Show us your pets!

[Possegal]

I haven't had a pet for nearly 2 yrs. In 2006 I had to put down the first cat that was mine and mine alone, rather than a family pet. She was my best little buddy, with me through my getting my PhD, then moved back north with me and was by my side for so many of life's ups and downs. At one point, she and I had to take in my Mum's cat, when Mum died. She never liked him, but never stopped loving me. He's the cat in my avatar and I had to put him down in Jan of 2009. At first I couldn't bear to get another one, then I had so much house renovation going on that it seemed bad timing. Then I think I got scared that I wouldn't be as lucky as I had been with my other two cats.

But today, I brought home with me two cats that I met at an adoption event last Sunday. They are fostermates, though not littermates. Boy and girl, with no names yet. Have to come up with something. The woman fostering them even said - please promise me you'll change their names from the ones the shelter gave them. She doesn't photograph as adorable as she is in person. Her fur is orange and gray, but when you take the photo, the orange doesn't seem to show up. ETA - I added another photo that shows her colors a bit better.

[Catrin]

Possegal, those are beautiful cats and congratulations on the new additions to your home!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Possegal, how good of you to take in those two lucky happy kitties who so desperately needed a loving home!
They look like the perfect pair. How sweet! They will bring you so much joy.

[bmccasland]

Possegal - they're so cute! Congradulations on your new fur family.

[marni]

can't seem to find or remember if I posted this picture of our new family member, a two year old corgie name Rowena. She is getting used to us, but seems full of spunks and endearing qualities. My FIL's dog is in love, the cats, although not ecstatic, are at least resingne to it all. She is convinced that she is a lap dog, much to the annoyance of Tux the main coon cat.

[TsPoet]

can't seem to find or remember if I posted this picture of our new family member, a two year old corgie name Rowena. She is getting used to us, but seems full of spunks and endearing qualities. My FIL's dog is in love, the cats, although not ecstatic, are at least resingne to it all. She is convinced that she is a lap dog, much to the annoyance of Tux the main coon cat.

There is plenty of room on any given lap for the two of them. Corgis are great dogs.

[makbike]

No one claimed Dickens so he is now officially a member of the "Thundering Herd" He will visit the clinic next week for his first round of shots and a general deworming. He is a real cutie and he came into my life at just the right moment.

[Catrin]

No one claimed Dickens so he is now officially a member of the "Thundering Herd" He will visit the clinic next week for his first round of shots and a general deworming. He is a real cutie and he came into my life at just the right moment.

Dickens is adorable, congratulations!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Our beautiful loving kitty Pearl was put to sleep this evening.
She tried so valiantly for two months to recover from her latest bout with kidney failure, but sadly she developed cancer as well and it was all too much for her, there was no longer any chance for recovery. We had to spare her the final phase of suffering she would be likely to have in the days ahead as the cancer grew.
She was purring and I cuddled and kissed her as she went to sleep peacefully.
That purr was her way of letting me know she was ok and she loved us. She was comforting me.

What a beautiful and wonderful shining light she was for 10 years. Such bright sparkle and affection, - a fiery sprite covered with gossamer swan's down, that was Pearl.

We shall miss her terribly. Thank goodness we have the in-your-face little kitty Suki to keep us on our toes and distracted right now.
I put up a little album of some of my favorite photos of Pearl here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Strumelia/Pearl#

[sundial]

But today, I brought home with me two cats that I met at an adoption event last Sunday. They are fostermates, though not littermates. The woman fostering them even said - please promise me you'll change their names from the ones the shelter gave them.

Possegal, how wonderful for you! What a wonderful opportunity that came at the right time. And not one but TWO special kitties nonetheless. Their new names will come to you as their personalities emerge. I believe that rescues like having a new name to go with their new lifestyle.

[sundial]

[bmccasland]

"Pul-eezzee, let us off the leash.. we must run down that trail! Unhook the leash, we'll be right back...."



Great photo Sundial!

[Trekhawk]

Great snap Sundial!
I would like to go walking down that trail, it looks beautiful.

[Rebecca19804]

It's been 4 months since Maddie died. If someone had asked me if I was ready for another cat, I'd have said No.

But then two weeks ago, a friend approached me quite gently and carefully to tell me about two black beauties needing a home. They are brother and sister, 4-1/2 years old, neutered and microchipped. Their owner developed allergies to them after having her baby... and then she moved to Israel and rented out her apartment with a clause in the rental agreement requiring the tenant to look after the cats. Then he moved away. The cats were left behind in the empty apartment. THREE MONTHS AGO!

Fortunately, the people in the Pilates Studio upstairs stepped in and have been looking after them. My friend is a client there, which is how she learned of their plight.

I met them last weekend and of course just fell in love. They came home today (with a detour first to my veterinarian who gave them a clean bill of health and updated their vaccinations).

They are soooo gorgeous with such lovely personalities! They're already making themselves totally at home.

I am enjoying their company so much and looking forward to being their family for the next 10-15 years.

In their old home:


Bailey today:


Sara today:


P.S. I've re-named them. They were called Mis and Tique.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Rebecca how wonderful that you adopted those two beautiful kitties who needed a home so much. I hope you have many happy loving years together!