Tonkinese cat is our new resident

She’s called Tamba, an exotic sounding name that suits this beautiful senior lady cat perfectly. Her arrival here is tinged with sadness as Tamba’a owner has passed away.  No one else in the family was able to take her in, she isn’t used to dogs or going outside.  Tamba has been an indoor cat all her life.

Tamba is a pedigree cat, a Cappucino Tonkinese.  Isn’t that grand.  She has a lovely temperament and is settling in quickly.   She has soon discovered the outdoor run and is enjoying watching the world go by.  The other cats keep coming up to say hello.  I don’t think she is used to neighbours and doesn’t quite know what to make of them.   A dish of petit pate went down well though so she has a good appetite.

Tamba is beautiful and certainly something special but what actually is is a Tonkinese cat?   These cats are a cross between a Siamese and a Burmese and started off as a result of deliberate matings.  Now they are a breed in their own right – the best of both worlds most enthusiasts think.

Why Tonkinese then?   From the land of Tonka perhaps?   No, it’s more romantic than that.  If you’ve watched the musical South Pacific you may find the answer.  Tonkanese is the island where half-breeds are not discriminated against!   Are there creamy coloured cats there?