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Where Did You Get Your Cats?
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She was beautiful!
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I got Sage from a rescue called Animal Haven when she was three years old. She had been adopted and returned twice for "behaviorial issues" which I can't understand because she's pretty much the perfect cat. I believe she was returned because we were destined to meet. She was meant to be my cat and she's become my best friend.
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Hallow. (I call her Mimi), was my daughters (I still think of her as my daughters kitty, but she has lived with me for many years now, she's my friend). A woman I worked with had mommy and kittens and was giving the kittens away. My daughter and I went over to see and she picked Hallow. The woman told me that she and her son thought Hallow was an ugly kitten and no one would want her. My daughter eventually had a couple jobs where she had to live on the premises and they did not allow pets, so Hallow came to live with me. Hallow is 14 now. She likes dogs better than cats. Lets just say the truth, she does not really like cats. She tolerates Nola. But she is a precious part of my life and Nola thinks Hallows growling and hissing is just her way of communicating and seems pretty oblivious to it.
Nola. I had been looking on PetFinder for a few weeks and saw that two sister kittens were going to be at a PetSmart near me. My 18 year old cat, Jasper, had passed away some months before and Jojo (my avatar you see) missed him so much. Jasper protected Jojo from a tom cat that was hunting him when Jojo appeared at my house at around 6 weeks. So they had a very bonded relationship. I wanted Jojo to have time to grieve and then I thought he might be ready for a new friend. So, my daughter and I went to PetSmart so I could see the kittens (they were 7 months old at the time). I wanted to look at all the kitty's there. Nola was curled up at the back of the cage, but she came right up when I opened it to pet her and say hi. A volunteer was watching us quietly during this. I told my daughter I wanted to see the rest of the kitties so we did that. But of course I had to go back to Nola. By that time she was at the back of the cage again and had somehow flipped the cardboard litter pan over herself to hide under it. I opened the cage and again she came right to me. This time the volunteer came over and told us that Nola would not respond to anyone else and she thought I might be Nola's person. During the conversation Nola is climbing into my arms and so, of course, I am her person. She was from the local Humane Society. She is 9 years old now, she was 2 1/2 then. It was my Dad's birthday that day, so I did the math and gave her November 21 as her celebrated birthday.
Kikii. I just recently, in June, decided to adopt again. I thought I was just fine with Mimi and Nola, but suddenly I kept looking at PetFinder again. So many adorable kitties! Gah! And I am thinking to myself "Why am I even looking?". I even inquired about a male ginger that looked adorable and was being fostered, but I got no response from the foster person. Then I looked at the local animal control center online. Mind you this had gone on for about a month. So now I'm thinking that maybe I would just not look anymore after that day and take it as a sign. Lo and behold I see a picture with and inky spill down a face and butterscotch eyes. Thursday. Friday I'm at the animal care center with my printout of the face and cage number. Turns out adoption fees were zero for the entire month of June (30$ normally) and the Felv/FIV test was 30$ so an even trade I think. I couldn't take her home until Monday because she needed her spay surgery, but I visited her the weekend. She was 1 year 7 months. They had her birthday November 21. (like someone else we know).
I believe that love is looking for us all the time. Fortunately it comes in many forms and one of my favorites is cats! They have stories like us, some are not pleasant at all. But I think that if they could tell and write stories their favorite one would be when they found their people(s). It's like they send their little red threads out and tie them around your wrist and you are powerless to resist the tug because it winds into your body until it finds your heart.
Nola. I had been looking on PetFinder for a few weeks and saw that two sister kittens were going to be at a PetSmart near me. My 18 year old cat, Jasper, had passed away some months before and Jojo (my avatar you see) missed him so much. Jasper protected Jojo from a tom cat that was hunting him when Jojo appeared at my house at around 6 weeks. So they had a very bonded relationship. I wanted Jojo to have time to grieve and then I thought he might be ready for a new friend. So, my daughter and I went to PetSmart so I could see the kittens (they were 7 months old at the time). I wanted to look at all the kitty's there. Nola was curled up at the back of the cage, but she came right up when I opened it to pet her and say hi. A volunteer was watching us quietly during this. I told my daughter I wanted to see the rest of the kitties so we did that. But of course I had to go back to Nola. By that time she was at the back of the cage again and had somehow flipped the cardboard litter pan over herself to hide under it. I opened the cage and again she came right to me. This time the volunteer came over and told us that Nola would not respond to anyone else and she thought I might be Nola's person. During the conversation Nola is climbing into my arms and so, of course, I am her person. She was from the local Humane Society. She is 9 years old now, she was 2 1/2 then. It was my Dad's birthday that day, so I did the math and gave her November 21 as her celebrated birthday.
Kikii. I just recently, in June, decided to adopt again. I thought I was just fine with Mimi and Nola, but suddenly I kept looking at PetFinder again. So many adorable kitties! Gah! And I am thinking to myself "Why am I even looking?". I even inquired about a male ginger that looked adorable and was being fostered, but I got no response from the foster person. Then I looked at the local animal control center online. Mind you this had gone on for about a month. So now I'm thinking that maybe I would just not look anymore after that day and take it as a sign. Lo and behold I see a picture with and inky spill down a face and butterscotch eyes. Thursday. Friday I'm at the animal care center with my printout of the face and cage number. Turns out adoption fees were zero for the entire month of June (30$ normally) and the Felv/FIV test was 30$ so an even trade I think. I couldn't take her home until Monday because she needed her spay surgery, but I visited her the weekend. She was 1 year 7 months. They had her birthday November 21. (like someone else we know).
I believe that love is looking for us all the time. Fortunately it comes in many forms and one of my favorites is cats! They have stories like us, some are not pleasant at all. But I think that if they could tell and write stories their favorite one would be when they found their people(s). It's like they send their little red threads out and tie them around your wrist and you are powerless to resist the tug because it winds into your body until it finds your heart.
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Both my current cat and the one I'll be bringing home soon came from our local cat cafe. I loved visiting there even before I was able to get a cat and told myself that someday I'd adopt from them, and now I have! The cafe partners with local rescues and fosters; since they opened a little over two years ago they've found homes for over 1400 cats.
They've had some sweet, beautiful cats over the years, and I always find myself wondering how such amazing animals found themselves homeless. Amelia was surrendered by her owner and that just blows my mind because she's so wonderful (and also the softest cat I've ever had the privilege to pet), while Mischief was born to a stray mother; I may be the first home she's ever had and she's nearly two years old.
They've had some sweet, beautiful cats over the years, and I always find myself wondering how such amazing animals found themselves homeless. Amelia was surrendered by her owner and that just blows my mind because she's so wonderful (and also the softest cat I've ever had the privilege to pet), while Mischief was born to a stray mother; I may be the first home she's ever had and she's nearly two years old.
Buddy
Adopted him from shelter in Feb. 2014. Declawed, 5 years old and no one seemed to want him. He is the lion king and boss of all the cats in the house. He's a great mouser, even though he has no front claws. He's in the beginning stage of kidney disease. He started having seizures about 1 year ago, but I've been keeping them under control with gabapentin. That drug works very well. If your cat has seizures, make sure you ask your vet to try this before phenyl barbital.
Blackie
I took her off the street in October 2015. Semi-feral, but friendly. She was very thin and would not have survived the winter. She looks amazing now, like a little black jaguar. Her left paw is a bit deformed, but does not impede her movement. I'd guess her age at 5-6 years old. She's a very affectionate baby girl and licks my hair and fingers when she's in bed with me. She loves to watch me take showers and she likes to knock the shampoo off the shelf into the tub.
Patches
My beautiful calico girl. She appeared in early 2018 and I started feeding her. I would guess she is about 3-4 years old. Thought she was feral, until she started sitting on my lap, the rest is history. She's probably the smartest cat I've ever had.
Adopted him from shelter in Feb. 2014. Declawed, 5 years old and no one seemed to want him. He is the lion king and boss of all the cats in the house. He's a great mouser, even though he has no front claws. He's in the beginning stage of kidney disease. He started having seizures about 1 year ago, but I've been keeping them under control with gabapentin. That drug works very well. If your cat has seizures, make sure you ask your vet to try this before phenyl barbital.
Blackie
I took her off the street in October 2015. Semi-feral, but friendly. She was very thin and would not have survived the winter. She looks amazing now, like a little black jaguar. Her left paw is a bit deformed, but does not impede her movement. I'd guess her age at 5-6 years old. She's a very affectionate baby girl and licks my hair and fingers when she's in bed with me. She loves to watch me take showers and she likes to knock the shampoo off the shelf into the tub.
Patches
My beautiful calico girl. She appeared in early 2018 and I started feeding her. I would guess she is about 3-4 years old. Thought she was feral, until she started sitting on my lap, the rest is history. She's probably the smartest cat I've ever had.
She is smart because she is a calico
Sonatine
ConCATulations and good on ya! *I've always wondered the same about each and every cat and kitten who finds him/herself homeless. They are all so beautiful, unique, and unconditionally loyal and loving! If every kind person out there knew how special cats are, there would be lines around the blocks waiting to have the privilege of adopting cats. I truly believe this world would be a much better place if this were so, not only for cats, of course, but for humans, too.
Antonio65
An astute observation. 
KittyCatCove
THANK YOU.
Evie and Emerson were a buy one-/get-one-half-off through a rescue that held adoptions at PetSmart. Dexter was found as a stray in a parking deck in the hospital I used to work at.
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Snowball n I says
I didn't see the first one at first. She's a "diamond eyes" cat! (That's the name given in some parts of Asia to cats whose eyes are two different colors) Very lovely!Snowball n I says
Yes! When I look at her, I can tell that she is thinking, pondering and working things out in that pretty little cat head. She's a perfect cat except for one thing... she likes to stalk/attack Blackie for no reason, especially at night. I have to keep Blackie in my bedroom with the door shut so she (and I) can sleep in peace. Breaking up confrontations at 2am is not fun. Buddy doesn't even have front claws and Patches totally respects Buddy. All Bud has to do is stare at her, and she backs down... like I said, he IS the lion king.She is smart because she is a calico
Elvis chases Baby Su a lot of the time, but the only time I close the door on Elvis is when Baby Su needs time to eat and use her toilet.
I live in a 3 story house and Blackie usually spends most of her time upstairs. I don't like it, but at least she is safe and can relax. I keep toys, food and litter box up there for her.
My current 3 have all been adopted from a cat rescue.
You're the only one who can decide whether you're ready for another Cat or not, but since she is there now it may be time for some soul searching. If it was me what I would ask myself is, "Would I regret giving her up? Would I keep thinking of her once she's gone to another home?"
Answer that and you'll know what's the right thing to do.
Since the death of my cat a year ago, I had fostered other kittens, and all of them were rehomed a few weeks later.
I always asked myself if I could regret that decision, but I was always happy for the kittens when they found a new home. Yes, I was a bit sad at first, I was surely missing them for a couple of days, but I didn't regret.
Of course, time is passing by, and I should feel more and more ready for a new cat, but I think I have to feel it, I have to feel inside my heart that THAT cat is the one I was waiting for.
Right now I don't think I'm feeling like that, though I love her and she loves me.
It's difficult to explain, even to myself.
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