I met a shelter cat yesterday. Currently her name is Koala Bear. She's mostly gray with a touch of white. About 3 (or was it 2?) years old, she was brought in when three months ago. Across the border in Indiana, a "cat lady" (I think it's a euphemism for "hoarder") was busted and her cats were divided among a variety of shelters. Koala Bear was pregnant, but miscarried her litter. Otherwise she was in good condition -- except for her eye, which can be runny because of FVR.
This means she has a forever cold in her system that can flare up at any time. I believe my boys have been vaccinated against it. I want to check with the vet, just to be sure. It can't be cured, but it can very easily be managed. As long as my boycats are safe, I don't mind her being "special needs."
My nephew accompanied me to the shelter. He had to hold the cat so that I could get a good look at her. When she was in my arms, she kept burrowing her head under mine so insistently I couldn't see her face! When I was giving the other cats a chance to charm me, she kept flipping around in her cage, trying to get my attention. So I think she decided on me.
I hope it works out.
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Congratulations! Cats do have a way of claiming who they want to share their lives with. All of the cats I've had have definitely picked me, and not the other way around!
ReplyDeleteConnie. I like it. Can't wait to see photos.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! LOVE IT! She chose YOU! Can't wait to see pictures.
ReplyDeleteAh she sounds sweet. We do expect pictures.
ReplyDeleteXoxoxo
Sounds like love to me! Congratulations. Good luck with the introductions to the rest of the felines.
ReplyDeleteI do the behind the another door and let them sniff each other for a couple of days.
Our girl, formerly feral Lily, has FVR. The other kitties were vaccinated and never have gotten it from her. I'm happy that you've found a kitty who's found you, if that makes sense. Connie--I like it :) Better than Koala Bear. Lucy used to be Oreo. Cats deserve "real" names, right?!
ReplyDeleteI hope things work out for you and Connie. I hope you'll share pictures. Our kitties are called Mania and Phobia (Poe for short), because it just fits their personalities.
ReplyDeleteI love how cats pick us out. I'm sure it was meant to be. :)
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