Ohmygoodness! It is so soon after the passing of my little Honey Boy but fate has stepped in and brought me another little bundle of joy.
I wanted another Abyssinian, as I loved Honey's personality so much. Yesterday, I called a few breeders who said that their queens were due any day or had just given birth. Although I wanted to wait a while before getting another cat, 3 months was a bit long to be without a beautiful Aby in the house. I rang the Cat Owners Society of Western Australia and they gave me a few names. I couldn't get hold of any breeders except the last one. Her name was Maureen and she said that she had a 6 month old Tawny Aby kitten who hadn't been taken as she was a bit shy. I wasn't sure what to do. I didn't want to disrespect Honey's memory by getting another Aby so soon but it sounded like this kitten needed some care and love. I went to see the little one last night. Then it clicked. This was the lady that I had bought Honey Boy from 5 years ago! I couldn't believe it! I had no idea it was the same lady!! Once she realised who we were, Maureen even brought out the cat who had sired Honey Boy. It was quite a shock because it was like looking into Honey Boy's face, the resemblance was so close.
As soon as she was placed into my arms, the little Aby began to purr, knead and head-butt my chin. How could I resist??? It seemed her finding me was meant to be. So I'd like to introduce Coco, the 6 month old tawny Abyssinian kitten. Her official name is Glenmaulyn Manees Ku. At the moment, she's a bit timid and is living in my room, snuggled on her heatpad. She loves to be scratched and petted and petted some more. LOL In return, she gives the most wonderful smooches and head-butts. It's only been one day, so Milo and Popcorn and Coco are still hissing at each other but we're just taking it slowly, and hoping that they'll get used to each other bit by bit. I've attached some pictures taken of her with a very small, cheap web cam so they're not the best but you can see how beautiful she already is.
Thankyou so much to all those who offered words of solace and condolences on the loss of Honey Boy. I still miss him terribly, and Coco isn't here to replace him but all your wonderful words and prayers and the presence of little Coco are doing a great job in cheering me up.
As soon as she was placed into my arms, the little Aby began to purr, knead and head-butt my chin. How could I resist??? It seemed her finding me was meant to be. So I'd like to introduce Coco, the 6 month old tawny Abyssinian kitten. Her official name is Glenmaulyn Manees Ku. At the moment, she's a bit timid and is living in my room, snuggled on her heatpad. She loves to be scratched and petted and petted some more. LOL In return, she gives the most wonderful smooches and head-butts. It's only been one day, so Milo and Popcorn and Coco are still hissing at each other but we're just taking it slowly, and hoping that they'll get used to each other bit by bit. I've attached some pictures taken of her with a very small, cheap web cam so they're not the best but you can see how beautiful she already is.
