Quigley, the eldest of the cats, has been Ana's companion for over ten years through many changes, moves, and upheavals. She is usually antisocial and ignores guests, though if you are here long enough you may see her walk through the room without paying any attention to you. Quigley had a bad experience outside during the spring of 2008 and is wary of the out-of-doors now. She likes to chase moths but is mostly retired, preferring to sleep on Ana's pillow and cuddle under the blankets with her at night. Quigley doesn't care much for Alfie because he is noisy and has lots to learn about how to touch kitties gently. She stays well out of his reach.

Kenny is the household wonder cat. A big, friendly, and gentle orange fellow, Kenny was not supposed to live. Eric found him in a parking lot by the interstate when he was a tiny kitten. Kenny was half-starved and covered with burns and scrapes and his face was slightly lopsided, but worst of all was his left foreleg which flopped around limply like a rubber chicken. Eric and Ana fed him some kitten formula that night, since he was clearly not weaned, and tried to make him warm and comfortable for his last night, intending to take him to the vet to be euthanized the next morning. Eric, however, was not experienced with kitten rescuing and spent all evening talking to the mangled kitten and started calling him Kenny because of the kenaz runes on his tabby forehead. The rest, as they say, is history. Kenny was so young when his leg was amputated that he doesn't notice it missing, and the rest of him healed beautifully. Due to his missing leg he is not allowed outside, but he valiantly protects the household from indoor bugs. He is one of the nicest cats you could meet.

In Memory of Astrid
Astrid was Kenny's best friend. She was adopted to give Kenny someone his own age to play with, and she was an excellent addition to the family. The two of them would play together and chase each other back and forth, then curl up together for a nap and grooming time. Astrid was feral for her first year or so, and acclimatized to humans after being impounded by animal control. She was incredibly social and greeted all guests and would hold conversations with them. True to her upbringing, however, Astrid loved to spend time outside, even on cold nights, and would pace around the house yowling when she wanted to go sow her wild oats. When someone was working outside, she was always out with them chatting and playing nearby. She was a formidable huntress and was the bane of many woodland creatures, but one day she tangled with something too big for her, and afterward had to be euthanized. She lived a short but full life, always energetic and happy, confident and friendly.

In Memory of Trillian:
Trillian succumbed to acute kidney failure in 2007 after a yearlong bout with thyroid treatments. The house was under construction when she passed and she is buried on the property. Ever playful and petite, it was easy to forget that she was no longer a kitten, even in middle age. Trillian loved to explore and sneak out, chase feet under blankets, climb furniture, and peer down at people from high places. She was a stray kitten whom Quigley taught to hunt, and she learned her lessons well. Trillian always brought her live catch into the house to share, and in addition to mice and birds there were lizards, frogs, and even a snake. Trillian was very loving and affectionate, and although we would rather she were still with us in life, we know that she is one of our land wights here where her body rests.

Korg is a LaMancha doe with elegant brown and white markings. She has kidded three times now and is a good milker. She picked Eric out, not the other way around, by following him around and nuzzling him so that he couldn't ignore her. She responds very well to him, and can be rather unruly for Ana. Korg knows what she wants and she intends to get it. She is unquestionably the dominant goat, but is affectionate and friendly toward humans most of the time.

Saffron and Corriander are Korg's kids from the 2009 season. They are both purebred LaMancha does and are robust, healthy, and friendly. Saffron is reserved and shy, but not at all skittish. It just takes her longer than anyone else to catch on to what's going on and join in. She is very gentle and loves quiet, calm attention from humans. Corriander is a more typical goat kid. She is energetic and strong-willed and is more likely to try to climb on you than to want her chin rubbed. If things aren't going her way, she tries to force them and is probably the most dominant of the kids.

Milkyway chose Ana much the way that Korg chose Eric. Milkyway is young and this season she had her first kids. She is also a LaMancha and is mostly black with some white blotches. She has a very gentle and docile personality, but she isn't shy about liking to have her chin scratched, and will nose at your hand if you aren't giving her enough attention. She likes to lick people and nuzzles if you squat down to pet her at her own level.

Ginger and Nutmeg are MilkyWay's kids from the 2009 season. They are both does, and their father is a purebred Oberhasli, so they have half-ears and thicker, softer, fur than purebred LaManchas. They are both very people-oriented goats who will try to sit in your lap, and, if that doesn't work, they will lean up against you and nuzzle your face. Nutmeg, who is the more willful of the two, is the darkest of all of our kids this year; the other three are all blonde. Ginger is probably the friendliest of the kids. Both of them have a sweet nature like their mother, and don't use their larger size to be bullies.