Meet our cats

Not only do we grow plants, but we’ve even got room for a few non-plants. The nursery is protected 24/7 by members of "the PDN family." Yes, we’re talking about the real sopranos. If you’ve visited the gardens during open house and gardens, you have, no doubt, met some or all of our family of cats. Even if you didn’t see them, you can rest assured they had you in their sights.

  • Jasper

    DOB: 2012

    About: Jasper loves people and often hangs out with our staff and visitors. On warm days he is often found napping in one of the garden beds. Jasper is our most gregarious cat and if you call him by name he will come to you with his tail pointing straight up in the air.

    Likes:     Following the staff around the garden to check in. Nursery Tour Groups

    Dislikes:     Nothing. It's all good.

  • KitCat

    DOB: unknown (circa 2013)

    About:     KitCat is affectionate and has beautifully expressive eyes. If you see her, she does respond to her name and will greet you with a head butt. She is a true garden diva and loves posing for the staff and visitors. Her screechy-raspy meow is very iconic.

    Likes:     Gentle pets and treats

    Dislikes:     Lack of treats and other cats in her territory.

  • Jake and Elwood

    DOB: June 2014

    About:     Meet the twins! These little boys were rescued from the Cape Fear River by the Best Friends pet adoption folks in Cary, NC. They live in the residence with Anita and Tony and enjoy being babied and loved endlessly. They act more like dogs than cats as they come when called and fetch the rubber ball. Anita is training them to cook for Tony.

    Likes:     Everything.

    Dislikes:     Nothing.