Hi, there.
I've been planning on adopting kitties since I got my own apartment in July after moving across the country. Well, ok. First it was a puppy, then kittens... then I realized that adults would likely suit me better. I'm a first year PhD student.
I was going to adopt from a friend, but she hadn't yet decided if she could part with her kitties (understandably!) and wished me luck yesterday finding the right ones for me, so... another friend and I went looking.
And Mercury and Erlenmeyer were the first two at the shelter that I saw (I did see some at pet stores earlier that I didn't fall in love with as much.) The volunteers there talked with me and we decided that these two would be a good fit for me. A bonded pair, 3 y/o - no major behavioral problems noted at the foster, both take a while to really settle in to a place but are friendly and sweet once they do. Both were sweethearts at the shelter, albeit timid and frightened.
So tonights their second night home. I'd be lying if I said I haven't cried and been overwhelmed and questioned whether I did the right thing - I have an anxiety disorder and got these two to try and help - they've only made it worse so far but... It's been 24 hours. I'm gonna hang in there a few weeks at least. Mer, the grey female, has been so clingy and hates when I leave the room she's in, but she's so friendly and cuddly when I'm around (She couldn't stand when I went to the bathroom yesterday... today seems a slight bit better but she panicked when I went to bed last night and didn't let me sleep, so we'll see how this goes). Erl doesn't wanna be pet, yet, but he's sat near me. So progress. I just... I don't want to let them down, and I wanna sleep, hah.
Anyways... Hi. This forum has gotten me through today with the posts on 'buyers regret' with adoptions and I'm praying that feeling will past and I'll think back and wonder how I ever managed without them. I wanted to join and say hi, though, considering that there seems to be so many nice people here and so much knowledge. I've been raised with cats but these are my first two that I haven't had my parents to help me with.
So... Hi! I hope your new year is going well so far! (I'm adding a picture of them both. Erl is the larger orange male, Mer is the grey female)
I've been planning on adopting kitties since I got my own apartment in July after moving across the country. Well, ok. First it was a puppy, then kittens... then I realized that adults would likely suit me better. I'm a first year PhD student.
I was going to adopt from a friend, but she hadn't yet decided if she could part with her kitties (understandably!) and wished me luck yesterday finding the right ones for me, so... another friend and I went looking.
And Mercury and Erlenmeyer were the first two at the shelter that I saw (I did see some at pet stores earlier that I didn't fall in love with as much.) The volunteers there talked with me and we decided that these two would be a good fit for me. A bonded pair, 3 y/o - no major behavioral problems noted at the foster, both take a while to really settle in to a place but are friendly and sweet once they do. Both were sweethearts at the shelter, albeit timid and frightened.
So tonights their second night home. I'd be lying if I said I haven't cried and been overwhelmed and questioned whether I did the right thing - I have an anxiety disorder and got these two to try and help - they've only made it worse so far but... It's been 24 hours. I'm gonna hang in there a few weeks at least. Mer, the grey female, has been so clingy and hates when I leave the room she's in, but she's so friendly and cuddly when I'm around (She couldn't stand when I went to the bathroom yesterday... today seems a slight bit better but she panicked when I went to bed last night and didn't let me sleep, so we'll see how this goes). Erl doesn't wanna be pet, yet, but he's sat near me. So progress. I just... I don't want to let them down, and I wanna sleep, hah.
Anyways... Hi. This forum has gotten me through today with the posts on 'buyers regret' with adoptions and I'm praying that feeling will past and I'll think back and wonder how I ever managed without them. I wanted to join and say hi, though, considering that there seems to be so many nice people here and so much knowledge. I've been raised with cats but these are my first two that I haven't had my parents to help me with.
So... Hi! I hope your new year is going well so far! (I'm adding a picture of them both. Erl is the larger orange male, Mer is the grey female)
I'm glad to hear you have found the site helpful and supportive. Thank you for adopting Erl and Mer. 
There are many knowledgeable members, resources and articles to assist you with your new cats. Speaking of Articles here is one that discusses bringing a new cat home:
Please feel free to share pics here: 
Congrats on the adoption of Erl and Mer. 
In time, I'm sure you'll wonder how you ever lived without them in your life. 
Cats can take a while. When they get settled into your home, you will wonder how you got along without them!
