My 'new' addition

Krazy Kat2 - I don't think she will ever be a lap cat, I think 13 years is too much to break down - she has slept just touching my leg once, and that was cos I used a blanket she likes, and I have curled round her once (again, same blanket) - so I think if I constantly cover myself with the blanket I might get her touching my leg, but it is the blanket she is doing it for, not me!!
Thanks everyone else - and White Cat lover, no, she certainly didn't deserve to be pts, she seems a healthy enough cat, we will find out just how healthy in a couple of weeks cos I need to sort her insurance out and then get her blood tested.

What a sweet little lamb Tiger is...even if she isn't, well, sweet! At least not yet! She may not ever be a bonafied lap cat, per say, but she will definitely continue to warm up to you in time. It's sad that after 13 years, this is probably the first time anyone was actually interested in giving her real affection. Give it some time...she'll settle right in, and most likely surprise you. Those seniors usually do!

Oh, and what a marvelous thing you've done for her...hugs to you for having such a big heart!

Yay! Tiger is officially part of your family!
Sorry I wasn't on yesterday, computer issues!

Tiger really is a lot friendlier than her ex owner made her out to be! She took some fusses from me too, which is brilliant and I think shows how happy she is with her new forever home!

I know Pebbles will be smiling down on you both knowing that you've opened your heart to another oldie

Originally Posted by wookie130

It's sad that after 13 years, this is probably the first time anyone was actually interested in giving her real affection.
Oh, and what a marvelous thing you've done for her...hugs to you for having such a big heart!

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That's what I find so sad - and as Sar says, she isn't like her owner made her out. Thanks - I just hope she appreciates having this as her forever home.

she is going to love having you as her new meowmy i couldn't think of a better home for her!!!

Congratulations to you both

Tiger looks very contented there. I'm sure she'll be very happy with you.

I really dont' understand some people. How can you have a cat for 13 years and develop no emotional bond with them?

Awwwww isn't she lovely!!!

I'll move this to fur pics for you

Thanks everyone - I can't understand how this bloke could ask for that after so long, but sadly it isn't a one off situation, but thankfully for them, there are good vets who wont do it, and there are people like me who will give them that second chance - she didn't come here to stay though!! It is really odd how I seem to like these temperamental old tabbies, and I have really wanted to keep her from day one, but couldn't have done it much sooner, but at least she has been here and been loved. It has been a bit tinged with sadness though, the only reason I could adopt her is cos I lost Ginger and Pebbles, and the money for her adoption fee (and blood tests) has come from PEbbles' last insurance claim, it was a bit hard writing the slip to put that cheque in my bank earlier.

I know that Ginger & Pebbles are watching from the Bridge and they are very please that they have new sister.
Tiger

I do hope so. She is my 8th permanent cat in 4 years and 5 months, and all bar one have been 10+, so I am fulfilling my dream of helping as many older cats as possible, just a shame that 6 of them are at the bridge.

She has been funny tonight, I have been trying her on new food with her being one of mine now, and she wouldnt touch the new stuff last night so I gave it Molly, who only ate part of it, and Tiger came up and nibbled on it, so I gave her some more at tea which she barely touched - but she came up again and nibbled on Molly's!!! It came out of the same tin!!

WE had a good night last night - if I get on the sofa first, take up all the space and put the blankie over me, she will sit against me!! She did put two paws on my knee and then retreated quickly!! So, all i have to do is lie the full length of my sofa with the blankie over me every evening, and she will join me then!!

Awww....look at your precious senior girl.
Such a pretty Tiger.

She's lovely...congratulations!

Thanks guys, she is very pretty, and has allowed more kisses since she became a permanent resident, she obviously listened to me!!

That is wonderful that she is now in her forever home!