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post #1 of 62
12/14/10 at 5:11am
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So most of you guys know that I foster kitties, and although we have multiple cats of our own, I'm pretty good about being able to let them go when the time comes. I love every single foster who comes through my door but every now and again we get one that REALLY tugs at my heart strings...

This one currently would be Lionel. He's a beautiful little cream tabby & white kitten, approx. 4 months old. Ever since he came here, Pria would sit outside the foster room and paw at him under the door. They would talk to each other as well. Then, whenever I would go into the room, Lionel would run out and right up to Pria, where they would headbutt, grrom each other and play chase games, etc. They seriously have this love affair going on and it is SO cute. They even have VERY similar personalities! Lionel is a gentle little lovebug, super affectionate. They also have similar LOOKS! The same sweet face, and they even have the same white "eyeliner" around their eyes.

So Lionel now spends most of his time out of the foster room with all of our kitties, and other than the occasional hiss from Cleo & Teyah, the rest all seem to love him. I keep trying to tell myself that I DON'T need "The Terrific Ten"...but he's pulling...pulling hard... I even think Dana might be coming around to the idea. Tell me guys, am I nuts for even THINKING this?
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post #2 of 62
12/14/10 at 5:25am
Not nuts. Our kitties choose us, not the other way around. And it seems this little guy has chosen your family to be his family. And Pria agrees!

So long as you can afford to care for him beyond just food, water and litter, then I say...... do it!!!
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post #3 of 62
12/14/10 at 5:29am
Awwww the way you've described how Lional is with Pria is exactly how Jack is with Rosie He sounds so happy as well with everyone

And i'm with Linda, if you can afford it then do it The Terrific Ten sounds perfect as well
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post #4 of 62
12/14/10 at 5:35am
When you have nine, what's one more, as long as you can afford the vet bills and he fits in so well? Pria has already chosen him as a family Christmas present from the sound of it!
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post #5 of 62
12/14/10 at 5:40am
Ummmm, I love the idea of The Terrific Ten! Although I don't remember seeing any pictures of Lionel (was he with the last batches of pictures you posted and I didn't see them?), he sounds like a little lover.

If Dana will agree, I say go for it! What's one more???? And I agree with Tricia...Pria wants him as a Christmas present!
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post #6 of 62
12/14/10 at 6:08am
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Originally Posted by Winchester View Post
Ummmm, I love the idea of The Terrific Ten! Although I don't remember seeing any pictures of Lionel (was he with the last batches of pictures you posted and I didn't see them?), he sounds like a little lover.

If Dana will agree, I say go for it! What's one more???? And I agree with Tricia...Pria wants him as a Christmas present!
He's in this thread: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=224536
His eyes are pretty much all cleared up now. He's currently purring away happily on my lap.
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post #7 of 62
12/14/10 at 6:17am
Oh Kailie!

Yes, you need that boy!
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post #8 of 62
12/14/10 at 6:36am
OH!!! Thank gosh the spousal unit does not read this board. This would be absolute final blow for any talks about fostering EVER! I never even thought of this. We have had many talks about ME (or us for that matter) not being able to return fosters but we never even got as far as what would we do if one of our kitties got very attached to a foster. I do not think we could go against that. Do not ever ever let this thread be left open on the laptop, I will have to think about this now!

You again, he is gorgeous and I think 10 will go if 9 worked
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post #9 of 62
12/14/10 at 6:54am
That's just too sweet! It broke our hearts to split up Billy and Bing, but we wouldn't have had room for Chumley if we hadn't.... Of course - you don't live in an RV.

My only "dose of reality" thought here is - what is the age distribution of your kitties? Ours is such that four of them became seniors this year, next year Flowerbelle joins the gang, then Ming Loy. Chumley and Billy are our "babies" at four years old, but with his GI and dental issues, Chum will likely be an ongoing expense, and we're also going to be aggressive in trying to "squelch" the progression of the FIV.

You may want to consider starting a "vet savings fund" to ensure you've got everything you need if you ever have to manage several expensive emergencies or illnesses (knock wood) in any given year....
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post #10 of 62
12/14/10 at 6:57am
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Originally Posted by LDG View Post
You may want to consider starting a "vet savings fund" to ensure you've got everything you need if you ever have to manage several expensive emergencies or illnesses (knock wood) in any given year....
We have one hun! We have a savings bond set up specifically in case of kitty expenses. Always better to be safe rather than sorry! The kitties always come first.
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post #11 of 62
12/14/10 at 6:58am
Then what's one more? Purr, purr, purr, purr, purr...
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post #12 of 62
12/14/10 at 7:14am
.....and then there were ten.
You have been chosen.
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post #13 of 62
12/14/10 at 7:20am
You Have Been Choosen
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post #14 of 62
12/14/10 at 8:45am
Are you going to rename him?
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post #15 of 62
12/14/10 at 8:54am
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Are you going to rename him?
I'm the one who named him in the first place! Not into Lionel? I name all of the fosters. Most don't come with names, and those who do, they're usually not great names.
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post #16 of 62
12/14/10 at 8:57am
Hmm... but the Terrific Ten has such a nice ring to it....!


He's is absolutely adorable though... and it sounds like Lionel has already made his decision on keeping you. This is probably the worst place to post if you were looking for anyone of us to say, "Nah, you shouldn't keep him." We're are all a little biased. lol
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post #17 of 62
12/14/10 at 9:23am
So my only question is...will you change his name??? I think it's too late for you already Kailie, you are toast :-))))
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post #18 of 62
12/14/10 at 9:39am
They really do choose us, don't they.
As long as you're prepared for it (and it certainly sounds like you are), why not?

He's such a cutie.
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post #19 of 62
12/14/10 at 9:41am
No, I think it's a terrible idea to keep him. What are you doing even thinking about it? No no no no no no!!!
















Yeah right!
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post #20 of 62
12/14/10 at 9:47am
"Ten" is such a nice round number, Kailie. Keeping the little lovebug would be a great Christmas present for Pria and your other babies.
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post #21 of 62
12/14/10 at 10:08am
Oh, Kailie...

I liked the Excellent Eight and I was thrilled about the Nifty Nine. But, I am in love with the Terrific Ten! I know how much you adore your babies as well as your fosters. In my opinion, you and Dana are amazing kitty owners...ahem...slaves. There's no doubt in my mind that another kitty won't be just as loved and adored. So, you had to know that I'd say to go for it! I love all of your babies. What's one more to want to kitty-nap?!

Lionel is such a cutie patootie. I saw his pics and he's adorable. I think it's obvious that he has already chosen you for his meowmy. And, how could you possibly break up a love as strong as the one between Pria and him?! It seems the others approve as well -- they're the most important critics. And, I think everything is saying to adopt that sweet baby and turn the fabulous Nifty Nine into the marvelous Terrific Ten!

It sounds like, this Christmas, another kitty has found his forever home...

(Oh, and I adore the name Lionel -- I think it's cute!)
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post #22 of 62
12/14/10 at 11:17am
So.....should we be taking bets on when the Terrific Ten will become the Exceptional Eleven??? (Just kidding! Not!)
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post #23 of 62
12/14/10 at 11:29am
That is so sweet about Lionel and Pria. I think you should keep him with your family for life. Think of how sad he and Pria would be if you didn't.
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post #24 of 62
12/14/10 at 11:48am
To be honest I like the sound of Terrific Ten better than Nifty Nine.

My vote would be keep him and round it up to ten.
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post #25 of 62
12/14/10 at 11:50am
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You guys crack me up. I'll have to show Dana this thread when he gets home and see if that will help him along in the decision...
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post #26 of 62
12/14/10 at 12:03pm
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Originally Posted by Kailie View Post
You guys crack me up. I'll have to show Dana this thread when he gets home and see if that will help him along in the decision...
OK Dana...
what's it going to be?
We all said yes!!!!
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post #27 of 62
12/14/10 at 12:22pm
Well, being that I am chiming in a bit late on this thread, I'll just say..

I agree! Sounds too perfect an opportunity for all of you.
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post #28 of 62
12/14/10 at 1:21pm
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you people are not helping

merry christmas enjoy the new cat

--Dana
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post #29 of 62
12/14/10 at 1:26pm
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you people are not helping

merry christmas enjoy the new cat

--Dana
I think that we are in trouble.
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post #30 of 62
12/14/10 at 2:08pm
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Originally Posted by xocats View Post
I think that we are in trouble.
Who cares?!? He gave in!!!!!!!!
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