Violetta was named after the heroine of La Traviata. She's a little tart with a heart of gold who's fond of eating, drinking and dancing. She's always prepared for a formal night out, dressed in a perfect tuxedo.

Put the light on, ma. It's too dark to read over here.

Vi is such a sweet looking creature, with the tiniest face I've ever seen on a cat, and the neatest whiskers framing it. But try to pick her up and she'll swear at you like a marine.

Violetta's an indoor cat, but she still enjoys athletic pursuits. She's the only one of my bunch who can still jump up onto the high, narrow curtain pelmets even though she's no longer a kitten.

It's behind you!