[lizardlady]

Many of you followed the long saga of my friend and her kitty, Ciara. Baby Girl was sick for months and eventually had to be put down. Within days my friend decided she wanted to find another cat. I'm currently fostering one for her.

The first day I returned to work one of the ladies at the school asked if I would be interested in adopting an orphaned kitten. Long story shortened, my friend agreed to adopt "her." First thing I noticed was that "she" was a he. He has things girls don't have.

He is grey with some black stripes, but is not an actual tabby. I laughed the other night when I noticed he has a set of stripes on his tummy that point to his, er, private area. I asked him if he wanted people to be sure and notice his "equipment."

I don't know how people foster critters then give them up for adoption. I have fallen in love with the little guy. He is very loving. He loves to snuggle and has an outboard motor of a purr. Only because I know my friend will give him an excellent home am I going to be able to let him go.

The first couple of days he was here we had the "hissing chorus" going on around the house. My guys would hiss at him. He'd bow up his back and hiss right back. It was a hoot. Last night he was playing with my guys.

We are off to deliver him to his new home tomorrow. I'm going to miss the little one.

[Gus1234U]

good on you, Liz~! i have never 'relinquished' a foundling,,, i'm a sap~

[Anonymous37919]

I like cats. They are nice pets. But I'm allergic, which is too bad, because I love tabbies.

[Nammu]

Sounds like the perfect cat to sooth her sore heart.

Great news and I am sure that she will have a friend forever

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

good on you, Liz~! i have never 'relinquished' a foundling,,, i'm a sap~

Oh me too Gus! Every time I've brought one home until I could "find it a good home" it ended up staying here. Hmm, guess I did find a good home for them.

The little one has some personality traits similar to Ciara. He loves chicken. Tries to crawl in my plate if I have any. Ciara was the same. He likes to drink from my glass. He upended a full glass of iced tea this morning. Ciara liked drinking from a glass so much my friend gave her her own glass. Ciara was also a snuggler.

The last couple of times I've talked with my friend I got the impression she might be regretting saying she'd take him. I'm going to tell her if she's changed her mind I'll keep the little guy.

I want another cat so bad.

I know I might seem like a very messed up person a lot of the time but I have always had a soft spot for cats.

I love everything about them and I want one so bad! When I get a more stable income and some money saved up, I am adopting a shelter kitty.

I want a cat named coffee because I <3 coffee

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by DarknessIsMyFriend

I want another cat so bad.

I know I might seem like a very messed up person a lot of the time but I have always had a soft spot for cats.

I love everything about them and I want one so bad! When I get a more stable income and some money saved up, I am adopting a shelter kitty.

I want a cat named coffee because I <3 coffee

I hope you are able to adopt soon!

[possum220]

Hope he settles in well with your friend. Fingers crossed that it works out. Hope you have visiting rights.

[Fresia]

It might have been too soon for her. The kitten is not the same as her baby that she just lost; it may just take her some time to adjust. It is nice of you to offer to take him back though just in case it really doesn't work out. It may make her feel better.

for fostering and helping her out during this rough time. Such a good friend. Big s

[lizardlady]

Well, there's been some "developments."

When I talked to my friend Friday I told her I wasn't sure if I could come Sunday or Monday. I had something I had to take care of before I could come up. Then Saturday I got this voicemail message in an Eeyore like voice from her saying if I couldn't come up to just keep the kitten. WTF! It was like a switch flipped in my heart. I've grown attached to him, but kept telling myself he was for my friend. I let myself admit I've fallen for him. I even went so far as to name him in my head.

I called my friend back to ask what was going on. Did she or did she not want me to come for a visit? Did she or did she not want the kitten? She said she still wants company, but knows I have stuff to do. I told her I can come up to her place Monday after I pick up some certified mail from the PO. She said she will still take the kitten because Sean (her other cat) really needs a buddy.

I'm torn. My friend is hurting from losing Ciara. I suspect that in addition to her grief she also has been depressed for a long time. I don't want to disappoint her. At the same time, I allowed myself to admit I've fallen in love with the little guy and want to keep him. Feedback, folks?

[cakeladie]

Liz you are such a good person but maybe she needs to see other kittens and "find" one of her own. Kittens are cute I love kittens but maybe she needs to go to a couple of shealthers and look for herself.

I think you like this gray guy you are hands down an awesome mom to any and all animals especially cats. Either way the cat has a good home with you and your guys now like and accept him.

You have such a big heart and you are always doing for others maybe you need to so something for you by keeping him

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by cakeladie

You have such a big heart and you are always doing for others maybe you need to so something for you by keeping him

What a sweet thing to say!

I've decided to call my friend and tell her I've fallen in love with the little guy and ask her outright how disappointed she would be if I keep him. Will offer to go to her local shelter with her so she can pick out her own new baby.

As I type this the little guy and Mikey are chasing one another around the house playing. He was playing with Krissy last night.

[lizardlady]

The "problem" is solved. My friend called about something else this morning. I outright asked how disappointed she would be if I kept the little guy. She said "not very". Sooooo, I have a new cat!

I have a t-shirt that says will die alone with 72 cats. Beginning to think it's true.
I'd die happy though!

[*Laurie*]

Aw, congratulations on your new family member! He sounds just adorable - I'd love to see a picture. I truly believe that he was meant to be yours, Liz. btw- What's his name?

[cakeladie]

Congratulations Liz that is one lucky cat.

Now we are all dying to know what his name is and when youhave time maybe a picture ?

[possum220]

Sounds like she had second thoughts about a new kitten so quickly after the previous cats passing but felt embarrassed and had a hard time letting you know the truth.

Yay for you though.

New kitteh to play and be a part of your family.

[cakeladie]

I also think you need to "connect" with whatever animal it is you are looking at. My daughter texted both me and my husband yesterday about some people who had to give up Thor home and move into an apartment and they have an English bull dog that they can't keep and wanted to know if we wanted one. We already have and an English bull dog and I told her no because our dog is 91/2 years old but when hubby saw the text he started asking a bunch of questions and asking if we could have a "play date" I was shocked. We had said after Sammy our English bulldog makes her journey to the rainbow bridge no more dogs for a while.

So I really think that the person has to get to know the animal a little bit first. Also there is no one around better at being a fur momma then our Liz. Oliver is one special and lucky cat