IN FOCUS: News from Sutton Studios

Issue No. 33

April 2010

SPOTLIGHT

Pippin & Pinnochio
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Kitten Antics

Blair Hoffman had no idea how things would go when she brought Pinnochio Rose and Pippin McGee in for a portrait sitting. Both kittens, American Shorthair Classic Silver Tabbies, have natural sweet smiles, but they're also gifted with the full repertoire of kitten antics.

Personalities quickly began to emerge. Pinnochio Rose (known as Nocchi) is very shy, Blair explains. "She walks between my legs and always keeps me in her sight. She is lightning fast and loves the laser toy, jumping up to two feet in the air. She runs down the hall on her toes, and I swear she dreams of a Prada bag to complete her look. She is a diva from her head to her toes.

Pippin takes off
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"When Pippin runs down the hall he looks like he just got off a horse - the polar opposite of Pinnochio, so cute! Pippin could be a therapy cat. He has an amazing disposition. He even tolerates a small child who repeatedly picks him up and carries him upside down. He also has the build and temperament to be a show cat, but instead he watches the cat shows on cable from the comfort of the sofa and looks for things to knock over.

"Pippin was thrilled to walk in the door of Sutton Studios. He was purring the minute I took him out of his carrier and was game-on the minute David brought out the toys. David got the 'money shot' when Pippin leaped from the ground. Pippin really didn't want the play date to end."

Nocchi
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Nocchi, on the other hand, had to be Nocchi. "Despite David's efforts, she continued to run behind the canvas and he spent a lot of time retrieving her. Once they came to terms though, she was magnificent. Of course, she wanted nothing to do with the toys."

"Pippin was hilarious and brought his a-game to the studio. He was Mr. Congeniality. Nocchi was curious, fast and delightfully sweet . . . just a precious little girl. By all accounts David had a great time too!"

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REFLECTION & REFRACTION

Spring Break

One of my cousins recently phoned me out of the blue to suggest that I read a great big book called The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, by David Wroblewski.

If my column's a bit scant this month that's because I've been reading this magnificent novel populated by a lot of dogs and some serious dog people.

Buggin' out!
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It might also be due to my preoccupation with getting away for a few days at the end of March to finally shake off the last remnants of Winter's grip by going someplace warm.

Happy April, everybody, and I promise to bring you another rescue tale in our May newsletter.

Cheers!

David Sutton
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COMMUNITY FOCUS

Tree House's Feasting for Felines, April 20 Attend this fundraiser at (k)new, one of Chicago's most upscale restaurants, on Tuesday, April 20, from 6pm to 8pm. to celebrate 39 years of operation. Your $50 donation includes a three-course dinner (your choice of vegetarian and/or vegan), wine, and coffee. Call Erin to secure your space. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis: 773-784-5488 ext. 238. Young at Heart's Mugs for Mutts, April 22 Join Young at Heart for a night of tasty brews, appetizers, silent auction, raffles, door prizes, live music by Brave Nu Soul, and more at Mickey Finn's in Libertyville, April 22nd from 6pm to 9pm. All participants receive a souvenir mug! A 21 and over event, tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Orphans of the Storm's, A Friend for Life, April 26 The 2010 Benefit Dinner at the Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort features chidren's book author, George Zimmerman, with personal stories from his life with Chelsea the Great Dane, the subject of his book Dougie and the Dane. For additional information please contact Donna Heggie at 630-567-7240. Anti-Cruelty's Bark in the Park, May 1 Bark in the Park is an annual 5k walk (with or without your dog) to raise funds and awareness for The Anti-Cruelty Society. Activities include canine obstacle and agility courses, demonstrations, exhibits, souvenir photos, 50/50 raffle, contests and prizes!
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