Callico

Callico, our greenhouse spokescat, has been a wonderful ambassador at our greenhouse for close to 19 years. Whether basking in the sun on her favorite bench, or being carried around by some of her devoted subjects, Callico was a noted fixture. She bore many children, some of whose owners still stop by to relate the latest exploits of her offspring. It is with a deep sadness that we note her death just before Christmas. She lived a full life, brought much joy and many smiles, and has been featured on this blog since it's inception 3 years ago. Her pick of the week was always timely and factual, the pictures sometimes included her, and others she chose to sit out. She kept the greenhouse free of critters, including the newest golden retriever Rudy. We were always greeted each morning as she vocalized her desire for breakfast and related the night's exploits of vandalizing raccoons who made their nightly raids of the garbage cans in the greenhouse. They were too big and ferocious for her to repel, so she hid and took note so she could report their bad behavior. Many tears have been shed over her death, but she lived many years in her favorite home. We will miss her greatly!