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I had a thread labeled “I’m Adopting A New Kittten” but I thought I should start a fresh thread and through that keep you guys updated on her, sort of like her “journal”.
Yesterday, Wednesday, I took Mattie & Toby in for their annual check-ups at the vet’s. While I was in there, I spotted a little calico kitten, and I asked the lady about it. She was a shelter kitty that they found just 2 days before on the side of the road, cowered under an abandoned vehicle, striving to avoid the wind. There was a collar on her, and attached to the collar was a square of cardboard, and on it in Sharpie read, “whoever wants her can have her”. I will say nothing more on that otherwise I will go into a frantic, wild-woman rant.
They were taking the kitten in for her first round of shots.
Well, it was fate, our paths were destined to cross, and I knew I just had to adopt that kitten. I don’t know how, I didn’t even think about it, all I know is that right now there is a little calico kitten in my bedroom.
I got off work today at 4:30, just like any ordinary day. Usually, after 10 hours of work, I go home and kick back to eat junk food and watch TV, get on TCS, play with Elliott and the kitties, or whatever. But this time I went to the shelter to pick up that adorable little fuzzy calico kitten, and I was so ecstatic I’m surprised there were no vehicle accidents (involving myself
). When I got there, I told them my name and that I would like to see a fuzzy little calico kitten I had seen earlier. They let me back and, you guys, she just melted me into a senseless puddle.
As soon as I held her and she started purring in my ear, I said, “Where are the adoption forms?” I filled them out and put her in the crate with some polar-fleece and a stuffie for comfort. She was quiet the whole way home…
When I got to the house, I put her in my bedroom. I set her crate down on my nightstand, facing the bed, opened the door and let her be. Toby & Mattie know something is going on and are very suspicious and exceptionally curious. They are meowing at my bedroom door and pawing underneath, looking up at me and demanding I open that door right now! I made the calico kitten some supper- some Meow Mix wet (turkey & giblets in gravy) and some Nutro Natural Life Kitten dry food, as well as some fresh water. I put all three bowls in the bedroom and showed her where they were. I bought another litter box aka Rubbermaid container (the guys at work went out to the tire shop, which is part of the feed/hardware/western wear store, and cut out a square so she could step in, are they sweet or what?) and put in some litter and showed her where that is, she has already gone urine, no poop yet. She didn’t seem very playful yet, mostly wary and curious and a perhaps a little bit weary, but all of that is perfectly normal, correct? I think maybe I’ll just leave her be, she has only access to the bedroom, laundry room, bathroom and walk-in closet, all together not a huge space, but enough so she can roam comfortably. She hasn’t ventured near the scary door where curious paws are jabbing at the carpet and demanding meows are erupting from some very anxious kitties, but I think that soon they will be able to smell each other under the door. I’ll leave her like this for 2 days, or however long it takes her to settle in, and then I’ll try the “Vanilla Trick” and let them meet, under full supervision which will involve the two older cats on leash, just to be safe.
She is just so darned cute I really don’t think I can stand it!!
She’s furry and adorable with these big, curious eyes... She’s perfect! Below is a picture of her, just to show ya’ll how irresistible she is. I didn’t take it; this is the picture that the people at the shelter took of her, playing out in their “kitty yard”. Isn't she just gorgeous?
Prayers and vibes, please, for the introductions to go well and for the little gal to settle in easily! I'll keep you guys updated as she settles in and such... Now I'd better go play with Mattie & Toby before they throw a fit. They are going to be so jealous now that the little calico kitty is getting more attention...
But right now my hands are shaking I am so excited and happy... I get this way whenever I welcome a new child into my home.
Any suggestions for names?
Yesterday, Wednesday, I took Mattie & Toby in for their annual check-ups at the vet’s. While I was in there, I spotted a little calico kitten, and I asked the lady about it. She was a shelter kitty that they found just 2 days before on the side of the road, cowered under an abandoned vehicle, striving to avoid the wind. There was a collar on her, and attached to the collar was a square of cardboard, and on it in Sharpie read, “whoever wants her can have her”. I will say nothing more on that otherwise I will go into a frantic, wild-woman rant.
They were taking the kitten in for her first round of shots.
Well, it was fate, our paths were destined to cross, and I knew I just had to adopt that kitten. I don’t know how, I didn’t even think about it, all I know is that right now there is a little calico kitten in my bedroom.
I got off work today at 4:30, just like any ordinary day. Usually, after 10 hours of work, I go home and kick back to eat junk food and watch TV, get on TCS, play with Elliott and the kitties, or whatever. But this time I went to the shelter to pick up that adorable little fuzzy calico kitten, and I was so ecstatic I’m surprised there were no vehicle accidents (involving myself
When I got to the house, I put her in my bedroom. I set her crate down on my nightstand, facing the bed, opened the door and let her be. Toby & Mattie know something is going on and are very suspicious and exceptionally curious. They are meowing at my bedroom door and pawing underneath, looking up at me and demanding I open that door right now! I made the calico kitten some supper- some Meow Mix wet (turkey & giblets in gravy) and some Nutro Natural Life Kitten dry food, as well as some fresh water. I put all three bowls in the bedroom and showed her where they were. I bought another litter box aka Rubbermaid container (the guys at work went out to the tire shop, which is part of the feed/hardware/western wear store, and cut out a square so she could step in, are they sweet or what?) and put in some litter and showed her where that is, she has already gone urine, no poop yet. She didn’t seem very playful yet, mostly wary and curious and a perhaps a little bit weary, but all of that is perfectly normal, correct? I think maybe I’ll just leave her be, she has only access to the bedroom, laundry room, bathroom and walk-in closet, all together not a huge space, but enough so she can roam comfortably. She hasn’t ventured near the scary door where curious paws are jabbing at the carpet and demanding meows are erupting from some very anxious kitties, but I think that soon they will be able to smell each other under the door. I’ll leave her like this for 2 days, or however long it takes her to settle in, and then I’ll try the “Vanilla Trick” and let them meet, under full supervision which will involve the two older cats on leash, just to be safe.
She is just so darned cute I really don’t think I can stand it!!
Prayers and vibes, please, for the introductions to go well and for the little gal to settle in easily! I'll keep you guys updated as she settles in and such... Now I'd better go play with Mattie & Toby before they throw a fit. They are going to be so jealous now that the little calico kitty is getting more attention...
Any suggestions for names?
