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Most of our people have pets. Detailed information about the cats living at Cowboy Cat Ranch can be found here.
On this page you can read more about the pets of all scientists other than founders Sebastiaan and Evelien (who live together with the cats at Cowboy Cat Ranch).
"Mia is the first of our crew. We adopted her in March 2015 from a shelter at 6 months old, so she 10 years old now (2025). Mia is the sweetest, kindest, most maternal cat we have ever known! She takes care of the others like she is their mother. She is friendly, incredibly smart and loves to be held. She is wonderful with guests, kids, loves all animals, and will immediately start licking you upon meeting you."
— Natasha Casas
"Milo was adopted from a rescue as a 12 weeks old kitten in November of 2015 so he is 9 years old this now (2025). Milo is a very timid, shy, sweet boy who absolutely loves his mommy, loves to cuddle, and is so anxious that he hides when he hears visitors. If you come to visit, you won’t even see this sweet boy."
— Natasha Casas
"We rescued Milly from a high-kill shelter as a single 8 week old kitten on the “at-risk for euthanasia” list in 2016. Milly is spunky, fiercely protective and cuddly with her mommy. Milly sleeps in the bed with her mommy every single night in her little fleece blanket. She is super teeny, weighing about 6 pounds (2.75 kg) at age 8 (2025), but what she doesn’t have in stature, she makes up for in her larger than life personality!"
— Natasha Casas
"Salem was a bottle fed baby and we adopted him from a rescue as a 12 week old kitten in 2017. Salem is now 8 years (2025). He is very strong, vocal and emotional, and he loves to be held like a baby to snuggle on your chest before he takes a nap (and he drools on you!). Despite his huge panther size, he thinks he is a baby."
— Natasha Casas
"Ollie was adopted from a shelter in 2019 by someone who was going to return him to the shelter. We took him in to prevent him from being brought back to the shelter and he has been here ever since. He is playful, very vocal, extremely sweet and the most loving, gentle boy. Much like his brother Milo, he is a bit fearful of new visitors. Once he warms up, he shows you his belly and just wants cuddles. Every other cat treats him like the baby. He knows his role and plays it very well!"
— Natasha Casas
"Shiloh is our calm, composed, and affectionate 10-year-old (2025) feline companion. Rescued in 2019 at the age of 5 from a local shelter, Shiloh can be a bit shy and reserved at first. He’s not one for large crowds, but once he’s comfortable with you, he’ll shower you with love and affection. Shiloh’s ideal day includes cozy, long cuddles and an endless supply of treats—seriously, he can never get enough!"
— Jessie Payne
"Milo is our energetic and naughty 3-year-old (2025) who came into our lives in 2022 when I saw his irresistible photo on a kitten rescue’s website. Now, in 2025, he’s grown into a true "Tasmanian devil," a nickname we affectionately gave him because of his playful antics and the wild, fiery hue of his coat. Milo is an outgoing social butterfly who adores visitors and loves spending time on his outdoor balcony. When he’s not hunting bugs for sport, you can find him playfully tormenting his older brother, Shiloh."
— Jessie Payne
"Nova is a spirited rescue known for her talent at hide and seek and her enthusiasm for anything string-related "
— Jasmine Hughes