When we found Puska at the Pet Rescue Center in PetSmart she was by far the cutest and tamest kitty in the place.  When I picked her up the lady behind the counter said "That's a Russian Blue kitty.  They are adorable."  So we took her home and immediately named her Puska because it sounded Russian.

Fast forward about three years.  I'm searching around on the Internet for Russian Blue information I quickly discovered that she was NOT a Russian Blue after all.  In fact, other than color she doesn't even look similar.  After a little looking around at blue cat pictures it was immediately obvious that she is a Chartreux.  A cat breed from France.  In fact, when I first saw the picture on Wikipedia (see pic on left) I would have swore they took pictures of Puska for the site!

Check out this page for more information on Chartruex kittys.  From the site "They prefer to be nearby, preferably getting their jowls scratched and giving loving head-bumps to their owners! They will follow you everywhere, comfort you when you are sad or ill, and prefer to sleep with you or on top of you. Their supportive, cheerful presence can be wonderful for elderly people and people living alone."  That's Puska!  And "Chartreux may need to be switched to a "light" cat food so that they do not become overweight. "  That's Puska too!

Anyway, the most amazing thing on the whole site: "Chartreux sold as pets usually cost $400-550."  Holy Cow!  My kitty is expensive.  She's going to want some of that gourmet cat food.  Shhhh!  Don't tell her.  I buy the cheap target brand stuff.