June 23, 2003

Kitties!

Last weekend Gary and I went out to adopt kittens. In Alameda county none of the pet stores sell cats. Stores have connections with local humane societies, which go to the store every week with the latest kittens and cats for adoption. We went to three different stores before we decided on which ones we liked best. Our goal was to get two kittens at the same time, and preferably ones that were siblings (so we'd know they would get along.)

We found a pair we really liked at the Ohlone Humane Society, Cecil (a boy) and Sissy (a girl). They aren't siblings, but they've been living together with the same foster family for several weeks and get along well. Unfortunately the Society won't let us take them home until they've been fixed and had all their shots, so we won't get them for another week. We'll probably change their names, too. This weekend we went back to the pet store where they were being shown off and took pictures.

cecil.jpg Cecil

sissy.jpg Sissy

cecil_and_sissy.jpg Cecil and Sissy together

We also bought a huge cat tree for them this weekend. It was so big that it barely fit in our friend John's station wagon (we dragged him along to help us with this.) We still need to get some more 'essentials,' like a litter box, food and water dishes, etc. But the cat tree caught our eye as something a cat would really like to hang out on.

We don't actually know that we'll be able to adopt them. I filled out a long application, explaining what I would do if they ever got fleas or were sick, and stating that everyone in the household wanted cats, that no one was allergic to them, and that we'd never declaw them. Supposedly they are going to do a house inspection, too, but this hasn't happened yet. I'm happy that such organizations exist to help people and cats find each other, but it's a little annoying to think you're adopting a kitten and not actually be able to take it home for several weeks.

Posted by Jen at June 23, 2003 08:05 AM
Comments

What! no fingerprinting!!

Posted by: Mom at July 16, 2003 03:30 AM

cute kitties - Cecil is the dark one? He reminds me of Leonore - the abandoned cat that Mom and I (and other people) have taken pity on and feed. Having two is good because they will be company for each other -

Posted by: Aunt Kathy at July 17, 2003 11:10 AM

They are so cute and they are going to have a wonderful life. They're lucky you guys found them to adopt them.

Posted by: Erika at July 17, 2003 04:38 PM

How adorable! My purrific Petunia is the love of my life! When she crawls into the omniscience under the spellboard, my heart just melts! Sun-beam souffle, covered in the coagulated Showboat medley of everyman's defeats. Now that's what I'm trekkin' about!

Posted by: Skip Oberon at July 24, 2003 11:42 AM

Hi Jen and Gary,
Just had to tell you how adorable those darling little kitties are. I know that they are going to bring lots of fun and joy into your home. I couldn't imagine living without a cat in my house and know that they are going to provide the both of you with many hours of unconditional "furry love".
Lots of Love,
Aunt Mari (Liz too)

Posted by: Aunt Mari at July 29, 2003 05:21 PM