Nana Huchy / Checkers the Cat - Black Summer Connection: Foster social interaction through

Connection: Foster social interaction through shared play experiences with family and friends

Bubba might be young

especially when it involves a baby

providing warmth

without taking away the crucial ‘barefoot feelings’ required for growth and cognitive development

Nana Huchy / Checkers the Cat - Black Summer Connection: Foster social interaction throughCheeky Checkers the Cat enjoys life on the farm, as chasing birds is his favorite activity. He never actually catches them, of course; he just gives their tailfeathers a little ruffle! After a busy day of pouncing on chickens, geese, and roosters, Checkers loves to relax on a child's cozy lap with a saucer of double cream and a tin of sardines while watching The Aristocats. This adorable cat is the ideal gift for a newborn, birthdays, Christmas, or