Just had to share with everyone here because so many of you were so supportive and encouraging when I shared a few months ago that I had to put my cat to sleep because he had been diagnosed with an incurable disease.
I decided to put Chatu to sleep in May when, after exploratory surgery, it was found that he had FIP and was terminally ill. It was probably one of the hardest things I have ever had to do (it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it) and it broke my heart. It was one in a series of losses this past Spring and I have been working with my therapist to adapt to all that has changed and to move forward in my life.
I had been thinking about another kitty for some time and needed the timing to be right. Chatu's birthday was in September (he would have been 7 had he lived) and it was very sad and emotional for me. It also was a type of cleansing, like something now allowed me to think of another kitty in my life. Fate was on my side this past Wednesday.
I was at my vet's office scheduling a dental for my cat Nairobi and I also took the time to look at the board in the waiting room to see if there were any owner surrenders or adult cats needing a home. One of the technicians saw me checking out the board and asked if I was looking for a cat. After telling her what had happened and what I was looking for she said that an elderly woman had surrendered a cat she could no longer care for and it was living at the vet's office. Would I take a look? Out came the sweetest bundle of energy and joy! So much life and personality exuded from this cat. After some apprehension (after all what if Nairobi hated her?) I thought maybe fate had put this little one in my path for a reason and she came home with me that afternoon.
So I am now the proud mom to Nairobi, the multi toed wonder cat who I've had the privilege to raise for 6 years now, and Inky, my newest addition, an 8 month old ball of fire with personality to spare.
It's only been 1 1/2 days and things are still shaky between Nairobi and Inky. I get the distinct impression that Nairobi thinks Inky is entirely too fast, too energetic, too playful and too curious. I imagine Inky thinks Nairobi is an old fart and 'why won't you play with me'. There hasn't been any fighting, just Nairobi doing a fair amount of hissing and growling whenever Inky gets too close or just goes kitten insane. When I'm not home I'm keeping Inky in a separate room and letting Nairobi have run of the place. I'd love some advice from others on how I can facilitate a good relationship between the two.
Wow! Sorry so long! I'm just overjoyed and very proud.
I decided to put Chatu to sleep in May when, after exploratory surgery, it was found that he had FIP and was terminally ill. It was probably one of the hardest things I have ever had to do (it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it) and it broke my heart. It was one in a series of losses this past Spring and I have been working with my therapist to adapt to all that has changed and to move forward in my life.
I had been thinking about another kitty for some time and needed the timing to be right. Chatu's birthday was in September (he would have been 7 had he lived) and it was very sad and emotional for me. It also was a type of cleansing, like something now allowed me to think of another kitty in my life. Fate was on my side this past Wednesday.
I was at my vet's office scheduling a dental for my cat Nairobi and I also took the time to look at the board in the waiting room to see if there were any owner surrenders or adult cats needing a home. One of the technicians saw me checking out the board and asked if I was looking for a cat. After telling her what had happened and what I was looking for she said that an elderly woman had surrendered a cat she could no longer care for and it was living at the vet's office. Would I take a look? Out came the sweetest bundle of energy and joy! So much life and personality exuded from this cat. After some apprehension (after all what if Nairobi hated her?) I thought maybe fate had put this little one in my path for a reason and she came home with me that afternoon.
So I am now the proud mom to Nairobi, the multi toed wonder cat who I've had the privilege to raise for 6 years now, and Inky, my newest addition, an 8 month old ball of fire with personality to spare.
It's only been 1 1/2 days and things are still shaky between Nairobi and Inky. I get the distinct impression that Nairobi thinks Inky is entirely too fast, too energetic, too playful and too curious. I imagine Inky thinks Nairobi is an old fart and 'why won't you play with me'. There hasn't been any fighting, just Nairobi doing a fair amount of hissing and growling whenever Inky gets too close or just goes kitten insane. When I'm not home I'm keeping Inky in a separate room and letting Nairobi have run of the place. I'd love some advice from others on how I can facilitate a good relationship between the two.
Wow! Sorry so long! I'm just overjoyed and very proud.
