Meet the Lunt Family's Maine Coons: Sherlock, Dr. Watson & Beloved Kato

Meet Sherlock, Dr. Watson, and their angel Kato in this heartfelt tribute from Dennis and Anita.

From kitten adventures to lifelong love, this story is one for Memory Lane

Sherlock and Dr. Watson

by: Dennis & Anita Lunt in Colorado

Carrie and Maine Coon Family, Last month we told you about Sherlock the Maine Coon who adopted us!

He is such a gentle giant - full of love and fun! Then, almost two weeks ago, we received a phone call and email regarding a kitten at the Cat Care Society (where we'd adopted Kato from 18+ years ago).

They had a rescue kitten that was done with nursing and foster care, that looks an awful lot like Kato did when she was a kitten.

Would we be interested in coming to visit her for a possible adoption?

So we went to the CCS to visit and brought the little kitten home on June 30th. They're guessing that she's about 18 weeks old now.

A lady in Denver was mowing her lawn only to see a little kitten fly out of her bushes - thought at first that she'd run over the kitten.

Caught her and found her to be very young but okay. Just scared. The lady looked high and low for a mama kitty and other kittens.

Nothing to be found, so turned the little tyke over to the CCS, who put her with a foster Mom, who was helping another mama kitty and kittens.

The kitty Mom took our little tyke in and finished the required weeks of nursing, etc. We heard from the CCS shortly after Dr. Watson was released from foster care.

We'd forgotten how much time and interaction a kitten takes! Play is important to develop motor skills, etc.

She plays a lot on her own and with Sherlock, but still likes and seeks out the human interaction! We are having so much fun with our new kitten Dr. Watson, the sidekick to Sherlock!

Here are pictures of our newest sweetheart and both sweethearts together.

Dr. Watson is all of 3 pounds or so now. Sherlock is over 15 pounds and solidly built! Both of us have always enjoyed the Sherlock Holmes adventures (books and movies).

If one thinks that a Dr. Watson cannot be a female, check this out: https://tvline.com/2012/02/27/lucy-liu-sherlock-holmes-elementary/

While Dr. Watson is certainly her own 'person' she has a lot of Kato-like characteristics!

With her big ear feathers, big paws and little itty-bitty voice with eeks and squeaks, we are convinced that she also has Maine Coon blood.

It is so funny to see big Sherlock and little Dr. Watson chase each other, each kitty trilling and eeking as they go!

While Dr. Watson is still too little to have full run of the house, she enjoys her time in a blocked off portion of the house, with her buddy Sherlock.

And enjoys her safe nights (and day hours when we are at work) in her kitty corral from Dr. Fosters and Smith's online catalog.

Sherlock stands vigilant 24- hours a day and runs to sit outside her corral if she cries from loneliness! And we thought we were busy before...

Someone is growing up fast!

Comments:

WHAT A BLESSING!
by: Adirondack Judy
Thank you for sharing your story of Dr. Watson. You are so blessed to have two Coonies!

I rescued a Senior Cat that is part Maine Coon Cat, and I have just been blown away with the Coon Cat's personality! 

In my apartment complex I am only allowed to have one pet, but if I could have more I would have at least one more Coonie. Enjoy!

Kato Lunt - Rest In Peace

Kato at age 16

This angel guarded our lives for 17.5 years! Always helpful and always happy! Always living in the moment and living to the max!

She is the perfect example of 'Go to your grave with your clothes disheveled, your hair out of place and yelling, 'Woo hoo, what a ride!'

Miss you baby angel Kato... Glad you got your wings back! Kato Lunt March 15, 1994 - October 31, 2011

Comments:

Aug 29, 2012
Kato
by: Susan
I see Kato and I can only imagine how painful your loss is. I'm very lucky to have my own Sammy and I know you felt the love and joy for Kato as I feel for my own baby. May his memory never fade.

Aug 08, 2012
Beautiful Girl
by: Kay
She was a beautiful girl and will be a happy force in your lives forever. My cat, Cleopatra, looked just like her. We lost her last month. My sympathies to you all.

Mar 15, 2012
Happy 18th Birthday
by: Dennis and Anita Kato
you would have been 18 years old today! We love you!

Jan 02, 2012
Condolences
by: Barbara
So sorry for your loss. She was so beautiful and from what you wrote, a wonderful cat as well. Take care. Barbara

Dec 31, 2011
Missing you
by: Dennis and Anita
Still miss you Angel Kato. It's been two months and the tears still happen. I miss your spirit and your face.. Thank you for teaching us so much!

Our New Year's resolution is the biggest lesson you tried to teach us: Live in the moment. This moment is all you have..

Nov 22, 2011
I'm sorry
by: Laurie
What a beautiful girl...so sorry for your loss...

Nov 14, 2011
Love Always
by: Sharon & David
Sending our love to Kato for the next adventure and to her wonderful parents - love always.

Nov 11, 2011
Our baby angel
by: Danielle
Kato, Was one of my buddies and I miss her so much! We became very good friends when I got to watch her. She is in my heart forever. Love you and your mommy and daddy!

Nov 10, 2011
Kato Lunt
by: Kim
My black Maine Coon, Nero, loved Halloween. He liked to stay outdoors and slink around all the trick-or-treaters.

Nov 10, 2011
Goodbye Scrappy
by: Carol from Corolla
So sorry for your loss. We lost our baby Scrappy on Nov. 1.. He was the light of my life. Only 11 years young, he lived every day to the fullest too..

He died from CHF. He will be missed in every way and every day...Goodbye my baby.. Thanks for sharing your wonderful life with us... Carol and Larry and the sad zoo

Nov 10, 2011
Kato
by: Dale
What lovely thoughts you've expressed about your Kato. I'm sure she had a wonderful life with you...certainly one of the lucky ones to have had such a loving home for so many years.

We just lost our 19 year old Axel Rose and miss him so much. They certainly fill a big place in our hearts forever don't they!

Nov 10, 2011 :(
by: Dunja, Mom to Candy & Murphy
This is so sad. Sorry for your loss.

Nov 10, 2011
my heart is with you
by: Frances
So so sad :(

Nov 10, 2011
Your heart must be broken ...
by: Sharon
What a beautiful girl, so sorry.

Nov 10, 2011
sorry
by: janeyb
What beautiful markings, very good life but also extremely sad loss. xx

Nov 10, 2011
Kato
by: lisa
Im sorry about your loss. Looks like a beautiful kitty.

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