and speaking of kitties...

[spindizzy]

DH showed up this afternoon with 2 kitties......

a rescue brother and sister, orange DSH, 14 weeks old. They came with the names Dixie and Garvey (UGH!)..DH shortened it to D & G - of course Dolce and Gabana comes to mind... (didn't someone in this forum name their kitties that?) DS at university was a bit indignant that we would replace our dear orange Nugget who died unexpectedly this year - but these kittiesare t otally different in colouring. DS did like the name ..he's a fan of popular fashion, let's say. DD is in heaven with 2 kitties to tame....

Dolce (the girl) has unusual markings - but she is a terror. Gabana is more friendly and laid back. Apparently only 25% of orange cats are girls. If they are all like Dolce.....

Shall post pictures when they are settled

[smilingcat]

maybe the girl kitty will settle down. So she is a terror you say...

Instead of Dolce, I think is very cute name, how about Diabla (instead of Diablo) and taking a cue from Amigo/Amiga. I don't know much about Spanish but it works for me.

smilingcat

[Red Rock]

Just wanted to say congratulations on your two new "fur kids". I kitty sat the other day to a 2-3 week old stray. That was a chore to get her fed and try to calm her down. I hope the ones you have will make an easy adjustment to your home.

Congrats.

Red Rock

[spindizzy]

the politically incorrect "Taliban" also came up for the girl kitty- we just giggled and tossed it out....

[DebbieDowner]

I just rescued a 7 week old kitten, I have never had a baby before and let me tell you Oliver is CRAZY! up for 2-3 hours in the middle of the night just playing, playing.

[spindizzy]

Girl kitty


Boy kitty


Tearing up our couch


Sleeping..finally


Clawful cats are very worrisome. I've grabbed the sisal rug from outside and am trying to get them to use it..then they start chasing each other..flying leaps and claws....my husband signed a "no declaw" contract. I know there are heated views on this subject, but when I pay thousands of dollars for furniture... Our last cat did totally fine without his front claws.The two of them knocked over a lamp today. Guess I'm going to have to baby-proof the house for awhile.

Oh, and get this - boy kitty has been suckling on the girl kitty. Apparently not totally abnormal..This is only our 2nd and 3rd cat - so we've not seen this before.

[sarahspins]

Awww!!! They're so cute! And stripey! And ORANGE! Love them!

[Biciclista]

your kittens are adorable. And it takes 5 minutes once a week to trim their toenails; start now while they are young, give them treats, it will get easier.
I don't even have to hold my cats when i trim their nails now.

[nancielle]

Love the last picture. They look almost peaceful (maybe dreaming of ways to circumvent your "baby-proofing" the house !)

When Chloe & Hunter start chasing each other through the apartment they become "Calamity & Chaos."

[Tuckervill]

You can protect your furniture by taping aluminum foil to the arms, or I think putting carpet tape (the kind that holds two pieces of carpet together at a seam) on the arms. It would be inconvenient for a while, but if it saves your furniture... You can also put throws over the arms, too, although that probably would not be a deterent.

Cats love those corrugated cardboard scratchers, usually. They're cheap.

Cute kitties. Makes me want one. Until I think of my furniture. lol.

Karen

[Zen]

They look fresh out of the box.

[Lakerider]

Congratulations on your new beautiful cats. My cat (Ms. Kitty) passed away today. She was a wonderful pet and good friend for 14 years. I will miss her!

[Tuckervill]

My condolences, Lakerider.

Karen

[Lakerider]

My condolences, Lakerider.

Karen

Thanks!

[spindizzy]

My condolences as well. She looks like a sweet, contented cat. And what cat doesn't like a box...((Lakerider))