Nipo! *PICS*

I know I haven’t shared nearly enough photos of my beautiful kitty Nipo with Pet Talk! I’ve been pretty trigger happy over this Christmas break and I hope this thread can help make up for lost time!
(Another thread about Nipo including the story of how she came to be part of our family: http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/showthre...threadid=26341)

When Tigger came to visit (see thread: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=40832 ) Nipo got booted from her usual stomping grounds in the living room. She was not easily relocated however and on many occasions would fearlessly jump over the baby gate and dive under the nearest furniture and away from that darn D-O-G. (Every time she completed this daring maneuver I would have a near heart attack, as I really didn’t know how Tigger would react to her!) After a while she realized that her efforts were hardly worth it and was happy sitting on her little perch in the kitchen. We were very glad to have her rediscover this piece of kitty furniture, which she seemed to have all but ignored since the move, despite our efforts to put it in various locations. I like having her out in the open rather than always hiding under endtables, couches and beds. She really is becoming friendlier in her old age and a little easier to photograph (although she doesn’t exactly enjoy it!) So I’m including some Nipo pictures (failures and successes) in the next few posts...

Enjoying her rediscovered perch….
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/fa25f0ee.jpg

"Ack, the flash is too bright!" ( I love her *adorable* striped pawsies! )
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/fa25f12f.jpg

A purrrfect fit…
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/fa25f151.jpg

(More in the next post...)

My father is currently undergoing some chemotherapy treatments for leukemia and it has become very clear to my family that Nipo knows he is sick. Although my Dad has grown closer to Nipo over the years, since his retirement it has become very clear that she favors him most of all. She sits near his recliner or office chair depending on where he is and will guard his papers or rub up against his legs to show her affection. However, the majority of her day is spent snoozing near him in various, adorable positions.

Sleeping near his recliner… (annoyed that I dare bother her)
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/f9f82c3a.jpg

A perfect ball…
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...ipoinaball.jpg

Here she is guarding my Dad’s newspaper…
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/f9f843fd.jpg

When she’s not at my Daddy’s side she can often be found playing in between the blinds!
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/f9f82c0b.jpg

Here are a few shots that were foiled one way or another....

"Why should I cooperate?"
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/f9f82bf5.jpg

Wild Child!
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/f9f82bf9.jpg

"Haha, you missed me!"
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/f9f843dc.jpg

Nipo’s artistic side…

Nipo in watercolor…
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/f9f82c30.jpg

Nipo as a sketch…
http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...o/f9f82bed.jpg

Ok, that’s all the pictures I have for now!

I hope you enjoyed seeing more pictures of the queen of my heart…MISS NIPO!

Nipo is beautiful! No wonder she has stolen yours and your father's hearts! Gorgeous pics! :)

You Nipo is truly gorgeous. What great pictures.

They really are geat pictures and she sounds like such a wonderful kitty.:)

Thanks!

Nipo is just beautiful ... and what a sweetheart of a companion to your father! I hope he does well with his chemo, and is feeling well again soon! (hugs)

She is beautiful!!!
Thanks for the seldom seen pics!! ;)
I hope your dad is doing better!!!

Awww! She is a beauty! Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pics!

Those are great pics! :) I love her colours :)

Nipo is beautiful and she does make a perfect ball with that head tuck. I love the Nipo as a sketch pic too, very nice.

oh shes so gorgeous!! jk;fsfhksd; Im glad you got to see her over xmas break! :D thanks for sharing all the pics! the good AND the bad! hehe

Awwwww what a CUTIE PIE! Where's Mele though? ;) Thanks for PM'ing me this thread! I would have missed it, since I was away!

Awwwwww!!! What a sweet baby girl!! :)

Not only is she cute physically - love her markings - but she is a sweet girl to be there for your dad. I want to come over there and give her a kiss on that gorgeous head of hers. :D

Nipo has this wonderful colouring that makes her look so wild!