About Cleo

Black and white cat laying on her back with the words, cuddle kitty below.

Cleo is the inspiration for the lovable cat protagonist from children’s picture book Cuddle Kitty: A Tail of Friendship.

Cleo the cat, inspiration for children's picture book Cuddle Kitty.

Cleo is a sweet and gentle tuxedo domestic shorthair cat, who embodies the phrase “love is a four-legged word”. She loves snuggly laps, cuddling on the couch, and having her soft fur gently stroked. When no laps are available, she loves napping in a sunbeam.

Picture of author Steven Rogers with his pet cat Cleo, the inspiration for his debut picture book Cuddle Kitty.

Cleo was chosen as the feline protagonist of Cuddle Kitty due to her sweet nature and love of cuddles. She also happens to be the author’s favourite kitty.

Fun facts about Cleo:

Her full name is Cleopatra. Other nicknames include Patty Cat and Cuteapatra.
Even though Cleopatra is fully grown she is tiny, weighing only 3.5 kgs or 7.5 pounds.
Cleopatra was born in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Cleopatra is 12 years old, which is the equivalent of 70 years old in human years.