Feeding the cats, Shelby keeps trying to meow. She has some trouble vocalizing her meows, and often opens her mouth to have no sound come out.

The Bombay is a manmade breed. This is a short haired cat that comes in only black. It is noted for it's sleek black coat, enormous strength, and large copper penny eyes.

The Bombay was developed by Nikki Horner in the late 50s. Her goal was to create a miniature black panther by crossing a sable Burmese with a black American Shorthair.

Many Bombays have the Burmese "purrsonality" which means they are very relaxed, friendly, intelligent, and people oriented. Some owners describe them as "lap fungus" or "velcro" because these cats always want to be close to their people. They actively seek interaction with humans and love to play games. Many will retrieve and perform tricks. If you want a bed kitty, a Bombay may be an ideal choice, because many will sleep under the covers with their human companion. Bombays may or may not be "talkative", but they are in no way as noisy as the Siamese or Orientals. They are well adapted for house or apartment living since they are generally calm and quiet in nature.