So, I took everyone's advice and went to look for a new kitty today. ( For those of you who didn't read the thread last week, my littlest one Simon was killed
).
So, I went to the local "shelter" here. Let me explain, its a lady who owns a home. She has been taking in strays and abandoned animals for 20 years. She has converted her garage to a large "animal house". I was a bit overwhelmed when I was in there. She has ( no exageration here ) about 40 cats, 10 bunnies, 1 duck, and 20 guinnea pigs. They have an outdoor fenced in area as well, but today was pretty cold and everyone was inside!! Holy CATS!!
ok, so I was there for a looooong time. I was really intent on picking out just the right one. All of her animals are spayed/nuetered, all vaccinations current, Feline Leukemia and Aids negative. And all seemed happy and healthy. I looked and looked and looked. I really liked this 4 year old neutered male. He was part persian, completly white and absolutely gorgeous. But I really was nervous about him spraying because she told me he was only recently neutered.
I finally decided on a 1 year old spayed female. She is part calico, part tiger. Beautiful markings, and striking green eyes. Very pretty and the lady said she was quite a sweetie.
So, she is in my basement now. Acting pretty skiddish and shy. I hope she ventures up here soon. I separated her and Sunshine, but before we managed it, quite a bit of hissing went on.
But I know they will adjust soon enough.
I'll post some new pics soon.....if she ever comes upstairs.
So, I went to the local "shelter" here. Let me explain, its a lady who owns a home. She has been taking in strays and abandoned animals for 20 years. She has converted her garage to a large "animal house". I was a bit overwhelmed when I was in there. She has ( no exageration here ) about 40 cats, 10 bunnies, 1 duck, and 20 guinnea pigs. They have an outdoor fenced in area as well, but today was pretty cold and everyone was inside!! Holy CATS!!
ok, so I was there for a looooong time. I was really intent on picking out just the right one. All of her animals are spayed/nuetered, all vaccinations current, Feline Leukemia and Aids negative. And all seemed happy and healthy. I looked and looked and looked. I really liked this 4 year old neutered male. He was part persian, completly white and absolutely gorgeous. But I really was nervous about him spraying because she told me he was only recently neutered.
I finally decided on a 1 year old spayed female. She is part calico, part tiger. Beautiful markings, and striking green eyes. Very pretty and the lady said she was quite a sweetie.
So, she is in my basement now. Acting pretty skiddish and shy. I hope she ventures up here soon. I separated her and Sunshine, but before we managed it, quite a bit of hissing went on.
But I know they will adjust soon enough.
I'll post some new pics soon.....if she ever comes upstairs.