We bought snowcone for my son's 10th birthday. We were just becoming pets owners and didn't know about others ways to get kitties. Snowcone when she small thought she was a dog - chasing objects and bringing them back to me.
Many years have gone by;when her friend peaches had to be put to sleep, she was never the same. Now she is content to sleep and eat and hiss at any kitty that comes near her. She is 16 this October (2006), and besides being very skinny, is in good health.