Gypsy
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First, can I ask for a little PS dust for something I can't talk about? I just need some major luck on Thursday.
Second... we are adopting Sherlock!!!!
I had to promise John that he's our last purposeful adoption (Strays who find us like Lucy don't count) unless (God Forbid) something happens to any of our cats (not including Lucy, if we find a home for her I don't get a new kitty).
And this weekend was Hell on Earth at Petsmart. A HUGE adoption faire with multiple rescues that spilled out into the parking lot it was so big. We went there on Saturday and Sunday (it's happy to see the animals get adopted and hard to see so many homeless) and met MANY kitties of all shape and sizes and the lady who fosters Sherlock brought him for us to meet on Sunday, since we'd been emailing about him.
I was afraid that I was depressed that I just wanted a kitty fix, and that I'd latch on to any kitty. But actually, despite there being many wonderful animals. And spending much time petting, holding and 'inspecting' many kitties, not one of them picked me, and my heart (though wanting to save all of them) didn't find any particular kitty who grabbed on with both paws.
Then we met Sherlock. And I realized that I while I wanted a kitty fix , I didn't want just any kitty, I wanted the right one. And he really is it. We spent a lot of time with him and he took to us as well.
We'll be bringing him home next week after we prep for his arrival, and get him checked out by the vet and have him groomed and dipped.
He is just under a year. He was adopted out by the rescue at 3 months. 6 months later they get a call from a kill shelter that he's been surrendered, but that the microchip name was still registered to the rescue, and did they want him back or put down. His foster mom went and got him immediately and he's been back with her since then.
He's a love. White with a light grey patch on his head. Cuddly, smart, playful. All of which he displayed even at the very chaotic store today with kids and dogs and adults running about everywhere. He's got a definite personality, which I love in a cat (although I could do without a few of Hally's multiple personalities) and loves other cats, as well as humans.
I WILL wear a "crazy cat lady" AV if someone wants to make me one. But I feel good about this decision and so, surprisingly does my husband. He's going to be a good fit with our bunch, and we're going to be a good fit for him.
Without further ado... Sherlock's pics. (John is calling him "Sheer Luck")... we aren't sure if we are keeping his name yet.
Second... we are adopting Sherlock!!!!
I had to promise John that he's our last purposeful adoption (Strays who find us like Lucy don't count) unless (God Forbid) something happens to any of our cats (not including Lucy, if we find a home for her I don't get a new kitty).
And this weekend was Hell on Earth at Petsmart. A HUGE adoption faire with multiple rescues that spilled out into the parking lot it was so big. We went there on Saturday and Sunday (it's happy to see the animals get adopted and hard to see so many homeless) and met MANY kitties of all shape and sizes and the lady who fosters Sherlock brought him for us to meet on Sunday, since we'd been emailing about him.
I was afraid that I was depressed that I just wanted a kitty fix, and that I'd latch on to any kitty. But actually, despite there being many wonderful animals. And spending much time petting, holding and 'inspecting' many kitties, not one of them picked me, and my heart (though wanting to save all of them) didn't find any particular kitty who grabbed on with both paws.
Then we met Sherlock. And I realized that I while I wanted a kitty fix , I didn't want just any kitty, I wanted the right one. And he really is it. We spent a lot of time with him and he took to us as well.
We'll be bringing him home next week after we prep for his arrival, and get him checked out by the vet and have him groomed and dipped.
He is just under a year. He was adopted out by the rescue at 3 months. 6 months later they get a call from a kill shelter that he's been surrendered, but that the microchip name was still registered to the rescue, and did they want him back or put down. His foster mom went and got him immediately and he's been back with her since then.
He's a love. White with a light grey patch on his head. Cuddly, smart, playful. All of which he displayed even at the very chaotic store today with kids and dogs and adults running about everywhere. He's got a definite personality, which I love in a cat (although I could do without a few of Hally's multiple personalities) and loves other cats, as well as humans.
I WILL wear a "crazy cat lady" AV if someone wants to make me one. But I feel good about this decision and so, surprisingly does my husband. He's going to be a good fit with our bunch, and we're going to be a good fit for him.
Without further ado... Sherlock's pics. (John is calling him "Sheer Luck")... we aren't sure if we are keeping his name yet.
He likes to cuddle.
I'm sure he'll have a wonderful home with you.
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