AVEY Emerald-eyed Diva

Despite the fact that Avey is a bit of a recluse, her calico coloring and beautiful emerald green eyes have captured much attention. She has been featured on CNN and White Rock Weekly, both times as the focal point of her owner’s photography skills. But if you get caught up in her fame, we suggest you keep your distance. She’s a diva, her owner Manny Fernandez says. “I’m not sure why, but she’s always had a mean streak in her,” he explains. But Avey generally is pretty loving toward Fernandez, who has learned over the years how to handle her mood swings. Fernandez’s mom got Avey at a garage sale in Wyoming for $5. Fernandez took her with him to Colorado, where Avey enjoyed living in the foothills near Denver, and then they spent three years in California on Redondo Beach. These days they’re enjoying life in East Dallas.