Introducing Ziggie!

My husband and I went to the animal shelter today. We walked into the cat area and a cat immediately caught my husbands attention. Being the person I am, I looked at them all (had to give them all attention). Eventually we picked two to look at Ziggy and Jet. Jet was very laid back, liked to play with the toy. Ziggy however, as his cage papers stated, was very "In your face!" kind of cat. Pet me, love me, play with me and pet my belly. Pretty much all at the same time. So when the decision came - it was Ziggy. Hubby was pleased. He also told me that on the way home that I had made a good choice - becuase as soon as he laid eyes on Ziggy - he knew that "he was the one" for us - and he was coming home with us wether I knew it or not. Gotta love my husband!

As you can see from one of the first pictures - Ziggy is having a hard time adjusting - NOT! As you can also see, he has a white spot on his tummy! Such a cute little belly! Not sure how old he is as he was found as a stray - the shelter estimated 1-2 years old. The older gentlemen who found him calls from time to time to check on him - they said he would be pleased to know that he has found a great home. He came into the shelter 3/31/2005. Just waiting for us!

Awww...kisses right on that little white spot! What a cutie!! Congrats!

Awww, Tracey, he's gorgeous and so lucky to be adopted by a "black cat addict!" Congratulations!

What a cutie!!, I love his little white spot

Adorable!! I look foward to seeing more pictures!

How adorable! He is definately loveable, congrats on the new addition to your family!!

We conferred with the adoption counsler - she didn't seem to think Ziggie would have any troubles adjusting - if we did - she gave instructions on keeping him in a seperate room for a bit and introducing him slowly to the rest of the house.

We introduced him to Andy. Andy sniffed him carefully.... gave him a look as "Should I know you? You look familiar but you smell funny" Andy hissed, Ziggie ignored him. Max sniffed/hissed, Salem hissed (is now hissing at Andy too) - Raven's look was "oh no, not again! Just keep him away from my sleeping spot!" Overall - pretty dang good response!

He has been home less than two hours - he has investigated everything top to bottom. He approves of the cat room with all the trees. He approves of the cat trees scattered about the house. The litter boxes and food also meet his approval. He dosen't even bat an eye at the birds - except to give Harely a dirty look when Harley screamed.

Oh Tracey! I missed this thread! it is wonderful! What a handsome little guy he is and I love the pic!! It's so wonderful you gave another angel a home.........now that I just caught up with you you adopt another!

Tracey you picked a little beauty there You can almost read his mind in that picture " I'm home! "

omg he's lovely! congrats Tracey!

That's Great!!!

He's a handsome little guy. No wonder you wanted to bring him home.

Congrats!

Hubby just informed me that the spelling is Ziggy - not Ziggie.

Originally Posted by Talon

Hubby just informed me that the spelling is Ziggy - not Ziggie.

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LOL, Jerry is always spelling Petals with a "d" He says it is Pedals since he found her on the bikeathon, Pedal to the Point!

Ziggy has been continuing his investigations of the house... he has spent the last hour in the cat room. So far I have seen him resting on 3 of the 4 cat trees... trying them all out I suppose to see which one feels more comfy. Everytime I go in, he gives a meow a purr and head butts.

He's a beautiful boy-I love his little white spot & the color of his eyes! He already sounds very sweet, I'm sure he'll fit in soon.
I hope to see more pics of him!

Ziggy's beautiful!!!! Sounds like he's loving his new digs!!

hehe another black kittie!