Greenhouse
Cats

Black cat ZZ Pemberton in the arms of a Pemberton's Greenhouses team member

Betsy holding ZZ

Cats & Pemberton's

As long as Pemberton's has been in business, cats have been part of the family, so we thought you might like to put names with the furry faces of our friendly, feline sales associates when you're shopping with us.

Meet most of our feline family members

All rescued, all spayed or neutered, all well-fed, and all loved

Click on their photos to learn more about each

Mr ZZ Pemberton is usually stationed near the front door or cash registers to greet customers and receive the most attention.

Mittens

The newest member of our "Friendly Sales Associate" feline team is Mittens. If you shop in the perennials or natives, you will likely hear her talking to you. Mittens is known for her pretty tabby coat and flashy white chest and paws, and by her striking, green eyes. She's still a little bit shy, so you might not get to pet her, but she'll enjoy having you speak to her.

Mr Dreamy, aka Dreamsicle

Mr Dreamy spends most of his time in or near our Bolsa, so he isn't seen by the public as much as we would like. He is a recovering feral, who now really likes some of our staff.

Ghost

Mr. Ghost Pemberton has lived here as long as anyone can remember, and yet he is still feral. He looks like he's been through the wars, which he has over the years. You'll probably only catch a glimpse of him in early mornings around our greenhouse #3 when he comes in to visit the breakfast buffet, and then disappears like a ghost until the next morning.

Marigold

Ms Marigold Pemberton can usually be found in a cardboard box, somewhere near the first cash register, or napping in greenhouse #1 in the cactus and succulents. She also loves attention!

Marbella

Sweet, feminine Miss Marbella Pemberton's territory is primarily the new greenhouses and the bolsa on the hill. She can be identified by her pretty, dilute calico coat and an old injury to the pupil of one of her eyes. If you see her, she would love for you to spend time with her.

Ghost Junior

We think Ghost Junior may have been conceived before Ghost Senior was neutered. "Junior" definitely likes his privacy.

Winston

Mr Winston Pemberton can be distinguished from the other black cats by his short tail. His name, Winston, comes from the fact that his tail is the size and shape of Winston Churchill's cigars (he's also shaped a bit like Mr. Churchill). He is very friendly and also loves attention. Usually napping.

Unnamed kitty

This pretty girl is new and still skittish. She hangs out with Mittens and Ladybug directly outside of the back door and inside in our lean-to.

Trouble

Ms Trouble Pemberton (also called "Sweetie) loves to be petted, but only for a very short time and only on her terms. We suggest no more than 3 pats on the head.

Ladybug

Miss Ladybug Pemberton (also called "Lovebug" is the newest of the black cats. She's smaller than ZZ and Winston, and she likes to hang out around the "lean-to" near the ferns, then jump out and ask you to play.

Majora

This cute, young man spends most of his time hanging out in our garage, so you may not see him, but he's here!

etc, etc, etc.

(A few additional strays & ferals occasionally drop-in for snacks)

We carry plenty of cat-friendly plants,
including cat favorites (like catnip, cat grass, and several varieties
of catmint) for your cats, and cute cat statues for your garden

Marigold

We are proud supporters of the
Lexington Humane Society
and the
Itty Bitty Kitten Rescue
as well as several other local animal charities

Lexington Humane Society

Itty Bitty Kitten Rescue

Greenhouse Cats