We are Neville and Kari.

At our house we have 10 amazing cats, and while that may seem like a lot, they are so distinct in personality and general behaviour, it rarely seems like very many at all. Except at mealtimes and when they all decide that our furniture is their furniture.

It didn't start with 10 however, I had zero cats in my life until I started dating Kari, who at the time had 10. As she went through a dissolution of her marriage, this population was unfortunately divided by preference (who wanted to keep who), some rehoming, and most unfortunately one runaway and 2 untimely deaths due to preexisting unknown health conditions. Kari and I moved in together with only 3, (Jellybean, Larry, and Allan). 3 turned into 4 (Ricky), 4 to 5 (Russell), 5 to 6 (Frankie), then simultaneously 7 and 8 (Archie and Chester) and then 9 (Ivy). Then we suddenly lost one (Ricky) to an unknown heart condition. Only to be followed by 2 more within a year (Margo and Phoebe) and that makes 10.