My new cats!

Hi--I'm new to the forums! It's been almost a decade since I've had cats, and I know that a lot has changed with regards to diet and care guidelines, so I'm signing up here to learn all I can about how to take care of my new pets. I just adopted two great cats from a local shelter this weekend. I'm posting some pics. Boo, the black one, is about 2 years old. Rosi, the gray one, is missing one eye, and is about 6 years old.




Both cats were turned in to the shelter already declawed. Rosi was found as a stray, so she probably lost her eye in a fight. Boo was brought in by an owner who couldn't care for him any more. They're both super sweet--especially Rosi, considering that it seems like she's had a rough past.

I knew all along that I wanted to get two cats at once--my husband and I are at work during the days, so I thought it would be best. However, honestly, now that I see these cats' personalities, either one of them probably would have done fine solo. They're tolerating each other's presence, but they're certainly not best friends Of course, now that I have them both, I wouldn't want to have had to have picked!

Anyway, that's the story on the new cats! I'm looking forward to reading up on diet info here on the forums

Your cats are beautiful

Awww, they are both so precious! Thank you SO much for adopting them! Welcome to TCS!

Hi and welcome to TCS . I think the fact you adopted older cats is awesome. I think it is even better that you adopted a black one and one that is not physically perfect ! I wish more people had as big a heart as you do.

Hope you enjoy your time on the site .

Oh they're just beautiful

And welcome to TCS
It will take time but I'm sure they will be the best of buds in no time

Thanks everyone! You guys are very sweet to think that I'm such a nice person for adopting older cats--but really it was totally self-centered of me! I knew that I didn't want a rambunctious kitten tearing up my house

Actually, truth is, Rosi picked us She came right out of her cage and tried to jump into my husband's arms, so I knew at that moment we were going home with her

Today is their first day at the house by themselves. When I left this morning, they were sitting on opposite sides of the living room staring each other down. I hope they're doing ok! Last night they finally both came in the bedroom at the same time--for the two nights before that, one would always chase the other one away. So, I'm thinking that they're starting to get used to sharing their territory.

Originally Posted by leahk

Thanks everyone! You guys are very sweet to think that I'm such a nice person for adopting older cats--but really it was totally self-centered of me! I knew that I didn't want a rambunctious kitten tearing up my house

Actually, truth is, Rosi picked us

She came right out of her cage and tried to jump into my husband's arms, so I knew at that moment we were going home with her

Today is their first day at the house by themselves. When I left this morning, they were sitting on opposite sides of the living room staring each other down. I hope they're doing ok! Last night they finally both came in the bedroom at the same time--for the two nights before that, one would always chase the other one away. So, I'm thinking that they're starting to get used to sharing their territory.

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Your not selfish for not wanting a kitten tearing up your house . You are very wise . But if you ask me you still have a huge heart because you picked a black adult cat and a physically imperfect one. I have done rescue and re-homing for many years. The type of cats you picked have for me been the hardest to re-home. So I think you have a HUGE !

I am sure the cats will get used to sharing territory. It sounds like they are well on the way to doing so already .

Not sure why anyone would hate on black cats. I love mine!
Its true though, the cats you have are normally less likely to be adopted, so you did a great thing.

They are both super cute though.

Do they get along with eachother?

Congratulations on your new additions to your family!
You have really gorgeous cats
And welcome to TCS!