Perspective makes all the difference

Thanks again for all the well wishes. I think it's pretty easy to keep a positive attitude when you love your cats this much and get to see them soon!

I'll take some pictures of the trip and post to www.fosterkitty.com when I return.

The weather is going to be bad both ways. storms going in, and hail/severe storms coming back into ark. that should make it fun. I'm a very good driver (can you believe I've never had a single ticket?) and with the cats I'll be extra cautious.

I'll follow up tomorrow when i get back!

This is so exciting! I can't wait to hear how it went... Drive safely, and enjoy this very special day!

I'm not sure of your situation fastnoc but how wonderful your kitties are coming back to you. Have a safe trip

We're back! thank God! that was a long drive. 434 miles each way. 7 hours. Much of it on two lane highways. and get this, almost $20.00 in toll fees lol. I had no idea.

Well the cats did GREAT. man they were not freaked out AT ALL. When the guy opened the slider on the van, tinker started meowing LOUD. she kept sticking her arms out and biting the cage. she wanted to see her dad! Wilbur was asleep but when i woke him up he started chattering like when he sees a bug.

I put them in the bathroom, but they were ALL OVER ME. meowing, and rubbing and head butting me. I don't remember a time i was that happy.

I couldn't leave them in the bathroom. they wanted tos ee me. so i let them out, and neither even came close to getting upset. they instantly ran over to me on the couch and just kept jumping on me .

Finally they relaxed a little and did some exploring, as you can see here:


None of this 'timid' stuff here. they were right at home, right away.
Tinker ate a bunch!


and Wilbur just kicked back


So we all slept in a giant ball. they purred and purred and I scratched them until 6 in the morning. they came in at 9pm. they don't ever sleep with me but they were so happy i think they just didn't want me to leave again.

tinker purred non-stop from the time she got out of the carrier until we slept.

I gave them a sedative in the morning, and they popped right into their carriers. no arguments at all. Until we got on the freeway. Tinker simply wasn't having it. within about 50 miles she was screaming and clawing and biting the cage again. I pulled over after a toll booth, and put the carrier beside me. didn't help, she started scratching my arm through the holes. So i pulled over, locked all th doors and opened the carrier. she popped right out and head butted me, standing on the steering wheel. I swear, it's like she didn't care. I started slow to see how she'd take the car moving, and she jumped into the rear window and looked outside. Then she pounced up into my lap, sat down, and just looked out the window for the longest time. Purring, no stress, no worry, she was happy.

So i left her out of the carrier the whole way. when she wanted to sleep she'd scrunch under the passenger seat. then pop out and rub all over me for awhile.

No fear here! this is at 80mph


After they calmed down at the hotel wilbur jumped up in my arms, flipped over and started sucking his paws

I feel complete. seriously.

Originally Posted by fastnoc

After they calmed down at the hotel wilbur jumped up in my arms, flipped over and started sucking his paws

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Awwwwww how sweet is that I'm so pleased your all reunited though

That's fantastic, I am so happy to hear that they are back with you safe and sound.
Here's to happy endings...

Rosie, when he did that i instantly felt he was completely happy. it was great!

Thanks Tierre0 and Rosimac!

I've got that video of him sucking his paws in my favourites

There's two of them. one when he was REALLY little, and one where he's older have you seen them both?

Hey, I told you they would remember you!! I'm so glad things went well and that you have your kitties back safe and sound! With a long drive like that, there are so many variables - things that could go wrong. I'm glad that you stayed overnight and that it worked out... a chance for you and the kits to get reaquainted. Let us know how they are doing as they settle in to your mom's house.

AB

Originally Posted by fastnoc

There's two of them. one when he was REALLY little, and one where he's older

have you seen them both?

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No, i've just seen the one when he was a teeny tiny baby

I am SO happy they're back home with you!!!

See? Cat's really don't forget. So glad they're back with you. You must be thrilled.

You should start a new thread in case people aren't looking at this one.

Originally Posted by Rosiemac

No, i've just seen the one when he was a teeny tiny baby

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Here's the one I think you're talking about

and here's the one where he's older:

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I am SO happy they're back home with you!!!

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Thank yoU!

Originally Posted by GoldyCat

See? Cat's really don't forget. So glad they're back with you. You must be thrilled.

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Oh you have NO idea how pleased I am right now.

Originally Posted by GoldyCat

You should start a new thread in case people aren't looking at this one.

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actually i didn't because I dind't want it to be moved to the pictures forum. I was afraid if I started a new one it would get moved. Should i?

I found it! And am soooo happy for you and your kitties that you found one another again! I completely know what it is like to be separated and reunited!
I also have had a rough Christmas, forced to quit due to 3 week pay owed. Although Maia gives me all the love and happiness I need to love life again!

I just got home from all my Christmasing and this was such a wonderful thread to read.

Yesterday at my mother in laws we were watching the news and there was a story about a man who dressed up in a Santa suit and shot his children and ex wife and then burned down their house and caught himself on fire and shot himself. It made me want to vomit...

And then I read this, and saw the pictures of Tink and Wilbur and it helped me to remember that the world is just as full of people who are loving and caring, all the TCS's members who donated their points and funds to help you, the people from the shelter who helped to ferry your kitties to you, and your sweet babies who showed you so much love at Christmas.

It was so sweet and great, and made me cry. I'm so glad you got them back, fastnoc. Thank you for helping to remind me how many wonderful people there are out here. TCS is such a great place! I know you'll be able to make thinks work, and get back on your feet again! And you will have Tinker and Wilbur to help!!!

Originally Posted by fastnoc

Here's the one I think you're talking about

and here's the one where he's older:

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Oh my goodness look at him!. I've put that in my favourites as well

Yay!!! They're home!!! I'm so thrilled for all of you. They sure missed you as much as you missed them!!