07/15/2026
Update from Vladimir, our visiting Maine C**n stud:
Everyone thinks I'm here for an important breeding assignment with our queens.
That's adorable.
My real mission is Joseph.
Last night I supervised bedtime from a high shelf until JoJo was almost asleep. Timing is everything. I launched myself onto the bed and flopped across him—stomach to stomach—with my front legs draped over one side and my back legs over the other like the world's fluffiest weighted blanket. JoJo couldn't stop laughing, and eventually we both fell asleep.
At 6:00 a.m., JoJo opened his eyes for just a second.
I was already staring at him.
The instant I confirmed he was awake, I enthusiastically announced:
"MEOW! YES! YOU'RE FINALLY AWAKE! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU! LET'S GOOOOO!"
JoJo immediately closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep.
I waited.
Patiently.
After a minute, I accepted that operating hours had not yet begun and resumed my post, standing guard over my new best buddy until he was ready for another day of quality Vladimir time.
The queens can wait. ❤️🐾