My name is Abby and I have my very first cat. (very first pet too)
He's a kitten right now and I've named him Cheech.
He's very mellow, sleepy and I know he isn't feeling well but he'll be seeing the Vet this afternoon (at 12) so I'm praying everything goes well.
Cheech is/was a dumped kitten. I have a friend who lives down a dirt road not to far from a cemitary (her backyyard backs right up to some headstones.. cool eh?)
So dumped and stray cats are always hanging around. She's used to the outdoor cats and kittens.
Something was different when she saw this guy and she figured he was a house kitten at some time. Most likely dumped.
He has long, very long orange hair, long tufts on his ears and a serious expression but wow is he a cuddler! He purrs so loud and his meow is so odd. It's almost like a growl/bark/meow mingled with a purr.
He is in some pain. Uncertain just why and so the trip to the Vet. He'd have been brought to the Vet anyway, but this has me a bit worried.
I really have become attached to him in only a couple days.
He dosn't play much. But he seems to want too. He'll watch but not activly swat at toys. All he seems to want to do is curl up in my arms or lap, purr and sleep. He eats well, however! He needs to. He's so thin it's scary.
Anyway, I love my Cheech..very much
He sounds absolutely precious. 
I hope his vet visit turns out well.
Wow! That's a great BIG welcome!
