I've posted a couple of times under health & behaviour, but thought I'd introduce myself properly.
I'm Lyndsey (my friends call me Lynds) and I'm proud to serve my new little guy Nobo. I adopted him on Tuesday. He's a 10 month old Tuxedo rescue cat who has been through a lot. Considering his abusive background, he has the most loving little personality and just loves to be held and kissed. The poor soul only has half a tail. It just makes me so sick and angry that people can hurt any animal, never mind this little fella. We live in Motherwell, Scotland which is about 25 mins from Glasgow.
I've grown up with cats my whole life but this is the first time I've had one of my own. I was so anxious when I got him, which surprised me. I think the sudden responsibility kicked in and I felt quite overwhelmed. Is he happy? Does he want out? Can I handle him being an outdoor cat? Is it cruel to keep him indoors? Does he like me? etc etc. I'm learning to chill a bit more though but still a little worried. It doesn't help that all our family cats have been indoors, so I'm lost as to what to do.
I'm already thinking about getting him a buddy as my job takes me across Europe and the Middle East. I'm lucky that my parent's live 5 mins from my home so they can take care of him, and when I'm not travelling, I'm based from home. Anyway, I think it would be a good idea if he had a friend. Then that starts me thinking will they like each other? what if they don't? etc etc.
Anyway, I hope to my make some new cat buddies on here.
Lynds