Anna was born right at the same time I had decided to open up the Castle Baths Company. She was the inspiration to bring forth the pet line based on my Persian pet needs in the show circuit. Anna is special- very much so. Everything about her represents God's Love and direction for me.

Anna's birth represented how much God Loves me. Her blue eyes proved I heard and understood what God had shared with me. She was my gift from God for my faithfulness to Him. Her eyes pointed me in the direction of Castle Baths and gave me the confirmation I was doing as God wanted me to.

I had prayed about opening Castle Baths. The timing wasn't right, and I had little interest. I had made some grooming DVD's and had worked on some shampoo- written a book about faith, and was closing up on a regional kitten run on a kitten I was sending to Hong Kong. My time was limited and hurdles were on my mind.

A friend and I had been playing with the idea of a bath and body Christian directed company. We were unable to agree- she decided to go her own way with the company we had created together.

Before I even began to consider the Castle Baths company- I prayed "God, do you want me to consider this new company Castle Baths, or close out all thoughts- either way, I'm OK with the answer and to be honest- I'm uncertain of how to do this and the timing is not good for me Lord". His answer was clear. (Not the one I was expecting or even wanting) Castle Baths had a purpose- as He had shown me earlier during the summer of 2004- it's purpose would be "Products with Purpose" in His name, and I was to continue forward.

Therefore after hearing from God- I knew I needed to open CB even if I wasn't prepared or ready. My plans were to move slow. . . yet my friend was on my mind so I thought maybe we'd get back together. . . who knew?? It didn't work out that way- hurdles were laid which pushed me to work harder and more determined. I brought the DVD's, my book, a prayer bath salt and my cat shampoo recipe- all to the table and began a venture that grew from determination.

OK back to Anna:-)

Anna - also known as GRC Purrinlot Anna's Gift, is one of the most famous cats in the world, she is the very first blue eyed bicolor persian Grand Champion ever world wide! You might ask- what does this mean. . . Who is Anna? Why is she famous? Why haven't I heard of her before?

Here is my story:-) Enjoy!

Many years ago, I had a vision to breed blue-eyed bicolor Persians. I was told that they didn't exist and that, even if they did, they couldn't be registered. Since Bicolors Persian only have copper eyes- it would be not legal to show a blue eyed Bicolor Persian- therefore non accepted. Also, I was told it was genetically impossible to make a blue eyed bicolor Persian. Bicolor Persians have copper eyes- not blue. Note: A bicolor is a cat with white and color on it's fur, for example a tuxedo cat (black and white) or a calico- both are considered bicolor cats.

Since this blue eyed Persian bicolor cat was impossible- so the experts said. . . I went on a quest to find a way not only to make them, but also to show and register them and make them accepted and legal in the show ring. The Lord shared with me that He was quilting my dream. He had a plan, a hope and, a future for me, and over the years He has begun to sew the pieces of the quilt into place with the threads of the genes at Purrinlot. I placed much faith in what the Lord shared with me. I knew I would someday have a blue eyed Persian bicolor.

In May 1999, the Cat Fanciers Association approved the blue-eyed and odd-eyed bicolor for championship status to be shown and registered. As a member of the bicolor division of the Persian Breed Council, I helped vote this in and have looked forward to the day I could show one that I had bred.

I began telling people- anyone that would listen, that God was going to make me a blue eyed bicolor. I was told- no way. . . can't happen, when the cows go home, get rea. . . ect, ect, ect. Never did I allow anyone to disprove my faith.

Anna is a testimony of my faith- the definition of Faith is believing without seeing. God told me He was making the blue eye program for me- I believed, and today I have Anna as living proof. Since Anna's birth- other blue eyes have also been born- but Anna was a first!

I showed Anna during the summer of 2006. We were not able to get out to as many shows as I had wished, due to work- but Anna still caused a stir. During her champion show- each judge pulled out the rule book- ring after ring to see if her eye color was legal. The expression on each judge's face was priceless! Anna received a following of fans very quickly to include breeders, cat lovers, and judges.

Many editors and photographer of various newspapers also visited the shows along the east coast and we found Anna's photo in several Sunday newspapers to include the Washington Post. She was even painted by an abstract artist as seen on our brochure!

Anna is very well known in the show circuit for cats worldwide. Her name is known internationally. Breeders from all over the world visit the Purrinlot site to see a picture of Anna wishing they could see her in person like friends that they have spoken with.

I really enjoy breeding the Persian, especially being able to play with the kittens...but the showing part of this hobby is not always fun. It is costly, tiring, and very political. But to show Anna made me smile. She enjoyed the show, loved to talk and play, and show off how spoiled she was. But the best part of showing Anna was the response she received from everyone! and I mean everyone!! People would walk by and see her eyes and instantly be drawn to her. They would gather crowds around to see her and her wonderful eyes- not even realizing that she is a one and only. Everyone commented on her beautiful blue eyes.

I had been telling the world for over 10 years that God was going to make me a blue eyed bicolor Persian. When Anna was born- everyone asked. . . Laura how did you do it? How did you get a blue eyed bicolor? The answer was very simple- God did it! He gave me Anna.

Today, I hope to bring forth impossible dreams for Castle Baths with God in charge- He is the CEO here at CB!

When one door closes- another one opens. There is a season and a time for everything! CB is my new season, but Purrinlot will always be.

With Anna being so special and so important- her designer line can only be made from the best ingredients! Made from natural and organic ingredients and all vegan!
Expect only the best from Castle Baths!

How Anna got her name:

When I purchased Anna Sadlers' one and only male after she passed away (GC Brannaway Here's Mud In Your Eye- aka Mud) I wanted to return a gift back to her for the gift of her cattery line which I had worked from to create the best of my cattery- for so many years.

As far as I am concern, Author and Breeder Anna Sadler, was the main foundation for the bicolor Persian today. She had the same vision I have had since the beginning - to create odd eye and blue eyed Bi-colors. Sadly, Anna was unable to see her final dream come true. The dream of breeding an odd eyed bicolor in her own personal program before her death.

When I was a brand new Persian breeder- a scared newbie- I called Anna on the phone. My voice shook as I picked her brain about her pedigreed lines and the BI-colors of the past. That day, she taught me pedigrees, and it was from that phone conversation that Purrinlot today has been able to blend lines so beautifully.

When Jacob was born , CFA's first GC odd eye bicolor - Anna asked me, "Laura, what is behind Jacob- I've tried for so many years to make an odd eye." I was excited, yet hated to have to share the news. I said, "Anna, Jacob is a doubling up on your lines."

Mud was Anna last male and the male- she had chosen to keep as the end of her line. When I brought Mud here to my home- I shared- "I'll continue Anna's work and name a special Mud baby after Anna."

When Mud arrived, I was so excited! I had the gut feeling he too would bring more odd eyes into the Purrinlot Cattery. I told people- Mud would bring me my blue eyes. This girl - Is Mud's very first litter here at Purrinlot, and as a dedication to Anna Sadlers work in the bicolor world of Persians, I dedicate this girl to Anna. The name Anna means- gracious; one who gives. How perfect of a name for both of these Anna's.

Thank you Anna, Thank you Lord!