Introducing: Jawo and Lily, A Dynamic Kitty Duo You're Going To Fall In Love With
Jawo and Lily are the kind of cats that make Stockholm feel a little more charming. Jawo, a 3-year-old Birman, and Lily, a 1-year-old British Shorthair, are both photogenic, playful, and clearly very comfortable living the good life in Sweden.
We recently got to know the pair through their human, and their daily routines are just as entertaining as their looks. From leash walks to bath time, these two have a few habits that make them stand out fast.
And once you see what Jawo does when he wants treats, it is hard not to fall for him too.
Birman Jawo
We asked Jawo's human how they came to cross paths, and she said:
When I moved from northern Sweden to Stockholm, I had to leave my beloved cat with my parents. After 3 months in the new city, the longing for a cat was too great. So my boyfriend and I started to search for an indoor cat and found Jawo; he is a Sacred Birman.
She continued:
At that time, he was only 5 weeks old, and we took the train, which involved a 10-hour round trip, to visit him and the breeder. The day Jawo turned 12 weeks old, he moved in with us, and it’s the best day of my life!
BSH Lily
But what about sweet Lily? She said:
When Jawo was 2 years old, we decided to get him a sibling, someone who could keep him company while we were at work. We found the breed "British Shorthair," and their personality and behavior were exactly what we were looking for. And they are the cutest little teddy bears!
She continued:
We wanted a kitten in the colors lilac or blue, but it took me weeks to find Lily. Once we found her, we took the car and visited her and the breeder. When she was 14 weeks old, we took her home. Lily and Jawo were best friends from the first time they met. They have never hissed, clawed, or fought with each other, which I’m very happy about!
Jawo is definitely one of a kind, too!
A fun thing about Jawo is that he always bumps his butt against our legs when he shows us love, unlike other cats who rub their cheeks against you.
On Instagram, Lily's human is proud to boast about her purr-fectly precious cat, and we can't hold that against her!
Lily is the kindest cat I’ve ever met. She has never bitten, clawed, or hissed at anyone or anything. She lets us do anything to her: bathe her, cut her claws, go for car rides, and even take her out on a leash, even if she doesn’t like it that much. She is a true angel who cuddles my leg every night.
Lily also used to be a show cat, but she stood out from the crowd for a very unique reason. Her human told us:
Lily was a bit crazy when she was younger and didn’t want to sit in the cage. So while every other cat at the show was sleeping or chilling in their cages, Lily was hanging with her claws in the roof and screaming so much. I can tell she got the most attention of all the cats that day.
Since Jawo is such a sweetheart, we had to ask if he'd ever done anything especially naughty! Cats are notoriously mischievous creatures, and we are naturally curious about their disposition. His human told us about the one time Jawo surprised them with his spunk:
The naughtiest thing Jawo has ever done is when my auntie was babysitting him (my boyfriend and I were on vacation). He squeezed himself out of a window that was barely open. He jumped out into the snow, and my auntie found him one block away, eating from a bush.
Super Special!
Jawo is a super special cat. I’m not even sure he is a cat. He loves to take showers and baths, and he scratches the door when he wants to go out for walks on a leash, so we take him out every day for a walk. He puts his paw up in the air when he wants treats, and he always sleeps on his back with a pillow under his neck (he snores, too).
Jawo really does have a few unusual habits.
It also echoes how a first-time cat dad’s joyful adoption healed a rescuer’s broken spirit.
The water-loving, snoring Jawo is also particular about his toys:
We have bought so many toys for Jawo, but the only thing he wants to play with is an old rope. He goes crazy every time I give it to him.
Speaking of toys... what toys does Lily love? Well, she's the exact opposite of the particularly picky Jawo!
Lily loves toys. She likes small balls, ropes, and feathers, but her absolute number one is toys with catnip.
British Shorthair cats are very famous, and the breed is one of the most ancient cat breeds known!
Jawo and Lily's humans love to celebrate their kitties, and it's not hard to see why.
They are beautiful cats, packed with purr-sonality, and as Dr. Susan David, an emotional agility expert, states, "Embracing our emotions can lead to a more fulfilling life." You can explore more about emotional well-being on her website SusanDavid.com. Their charm is certainly something that will brighten your day!
Want more “wobbly” healing? See how a Seattle emotional support kitty changed a couple’s lives for the better.
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