Announcing a new addition

[scarlettina]

From as early as six months before my departure for Europe, it was evident that Sophie needed more company than I could provide. She'd see me out as I went to work. She'd be waiting for me by the door when I got home, and then she'd be all over me while I was here. When I returned from Europe, two of my three cat sitters observed that she really needed company, and so I decided that once I'd been home a couple of weeks, the search for a second cat would begin.

My plan was to try to find a male cat somewhere between one to two years of age. This plan was fine in theory, but reality had other ideas. I saw HUMONGOUS boys who would have completely freaked out Sophie. I saw boys the perfect age and size who were simply not interested in me -- or in other cats, both requirements for this position. And I looked at a lot of cats.

And then, though I was reluctant to do so, I started looking at kittens. ::sigh:: I really didn't want a kitten, but I did want company for Sophie. What I found was a dark gray kitten with subtle striping, lots of spirit, and a definite interest in other cats.







He's a handful, a soft, delightful handful, really a little love. He loves to cuddle and play, and is curious about everything (naturally). Unfortunately, Sophie is not so very pleased with the new addition. They're past the hissing stage, and are now being more exploratory about each other. But Sophie isn't happy with me at all. I know that these things take time and I'm sure she'll come around, but right at the moment, it's making me a little heartsick that she won't come to sleep with me at night, or cuddle, or pretty much anything. I miss her.

My plan, for whatever plans are worth when it comes to cats, is to just bide my time, continue to play treat games with Sophie to remind her that I'm her friend and hope for the best. It's going to be some hard weeks, though.

Comments

[mevennen.livejournal.com]

Sid did that when we got Henry. He growled whenever I picked him up and stalked about in a snit. Henry stalked him and it was like watching a Slytherin first year stalking Snape, with similar results. Now, 10 months on, they sleep curled up like an all-black yin-yang sign.

[shelly-rae.livejournal.com]

Didn't it take a bit for (sorry #tbi brain cannot remember the old kitty's name) and Sophie to be friends? Give them time. They'll be ganging up on you soon.
Anon

[shelly-rae.livejournal.com]

Oh, i meant to say...he has a beautiful face. Lovely bright eyes. Yay for him finding a good home!
Anon

[scarlettina.livejournal.com]

You're thinking of Spanky (see icon). ANd yes, eventually Sophie and Spanky did become good friends. And Spanky forgave me. It's just hard here at the beginning. I know it will get better.

And yes, Zekie has lovely eyes, doesn't he? He's bright and curious and full of energy.

[shelly-rae.livejournal.com]

Yes, Spanky! Thanks.

[marinarusalka.livejournal.com]

Aww, he's adorable. Such a lovely gray color.

I'm sure Sophie will come around in time. Tara was furious when I brought Simba home, but now they snuggle together all the time.

[janetl.livejournal.com]

Kittens are a lot of work, but OMG so cute!

[davidlevine]

How adorable!

[seankreynolds.livejournal.com]

Nice.
In time, it'll all work out.
Our middle child, Parmi, gets very jealous when Jodi spends time with the other cats... even though Parmi is Jod's favorite. Sometimes they're just brats. :)

[joyful-storm.livejournal.com]

Emrys and Thalia haven't bonded as well as I'd hoped they might, but they're generally pretty mellow and companionable these days, about 70% of the time.

Emrys still complains, but on the bright side, it's not about being lonely anymore. ;)

[prettyshrub.livejournal.com]

It took awhile for Jasper to get back to snuggling with me after I got Jerry.

For the most part they get along, although while Jerry will seek out Jasper for snuggling, Jasper won't initiate cuddling with Jerry.

Also, there are a few rules about Jerry sitting on the couch with me that Jasper enforces.

And sometimes, Jasper just feels the need to assert himself as the top cat, even though Jerry is a bit clueless about the whole thing.

Cats are hilarious.

[redaxe.livejournal.com]

Mazel tov, to you and Sophie. He's a cutie! May you all have lots of happy days together.

[scarlettina.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[lrcutter.livejournal.com]

So very cute! Hopefully they'll be getting along fine in a short time.

[ghilledhu.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness, what a cutie! That grey fur with subtle striping looks a lot like our Schrodinger, but without Schrod's white markings.

Congratulations, and best of luck with the kitty integration.