This is Maggie, who was my first breeding Oriental. I obtained her from Susan Zambroski as a kitten in 1996. She is still alive and very healthy, a much treasured member of my family. This photo was taken in 2006, at 10 years of age. I am very grateful to Susan for her.

If anyone still knows how to contact Susan, please let me know!

All my Orientals descend from Maggie through one of her two daughters, Miriam or Jeri.

This is Miriam. Although she never granded, she produced a line of lovely cats.

This is Jeri. Her registered name is Gaelic meaning "best for last". She was the very last kitten born in a litter of five, and she was exactly what I had hoped for - an ebony bicolor girl! She was my first Distinguished Merit cat, meaning she produced at least five offspring earning the title of Grand Champion or Grand Premier.