Last week the Cat Distribution System bestowed upon me two 14-lb. gray brothers

[Metaphorical]

28. Our first cat (as a family)

was a lovely delicate Russian Blue. She's since passed on from cancer, after a fairly long life (16 years), and we still miss her every day. She was about 10 lbs. most of her life, and yes, she could disappear into the shadows with remarkable ease.

I love Russian Blues - they are very intelligent and loving cats, even if they do tend to be somewhat aloof.