Meet the Evil Twins- My Studio Assistants

I would like to introduce you to my two evil twin kittens Pancho and Loonie. Whether I like it or not they are always in the studio with me causing havoc, and leaving a path of destruction behind.

Pancho and Loonie 8 weeks old

We adopted these two little monsters after my beloved old man Tanker passed away at the age of 17. Right up until his last few days he was at my side or perched on my shoulder in my studio. My heart was utterly broken when I lost him and our house was deafeningly quiet. So my husband and I decided to rescue these two little beasts. 

Rest in Paradise my Beautiful Tanker

Unfortunately, Pancho and Loonie had a rough start to life to say the least. Within minutes of adopting them we were at the emergency vet, they became critically ill for no apparent reason. After countless tests they were diagnosed with Panleukopenia, which is almost always fatal. After losing my Tanker I couldn’t face losing another pet, so I was prepared to do everything possible to save them. 

Poor Baby Pancho After his Ultrasound

My husband and I had to do syringe feeds every two hours plus medications.  It was a two person job, my husband and I ate more of the cat food than the kittens did. I am still finding the food sprayed on the walls and furniture. During the day when we were at work the kittens were in the kitty ICU (yes there is such a thing as kitty ICU), then at night we started our kitten shift consisting of syringe feeds and medications. It took months and thousands of dollars, but they went from malnourished boney little things to overweight harp seals. Their nicknames are now Prada and Louie, because my Prada bag fund has since disappeared, but they are worth it. 

Loonie Chewing on a New Brush

Now when they destroy things, or I find my paint brushes strewn throughout the house, I keep reminding myself that THIS is what we worked so hard for. When they were little all I wanted was for them to be wild kittens. Their destruction means they’re healthy…I had a stack of Arches hot pressed 300lbs paper (This paper is what dreams are made of), I found my studio broken into and there was Pancho happily chewing up the paper. How can I get mad at him after he nearly died? Because they are so passionate about destroying things in my studio, I’ve had to put a lock on the door to keep them out. 

Loonie and Pancho Christmas 2018

But they’re healthy!

On a side note please vaccinate your animals!!!! This could have been a tragic end caused by a preventable disease! Sadly these kittens were exposed to the virus in an dirty cage at the pet store too soon after being vaccinated, and they did not have the immunity built up yet. 

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