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Title: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: puddypaws on January 22, 2008, 19:56:53 PM
I am trying Very hard not to get too excited but.... tomorrow we are going to look at a b/w 5mth old female kitten, with a view to adopting her (or entering more slavery) whichever way you look at it.  :Luv:  I do hope she is the one, but we will have to feel that she will fit in with the lovely Ollie.  The lady says she is very sweet and gentle which sounds hopeful, but I hope she is not quite so nervous as he is cos I don't know how I could deal with two nervy souls, although Ollie is coming on very well now.  Keep fingers crossed for us that she is the right furbabe.
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: blackcat on January 22, 2008, 19:58:49 PM
sweet and gentle might just work with nervy!! she can show him the ropes, but being a kitten will not threaten him. Fingers crossed puddy  - a chance to increase the black/b&W cat population in Medway!! Way to go!!! :wow:
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Den on January 22, 2008, 19:59:40 PM
Fingers, paws, tail and ears all crossed here ........ will need pictures asap though ....
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Dark Moon on January 22, 2008, 20:00:34 PM
GOOD FOR YOU!

I hope it all goes well. There will be a bit of time of adjustment. But I am sure she will be just what Ollie needs. Good luck. My thoughts will be with you.
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 23, 2008, 00:53:49 AM
Hope it goes well  :hug:
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Bazsmum on January 23, 2008, 02:33:04 AM
Fingers crossed! Hope everything goes great!  :)
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 23, 2008, 07:48:54 AM
Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Den on January 23, 2008, 09:54:19 AM
Ooooo todays the day .... can't wait for the news
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: clarenmax on January 23, 2008, 10:06:20 AM
Fingers and toes crossed  :wow:
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on January 23, 2008, 10:34:42 AM
Keeping everything crossed that this little girl is the right one  ;D
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: puddypaws on January 23, 2008, 18:25:48 PM
We've got her!!!!  THE most gorgeous little b/w girl who we are calling Sophie.  She has four white ankle socks and white top of chest and round her mouth and up forehead.  Son in law going to help with pics at weekend I hope.  I tried to follow the rules for introducing a new cat:
Keep in carrier for a shorttime and intoduce other animals gently.  Sophie then bounces out gives Ollie a brief sniff and sets off to explore, with Ollie behind.  No hisses or spitting.  Greyhound comes back from walk.  Sophie stopped for all of 4 seconds, skirted round him and carried on investigating.  She's charged up and down stairs like an elephant then Ollie was at the top of the stairs giving us a running commentary on what she was up to.  He is absolutely fascinated by her.  At the moment she is busy trying to disembowel a catnip mouse that Ollie never liked.  I think that she will settle in very well and Ollie seems to be reasonably happy, so even tho its very early days, I feel quitehopeful.
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 23, 2008, 18:27:16 PM
Thats sounds incredible, great news  ;D
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on January 23, 2008, 18:35:48 PM
That's great!

Sometimes the introduction rules don't apply, did with our Smoke didn't with Penguin....

Now, how about pictures? Please?

Pretty please?
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 23, 2008, 22:08:29 PM
Fantastic news  :)  She sounds adorable, she may be just what Ollie needs to bring him out of his shell a bit more  :)  Can't wait to see pics  :Luv:
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: karenjet on January 23, 2008, 22:10:21 PM
Congrats on your new kitten. Can't wait to see her.
The introduction rules didn't really apply when I got Tigger either, he fitted in brilliantly.
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: blackcat on January 24, 2008, 06:39:49 AM
wonderful news puddy, glad she is settling in so well. Ollie has just found himself a hobby!!  :rofl:
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on January 24, 2008, 09:51:32 AM
Fantastic news!  And just shows that you can plan all you like regarding introductions but sometimes they know best!
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Den on January 24, 2008, 10:57:03 AM
Yaaay Congratulations!! I can't wait for pictures.
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: puddypaws on January 24, 2008, 11:04:14 AM
Much to my surprise, Ollie is, if anything, more relaxed than he was!  This is despite Little Madam charging up and downstairs at 1.00 in the morning sounding like a herd of wildebeest.  She is still a bit wary of the dog naturally, but this morning was sniffing his nose when he yawned and she peered down his throught!  The expression on Padraig's face was a picture - Sophie is obviously taking up lion taming in the future.  She is really affectionate but I think my quiz typing will be even worse than usual with her prancing all over the pooter and trying to kill the mouse flex  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: clarenmax on January 24, 2008, 11:31:02 AM
This is fantastic  ;D  Sounds like she's settling in a treat  :hug:
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: blackcat on January 24, 2008, 19:13:27 PM
Shadow was a little bemused when Esther arrived and popped straight out of her box and over to him to bump heads ... :Luv:

(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee203/shadowtalker/Estherarrives001.jpg)
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: puddypaws on January 25, 2008, 11:17:49 AM
Love that pic BC.  Shadow is beautiful.  All is tranquility here at the moment cos little madam is asleep  :cheer:  Ollie told her off this morning - she was charging about and nearly crashed into him.  She got spat at for her trouble and went to sit down quietly for all of 3 seconds.  I think she is just perfect, but the best bit is Ollie seems totally unphased by her and is carrying on as normal - well as normal as Ollie gets that is.  If he is on the cat tree you can stroke him all over, kiss him etc. but if he is on the dining room chair, you can only do ear rubs - anything more and he stalks off.  The mind of a cat.......
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: madpants on January 26, 2008, 08:37:52 AM
What lovely news!

Congratulations on your new edition to the family of furries! :happy dance: :happy dance:

Can't wait to see some piccies

xx
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: le chat noir on January 26, 2008, 10:35:59 AM
Where have I been? Missed this one completely.  :doh:

So pleased to hear that Sophie is settling in well and cannot wait to see the pictures.
Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: maryas on January 26, 2008, 11:20:34 AM
TRYING NOT to be too excited - hmm, I think we all fail on that one where cats are concerned!!  :rofl: :Luv2:

Good luck with your darling little Sophie.

Mary and Bonnie   :Flowers: :lick:

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Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: CurlyCatz on January 26, 2008, 11:42:30 AM
You've got a grey..she will soon work out they are very easy to dominate  :evillaugh:

Hope your sil manages to get your pics sorted out  :)

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Title: Re: Trying not to be too excited
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on January 26, 2008, 17:05:00 PM
Sounds like everything is going great!  ;D

Waiting impatiently for pics!