Vivien Leigh's Pets

Tissy: A cute, black and white kitty cat Vivien owned in the beginning of her marriage to Laurence Olivier. Tissy was a stray cat that Vivien lovingly adopted and brought with her to Plymouth, where Larry was ordered for flying lessons. Vivien spent her days as a war-time wife reading Dickens, gardening, and playing with this small, fray cat.

Poo Jones: He was one of Vivien's favorite cats. Poo Jones was a well-mannered Siamese cat with beautiful violet eyes. He lived with the actress during the 1960s and often traveled with her, even accompanying Vivien on the Queen Elizabeth (he enjoyed his daily walks on the boat deck). Vivien adored his presence and allowed Poo Jones to sleep on her shoulder. However, not everyone liked Poo Jones. Joan Fontaine, for instance, didn't appreciate his 'feline proximity' and sent the cat away during her stay at Eaton Square. Jack said Vivien taught him how to not only appreciate a cat, but love one as well. Poo Jones was the last one to see Vivien alive as the cat slept with her. After Vivien's death, Poo Jones lived with Vivien's housekeeper, Mrs. Mac. When she died, Poo Jones lived the remainder of his cat life with Peter Hiley.