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I'm so happy to read all these happy posts! I hope I have a good post soon, too, but so far it's looking more confused than anything. Maybe the fact it's so hard to decide whether adopting now is a good idea or not is a sign in itself that I'm not there yet. *sigh*, I'm so in love, though.
Dar, that's such good news about Rusty. When I first worked with a behaviorist years ago I had no idea how much there was to learn. It really is a wonderful experience when things go well, as I'm sure they will for you!
Lisa, that's a beautiful kitty and I'm so happy for all of you.
Pam
What is your situation? In love with who?Quote:
Originally Posted by badger
Lisa - congrats on the new kitty! Do you have a name yet?
Badger - sounds like you're having second thoughts? You have to do what's right for you and your lifestyle. Good luck with the decision.
I worked with Rusty on my own this morning. The vacuum cleaner went well but he has a way to go with the doorbell yet. It's still a big improvement though so I'll take it.
I love your new kitty's eyeliner, Lisa!!! :)
Karen
Oooo Lisa,
She is really cute. I wish both of you many happy years together.
sincerely,
smilingcat
look at this threadQuote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
the second thoughts may be my head talking over my heart. I really want the dog, but I also know my lifestyle may not be conducive to a dog right now. I can probably take her to work a couple of times a week (but in a crate), but the other couple to three days a week she'll be home alone. Then there's the fact I have 2 cats, one of which is 16 and starting to wind down.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbdarby
I really want to do right by the dog, too. I don't want to get her for selfish reasons and end up with an unhappy dog or one that I can't devote as much time as she certainly deserves.
Hopefully this may be an incentive for me to think of ways to work from home, or at least be able to work only part time.
and I'm so glad you're making headway with Rusty. I commend you for taking on a dog with issues that many people may not want to deal with.
Lisa she is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations. Can't wait to hear how she does in your home.
Awwwwww, that made my day! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbdarby
Hey Lisa
what a pretty girl!!! She reminds me of my new puppy's mother's name:
"Wintercreek No Mascara Needed"
SHe looks like she recently had kittens and was spayed...am I reading that belly right?
We lost our Gus back in December. He was my husband's heartdog and obedience partner and they were quite a thrill to watch in performance, as M is 6'3" and Gussie was 7lbs.
But the Universe has her eye on us for openings....and within 3 months had a plan. I was talking to a breeder friend who had a puppy she didn;t quite know what to do with and as we've seemed to have a kind of magical rapport with her more sensitive dogs...she asked if we wanted to bring her home for a few days and see what we could do....and maybe keep her. The problem was that she was just shut down and unresponsive....
well. here she is. Emma. She is my new agility/obedience friend and next week we make our debut in the breed ring (shetland sheepdog)....SHe is the most active, nosiest, in the way PITA we've ever had and I'm just NUTS about her!!!
Emma looks like she is extremely happy to be in your family! How lovely and how lucky she is, and what a pretty name! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by elk
Yes, our new kitty has very pretty eyes and eyeliner.
Progress: Pearl and New Kitty sniffed each other today from 2 feet away face to face and did NOT hiss! After a cautious air sniff, they both quietly turned and walked away. A standoff. :D This was the first non-hiss meeting.
About her tummy... she was spayed about 4 weeks ago and therefore her pink tummy skin is still showing, having had her whole tummy shaved. I'm afraid those are little FAT ROLLS on her tummy! :eek: No one at the humane society could tell whether she had had kittens at some point- her nipples indicate not, but she has an appt at my own vet in two weeks for a check up and my vet should be able to figure that out, along with a better age guess.
She was emaciated and sick when the humane society seized her from former owner...but obviously they more than compensated for that over the 3 months she was recovering. There were quite a few 'sassy' chubby kitties there at the shelter. :eek: I kidded them about it even. So poor New Kitty has to lose about a pound or so to be sleek and healthy- she is quite heavy and chunky to pick up! From above, she looks too roly-poly roundy. :cool:
I'll try to get some more pictures soon- we are so happy with her! DH is now falling under her spell too.
And picking a name is SO hard. Good to get to know them a bit first.
You know about that DAP stuff? The kitty feel good spray? I'm sure you do.
A friend just adopted another girl kitty...she sprayed that stuff everywhere, including on both cats and the process of acceptance went much faster.
Lucky new Lisa kitty!!! Isn't the world amazing...!
Maybe you should call her Luna...;)
Lisa - she's a beauty!! I love, love, love her eyes!! You'll get her into shape and she'll be a wonderful companion for you!
Elk - Emma is adorable!! What a pretty girl!