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My name is Lindsey and my soon to be one-year-old's  name is Arya (pronounced R-E-Uh, Game of Thrones, everyone has issues pronouncing lol!) I adopted her from a shelter this past May and she is my first cat ever. I can definitely say I will probably own cats for the rest of my life :) I cannot explain enough how much she means to me, she is one spoiled little girl! It has gotten so bad that when talking about a week long vacation in the summer one of my first responses is 'Oh wow being away from Arya for that long is going to be difficult' instead of that statement being about my boyfriend hahaha! One thing I will say that I love about cats (and this may just be because Arya is not a very social cat) but I love how having a cat of your OWN completely changes your view of cats. And what I mean by that is she is not affectionate towards anyone but me and my boyfriend (mostly me though, she's a mamas girl). It seems so sweet that she only loves me where as dogs love on anyone that walks in the door lol. Makes you feel special :)

I am hoping to get another cat soon, I had adopted a kitten in late December and after spending 4 days laying in bed with her trying to nurse her back to health via force feeding with syringes and frequent vet visits (over $1000) she was euthanized due to feline distemper on December 21st. It was incredibly heart breaking, her name was Lizzie and she was the sweetest thing, even fell asleep on my chest a few times. The shelter was notified but I am not sure they are really doing anything about it. There was 3 other cats brought to the same hospital we brought Lizzie that had the same disease from the same shelter. Arya has had all of her shots and got a booster after the fact and the vets have assured me there is nothing to worry about, saying that her age helps because even if she did contract the disease her immune system is well enough to fight it off. It has been over a month, obviously, with no issues.

~~So! 2 more months for me and I can get a new kitten! So excited to expand, I feel a little guilty giving my love to another cat than Arya, but she will have someone to play with while were away at work. Here are some photos! (Profile pic is Arya when she was still a kitten :)


She has the cutest shape! She is skinny and slender, long tail, with a very small face! So adorable!!! The last photo is one of Arya and Lizzie, Arya started to warm up to her the last days, but I feel like she knew she was sick, and that's why she started being nice. I don't think she's going to be very happy with the next kitten
 

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The first kitty is always so exciting and you never forget them. I was just like you with my first one and 20 years later, the cats are still with me! The little Vampire (Hexie) I have pictured on my avatar was him. When you get your new kitten there will be plenty advice here on how to introduce her to Arya. No worries!!
 

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I agree there is nothing like a first cat.  They are special and they open up a world you never knew existed.  Most of the members here can probably remember very well the first few days, weeks, or months of the first cat in their lives.  They are wonderful.  But you will also find that the second and third and as many as you ever have in your life will have their special and totally unique ways to wrap their paws around your soul and stay there.

I truly hope you have a grand time with Arya and that she teaches you all that she knows.  Cats are very wise and they add a lot of love to our lives.

I look forward to knowing you both.
 

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Hi, welcome to TCS.  I am very sorry to hear about Lizzie.  Please take comfort to know that our local animal shelter does take extreme precautions to prevent the spread of contagious kennel outbreaks; I hope the one in your area does the same.  Thank you for sharing pictures with us; we love pictures here.  I look forward to seeing you on the boards.  
 
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Yes I will definitely be needing some help! My plan so far (and what I started to do with Lizzie but quit because of her health) was keep the new kitten in the bathroom, I don't have a spare room I could use. Question is how long do I keep them separate!?
 

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Hi!  I'm not feeling comfortable to give you advice but wanted to stop here and say hello and a big welcome.   It is so painful and I am sorry for all you had to go through with you with your new little one.  But ya know, that baby died feeling loved and in warmth and comfort so who could give more than that.   Best of luck with your little kitty family and they are so lucky having a home with you!!   .... whatever 
 
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