Happy Family

 

So, clearly we need a little time before we find just the right dog for us. It’s going to take some searching. That’s okay. We have time.

But the house felt empty. We had Empty Nest Syndrome, only with(out) animals, not kids. Thomas is a wonderful, amazing kitty, but he’s only one kitty, and we were used to having three. The house felt echoey.  Poor Thomas was getting pestered from every angle, from us, desperate mamas.

So today, Terri and her sister Liz found this amazing boy at the shelter. He seemed shy. Nobody had adopted him yet. But what a gorgeous boy. He opened right up to them and they both knew that this cat needed a really special home.

We might be out of practice with dogs, but we are darn fine cat parents. So, he came home. Here he is. Max, until we find his “real” name. He needs a fancy name. Perhaps a medieval, or literary name. Check out the stunning golden eyes. We’re in love.

“Thank you for rescuing me!”

 

He’s about 4 or so. Medium size, needs to gain some weight. Fluffy and beautiful, with curly ear tufts, big paws, and a really long tail with the cutest curling action at the end. We’re so glad he’s home. This feels like absolutely the right thing. No question.

He’ll hang out in the art room for a couple days, while he and Thomas get acquainted from under the door. Lots of chicken treats for everyone. Hopefully they’ll like each other. Thomas is a mellow boy, and new kitty seems to be pretty easygoing and lovey too. So we’ll hope for the best.

Ultimately we’d like to get a girl kitten as well, but we’ll just see how the boys do before adding the third cat. And then we’ll see about a dog. Later. But now, we’ve got some kitty lovin’ to do. Welcome, Mr. New Boy. We love you already!