With Ally feeling great now, she's got a ton of energy.
At the same time, as of my trip last week, I now know exactly where I'm going to grad school for a JD/MBA (with the only exception being that I get off the waitlist at Duke or Vanderbilt - and I might give some consideration to Emory if I get in, but it's ranked the same as UMN Law and I like Minneapolis as a city more than Atlanta). Furthermore, I took care of finding an apt to live in that accepts up to 2 cats per unit (and is also actually quite luxurious).
I will be moving out there as soon as there is a vaccancy.
A vaccancy is expected within the next 2 months.
SO........ time to get Ally her friend. They'll both live in my bedroom until we all drive up to Minnesota in 2 months or so.
Ally is getting the last of her shots today. I will get her friend from the humane society. I gave some thought to it and I think getting another female, preferrably 8 weeks old or so would be optimal. With Ally being twice the age of the new cat, Ally will not feel threatened and the new cat will feel like she has a big sister to learn from.
In 2 months, the new cat will be comfortable with me and Ally and Ally will be comfortable with her. Also, by getting Ally a friend now, maybe the two of them can play and both get out there energy and be happy without exploring the rest of the house (unless I fence off the dangerous areas with chicken wire, which I am seriously considering doing.)
Last on the agenda - Ally needs to get spayed. The humane society will include spaying in the fee for adoption, so I don't need to worry about it with Ally's friend, but I need to find a reasonable way to get Ally spayed. I think the humane society will do it for $35, but I have to wait to talk to them. I will be happy to pay for any additional pain meds or whatnot that she needs during or after the surgery.
At the same time, as of my trip last week, I now know exactly where I'm going to grad school for a JD/MBA (with the only exception being that I get off the waitlist at Duke or Vanderbilt - and I might give some consideration to Emory if I get in, but it's ranked the same as UMN Law and I like Minneapolis as a city more than Atlanta). Furthermore, I took care of finding an apt to live in that accepts up to 2 cats per unit (and is also actually quite luxurious).
I will be moving out there as soon as there is a vaccancy.
A vaccancy is expected within the next 2 months.
SO........ time to get Ally her friend. They'll both live in my bedroom until we all drive up to Minnesota in 2 months or so.
Ally is getting the last of her shots today. I will get her friend from the humane society. I gave some thought to it and I think getting another female, preferrably 8 weeks old or so would be optimal. With Ally being twice the age of the new cat, Ally will not feel threatened and the new cat will feel like she has a big sister to learn from.
In 2 months, the new cat will be comfortable with me and Ally and Ally will be comfortable with her. Also, by getting Ally a friend now, maybe the two of them can play and both get out there energy and be happy without exploring the rest of the house (unless I fence off the dangerous areas with chicken wire, which I am seriously considering doing.)
Last on the agenda - Ally needs to get spayed. The humane society will include spaying in the fee for adoption, so I don't need to worry about it with Ally's friend, but I need to find a reasonable way to get Ally spayed. I think the humane society will do it for $35, but I have to wait to talk to them. I will be happy to pay for any additional pain meds or whatnot that she needs during or after the surgery.