOU are our very own Summer and that makes you the most special one to all of us!
Purrs,
The Chans
Nice to meet your sister !
You do look very much alike.
XOXO
It was difficult for us to differentiate. You both looked so alike. We don’t think we have seen this kitten photo of you – so gorgeous!
Your big sister is definitely gorgeous – but don’t sell yourself short dear Summer because you are quite a beauty too AND you know how to charm them in the shows like she does……who knows – maybe one day you will see her again – my Mom says “NEVER SAY NEVER” !!
Love, Sammy
I enjoyed meeting your sister and learning her story. I love learning more about YOU too Summer.
Summer you and your sister are both good looking. We thought that Samaraa was you. We are so glad that your human got you Summer so we could see lots of you.
Summer, I think your human proved my thoughts exactly: I said after meeting you, “Be careful: When you meet Summer in person, she will captivate you so much, you will never want to take your eyes off of her.”
Sounds like your human felt that way with your big sister, missed her, and fortunately, you ended up living with her!
I “just” watched you, took many pictures, and got to pet you, and I miss your presence!
Beauty sure runs in your family sweet Summer!!!
What a great Flashback Friday! Your sister is a beauty. You hit the jackpot with your human.
I can definitely see da resemblance!
Your sister is very beautiful, Summer! We are so happy you met your human through her. It was meant to be 🙂
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Your sister Samaraa is such a beautiful girl. Amazing she can stay calm always, at the show and in a long flight!
What a nice story about your big sister!
ps
Guess what guess what the Geek guy is allergic to C A T S…mol mol mol
He started sniffling about 2 minutes after he arrived. That is ok I was allergic to him furs too
Summer I can see the resemblance…you both have loving eyes and million dollar smiles
Hugs madi your bfff
We’re glad it all worked out that you are now with your human! It seems like fate!
we are so glad your human got a chance to meet your big sister which lead to her finding you Summer 🙂
NO going to Russia Summer! Just NO!
Your sister is very beautiful. I can’t imagine being a cat flying that far away and being so calm and serene.
Happy weekend my furriend!
Purrz!
Selina
Your big sister is beautiful but so are you!!!
Summer, I would have believed that she was YOU, in those pictures!
This is just like when a human family has siblings who are all good-looking, as you, Samaraa, and Chilly all are!
Fantasy thought: You and your sister sleeping together, snuggling up: That is how kittens sleep, when they like each other!
I can see why your human got attached to your big sister. I MYSELF got attached to you, when I met you at the Portland International Cat Show! Physical beauty was a factor, of course, but I think that PERSONALITY also played a huge part.
With my kitten, a pretty brown female tiger tabby, I often wonder what her mother and sisters look like, and if they are also pretty cats like her!
I would venture to say that your human got choked up when she had to say goodbye to Samaraa, just the same as how I got a heavy heart when I left the cat show in Portland!
Nice to meet your sister….she’s lovely!
The Florida Furkids
Your sister is a real beauty!
you’re sister is definitely a looker.
Clearly, beauty runs in your family.
Purrs,
Seville
It was lovely seeing your sister today – if we hadn’t seen your blog today we would have thought that she was you Summer.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
That is a very interesting story. I know shows are not for me and cannot imagine why anycat enjoys them, but Äiti tells me Sampo was extremely relaxed when he was at one. Äiti fell in love with brown burmese and sphynxies at shows….. And the temperament you have is indeed very special and you have a very important job to do. All these humans need us – and especially you!
Nice to meet your sister ! It looks like your calm temperament is a family feature. Purrs
What a nice flashback! She sure does look calm while she’s being waved around by the judge!
She is a lovely girl, for sure.
She is s beautiful too. You will make a great therapy cat. You are so special!
How nice to meet your sister.
She is very much like you in looks.
We think you make a great therapy kitty.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ