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 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

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.

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

Buttercup

Mr Buttercup Pemberton (also called "Euphorbia" by Mack) was completely feral when he first arrived, but over the past year has very gradually started to trust us. Don't expect to be able to pet him yet, but you can say "hi" and help us to convince him that Pemberton's people (staff & customers) are really okay.

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.

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!

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.

Flora

Little Miss Flora Pemberton recently decided that she wanted to be strictly an indoor cat who gets all of the attention, so she has gone to live with some wonderful customers who love and spoil her, per her wishes..

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