The Nifty Nine?

As you all know by now, we foster numerous kitties. Enev though I have fallen pretty hard a few times, I've always been able to let them go when the time comes. I've had a REALLY hard day, losing one of Lucy's kittens...and last week losing Angel Marie and her kittens... It's just all piled up.

Little Pria has been sleeping in our bedroom with us for the past little while. I didn't want to put her in a foster room with Lucy and her babies because she needs her privacy, and I can't put her in the OTHER foster room with the boys because it's not long now before they all reach sexual maturity. I have mentioned before how I have been seriously falling for Pria, and everyday it has just been getting worse.

Pria is SUCH a lover, so incredibly cuddly, always purring and full of love. She is the tiniest, daintiest little thing, all skin and bones and love. She would cuddle up and sleep with us every night and was always SO good. She would snuggle in as close as she could get and I could feel my heart sweel every time.

Throughout the past little while I have been "hinting" to Dana how much I love Pria, how she has warmed my heart and how I think she would fit in great with the rest of our babies. He would just roll his eyes and change the subject. He said after Teyah, no more of our own kitties.

Well today I kind of broke down after losing Lucy's female kitten... Sometimes it's harder on me than other times to lose one, but I usually keep it inside and today it all just bubbled over. I went into the bedroom and Pria curled up with me and was purring like crazy trying to make me feel better. Dana came in, saw how upset I was, came over, hugged me, then walked over to the bedroom door, opened it and put Pria out with the rest of OUR kitties and said "Go and completely enjoy your new home." Dana has seen first hand how happy Pria makes me and agrees that THIS is her forever home. Looks like we now have the Nifty Nine after all...

it must be so difficult loosing them nearly all at the same time even though they are fosters they still touch your heart and you only want whats best

but Congrats on the new addition

Dana sounds like a really good man. I am glad Pria is "home".

Aww, that's so sweet of you and Dana to offer your home to little smiling Pria. Congrats on the new addition!

While I'm so sad that you lost the little girl kitten, I'm so glad that Pria has found her forever home with you.

Aww!! Pria is the little girl with one eye? She looked like SUCH a sweetheart! I'm so glad she found a home as good as hers.

I had a sneaking suspicion that the Excellent Eight would become the Nifty Nine (and I love that "my" name stuck, by the way ). And, though I know how difficult losing the baby kitten must have been, it's heartwarming to know that you've made the decision to adopt Pria. And, what a great man Dana is for knowing what is best for the "family."

I'm not going to go into long accolades about how wonderful it is that you decided to keep Pria. I know the hurt from losing the female kitten from Lucy's litter is still fresh in your mind and heart -- nothing can remove that. But, please know that I am thankful to read that you have decided to take Pria in. I think she will complete your household -- the connection, just in writing, between the pair of you was evident from the beginning. I hope that, together, you can heal one another's hearts.

So, welcome Pria. I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that you've found the best home possible. You will have an amazing life with Kailie and Dana as your meowmy and purr-paw. You're a lucky girl indeed. And, Kailie, again, I'm so sorry for the loss of Lucy's baby. Despite the inevitable joy Pria will give you, I know that your heart must be breaking. You, Dana, and your "kids" are in my thoughts and prayers.

ahh the Nifty Nine... I love it!! Congrats on the new addition! Cant wait to see the new sig

I'm so sorry about Lucy's little girl, but congratulations to you and Pria!

Originally Posted by kscatlady

Aww!! Pria is the little girl with one eye? She looked like SUCH a sweetheart! I'm so glad she found a home as good as hers.

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No, Lucy is the one eyed baby girl with kittens. I have no doubt she will find an amazing home when the time comes. Pria is the little female "death row" dilute tortie kitten we took in.

She is already fitting in SO well guys! Teyah especially LOVES her. She went right up to Pria and started grooming her! The only one who is a little cranky is Cleo, but she always is when a newbie comes around and gets over it in a couple days. Thank you all SO much for your kind words, and I'll have to see what I can do about a new sig!

Oh, Kailie, congratulations to Pria for finding her way to you! She's the luckiest little girl ever!

I can't believe she's already practically integrated into the rest of your fur-family. Must be because they are used to there being so many fosters around? Geesh, it took us 5 months to integrate "the boys" into our existing 2 cat home! How lucky can you get?

Anyhoo, so glad Pria is there to stay.

Originally Posted by mrsgreenjeens

I can't believe she's already practically integrated into the rest of your fur-family. Must be because they are used to there being so many fosters around? Geesh, it took us 5 months to integrate "the boys" into our existing 2 cat home! How lucky can you get?

Anyhoo, so glad Pria is there to stay.

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Oh yes, I have always had a multi cat household. Aside from that we have had numerous fosters, so they are used to strange cats and strange cat smells. Also, Pria has been in our bedroom with us for a couple of weeks now, so her scent has been on us and around which would help them get used to it as well. Most of my babies are pretty laid back, and we give them a lot of their own space. We have numerous cat trees, beds, hideouts, etc to keep them happy. We also make sure to always give them all their individual attention and LOTS of toys and treats. The lil buggers are truly spoiled, which is EXACTLY how it should be.

Okay, first off, I'm wiping the tears from my face. Your Dana is definitely a keeper.

How wonderful that Pria has found a happy home with you. She's a lucky little girl.

I know adding her to your family will ease the pain of losing the little one.

Oh! Look at your new siggy! Pria is right in the middle!!!!!!

Originally Posted by mrsgreenjeens

Oh! Look at your new siggy! Pria is right in the middle!!!!!!

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The wonderful Alison Joy made it for me. I love it! Pria fits in there so purrfectly doesn't she?

I couldn't wait for the new sig!! Loving it!! Yay for your new baby Pria

Well we made it official at the shelter yesterday. Lori, the receptionist at the shelter, was so thrilled. She just laughed and said "And how many does this bring you up to?". She has numerous kitties herself. I don't know how she works there though seriously... I could never do it.

There was a new young guy working there too. He was talking to me, saw the paperwork and warmed my heart when he said "Oh Kailie! I've heard all about you. You're famous around here as being the best foster mom we have here at the shelter!" It made my day!

Pria did SO well getting her vaccination and microchip. They were all commenting on how pretty she is and she loved the attention. Then when we got home she spent the remainder of the day pretty much glued to my lap. She is certainly Mommy's girl...and the love I have for her certainly can't be explained with words.

Monday is a holiday here, so first thing Tuesday I'll call the vet and get her in for a check-up. There is a complimentary vet visit with the shelter adoption. We'll find out then if she's big enough to be spayed. She is about 4 months old, but is very petit, so the vet may want to wait a bit. Whatever is best for my girl.

Originally Posted by Kailie

Well we made it official at the shelter yesterday.

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How exciting! Lucky little Pria.

Originally Posted by Kailie

There is a complimentary vet visit with the shelter adoption. We'll find out then if she's big enough to be spayed. She is about 4 months old, but is very petit, so the vet may want to wait a bit. Whatever is best for my girl.

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I got the complimentary vet visit too. SO nice! I think I paid a little over $100 to adopt Holland, but I got a free vet visit, she was already microchipped and spayed, I got a nice hard sided carrier, and a bag of food for $1! Quite a bargain.

Holland is a very petite girl too, she was 4 pounds and 5 months old when I adopted her. Her belly was still shaved, as she'd had her spay shortly before I brought her home. Good luck to Pria for her spay, whether it's now or later...

Yeah I payed $97 and change to adopt her which includes her spay, but I take her to the vet of my choosing to have it done. The shelter doesn't do spays/neuters there, but the vets offer discounted prices to those who adopt through the shelter. I just give the vet her paperwork and I don't have to pay anything further to have her spayed. That price also included her vaccines (except rabies, that I have to pay for.), microchip, deworming, the vet visit and city license, so it's a REALLY great price. It is usually $25 more that what I paid, but I get a discount where she was a foster.