Persia White -- The Cat!

I don't care that there is an actress of the same name (and, no, I didn't name my cat after her). She's a Turkish Van cat, which means she is all white except black marks in front of her ears, the backs of her hind legs, and her tail. I wanted to find a name that suggests her breed's origins (the Van Lake region of Turkey), or maybe a name of a princess or queen from that area. But she also has to respond to that name. The family that adopted her to me said that the cat appeared in their backyard but they could not keep her due to their current pets.



Originally, I wanted a kitten. Having a full-grown cat makes me pleased that I did not. Persia is very laid-back cat who loves to be adored and caressed, but is used to addressing her need for attention herself. One thing I am learning a lot about is the cat litter! I have not experienced that before, having been around outdoor cats. I don't allow Persia to go outside because:

* Baltimore is dirty. I know cats are clean freaks, but I don't think there can be a five-second rule in Baltimore City. Not even the white part.

* She likes to sleep ON (NOT IN) my bed when I'm not in it. The first night, she tried to sleep at the foot of the bed, but realized that I am too wild and crawled underneath it instead.

* She has no allegiance to me and might run off the second she's outside. What would I do with all this cat food and litter??