Poppaea is here now too - PICTURES, #9!

[phesina]

Well, I made my trip to Dexter this morning.. left my camera equipment at the store to be evaluated, then spent a delightful hour chatting with Gretchen at the coffee-&-tea shop next door. Then I picked up Poppaea on the way home.

Yes, she's here! I put her in the bathroom with Lavinia at first, but she is out already. Nobody seems fazed by her (though I don't think Bob has encountered her yet - he might get even crankier about yet another new one). I think she's easier blending in than Lavinia because she's nowhere near as active and in-your-face (and in-your-food) as Vinny is. She's quite easy-going and mellow.

Just before I came to the computer to go on line, I was sitting on the couch. Poppaea came over and got up into my lap and started making biscuits on my chest! I think she knows she's home at last. :love::love::love:

I'm starting to think maybe I'll change her name (perhaps to Sabina [the original Poppaea's second name].. ?). Gretchen mentioned that Poppaea and Poppy might get a little confusing. And I'm already calling Lavinia Vinny for short, but I can hardly call Poppaea Poppy for short!

I just took some pictures of her. She's another one who can tell when the flash is about to go off and shuts her eyes just in time. I got a few with slight squints, even narrower than Lavinia's. I'll upload some probably tomorrow and post them.

Pat

[Freedom]

Oh Pat, I think it is grand that you have Poppaea and Vinny too. ;)

[Medusa]

What a kind soul you are, Pat. :)

[catmandu]

Two New Arrivals Pat!
I have a feeling that that calls for a Few AWA Mice in the mail. I think that Scrappy Two and Her Friends will insist on sharing their allopwance money, a small gesture considering that you have saved Two Little Cats!!!
:love::love:
God Bless You Pat for caring:cool::cool:

[phesina]

I started trimming her nails this morning and discovered that some of them are so long and thick they are curving around to the paw pads.. one (at least) into the pad. Now, that's something that the vet should take care of, isn't it?

[Pinot's Mom]

YES, a vet needs to see those paws!

Welcome Poppaea and bless you, Pat. :D

[phesina]

Yes, I found a second one that's ingrown. Those must be painful for her to walk on, and sooner or later I think they'd get infected.

She has an appointment now for Monday afternoon.

[rg_girlca]

Phesina, I read the story on these two and the others. Bless you for welcoming these two into your home. I can't wait to see pictures of Poppaea. I'm sure she is just as beautiful as Lavinia. I'm sure she will feel much better once her paws are taken care of.

[phesina]

Here are some pictures of sweet little Poppaea. As you will see, she is even better than Lavinia at shutting her eyes just as the flash goes off.

This picture is rather dark, but I haven't been able to figure out how to lighten it.
http://petoftheday.com/talk/picture.php?albumid=126&pictureid=3775


http://petoftheday.com/talk/picture.php?albumid=126&pictureid=3776

Look at her cute little two-toned pawsie here!
http://petoftheday.com/talk/picture.php?albumid=126&pictureid=3777

[Freedom]

"Hey New HuMom, that thar dish is EMPTY!" :D

Oh she is a darling gray and white, isn't she?! That is a cute pawsie. Thanks for posting these photos.

[Laura's Babies]

I adore that faint white spot on her face. That is just adoreable and so it that smudge on her paw.. She is just lovely! I know you are going to enjoy them both and they are going to love being there once they settle in.

[phesina]

"Hey New HuMom, that thar dish is EMPTY!" :D

Oh she is a darling gray and white, isn't she?! That is a cute pawsie. Thanks for posting these photos.

Actually, the dish isn't empty; it's got WATER in it. She drinks a lot, so I keep putting more in.

That's something else I'm going to run by the vet when we go in on Monday for her pedicure. She's dehydrated some, and I'm going to find out if she should get fluids (Lavinia too).

[Karen]

Hmmmmm, she sure looks like she's related to Miss Edwina, don'cha think?

[Husky_mom]

what a cutie!!!

maybe it´s just me.. but her name sound like Papaya to me.. I think it´s cute..;)

here you can try to lighten the pic..
Photoshop express.. free and online ;)
http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=166205

[cassiesmom]

Awww, hello, Poppaea and welcome! You are beautiful! I'm so sorry to read about your claws and I'm glad you have an appointment for a mani/pedi. That will make it easier for meowmie to care for them in future.

[momcat]

What an irresistable little sweetheart! Welcome to PT Poppaea, you couldn't possibly find a better furever home. I can't wait to hear more about you and see more pictures. Sending you loads of "welcome" scritchies and lovies :love:

[phesina]

what a cutie!!!

maybe it´s just me.. but her name sound like Papaya to me.. I think it´s cute..;)

here you can try to lighten the pic..
Photoshop express.. free and online ;)
http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=166205

Yup, it sounds just like Papaya! In fact, when I told my sister about her, I said she's named NOT for the tropical fruit but for the ancient Roman character.

I think her name is going to be Poppaea Sabina officially, just like her namesake. Then I can call her Sabina, or Beanie (Bini?) for short. Poppaea is too close to Poppy, and I already have one of those: http://petoftheday.com/talk/picture.php?albumid=126&pictureid=1049


Thanks for the Photoshop Express info. I will give that a try. I use a photo application called IrfanView, and I haven't been able to figure out how to lighten these last two bunches. Seems to me I did it in the past with IrfanView, and I don't know why I'm not figuring out now.

[phesina]

Hmmmmm, she sure looks like she's related to Miss Edwina, don'cha think?

Yes, she sure does have that Edwina look to her, doesn't she? I wonder if she also has Edwina's fashion sense.

[Medusa]

Aw, the little sweetie. :love:

[catmandu]

That was the very first thing taht I thought Pat was that Poppaea has the Juke Joint Joseph and HH Lady Edwina Rose look to her.:cool::cool:
And how kind of you to take Two Mature Cats in, as they are usually ignored for Kittens.:cool::cool:
God Bless You, and we know All Of Our Angels are coming with Hawaiin Treats for You All.:love::love::love:

[Edwina's Secretary]

Dear Ms. Phesina:

I see once again there has been a naming confusion! You have given Eloise the strange name of "Poppaea." But tell her she can rest assured...at Cat Convention she will be known by her "correct" name.

With best regards,

Edwina/es

p.s. She is, of course, a GORGEOUS GRAY! I recommend pink.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg23/EdwinaandEddie/love.jpg

[phesina]

Dear Miss Edwina, thank you for the fashion tip. That pink ruff is gorgeous! I told Meowmie to go get me one of these TOMORROW!

I'd insist she go today, but lots and lots of pretty white bits are falling from the sky and she said she won't drive in them.

When is Cat Convention? I can't wait to attend!!!!!

Yours purringly,

Poppaea Sabina Eloise (? One of my sisters at the house I used to live in is named Eloise, and she isn't me! She is a cream-colored Himalayan.)

[krazyaboutkatz]

She's such a gorgeous cat.:) Thanks so much for being able to add her to your family too. I hope that her vet visit will go well. I'm sure she'll feel so much better after her long nails are trimmed.:)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Winnie and I both think she is gorgeous!!! :love::love:

[Edwina's Secretary]

Dear Ms. Poppaea,

Perhaps I misunderstood your real cat name. Is it Eugenia? Like the English princess...

I will let you know of the next Cat Convention. It is best not to let the humans know too much of these things.

Yours in all thing gray and white...

Edwina/es

[cassiesmom]

Poppaea Sabina Eugenia, good evening, beautiful lady! You do have the Lady Edwina, Sir Eduardo, Juke Joint Joseph, Winnie grey and white kitty colors!! I hope your paws will feel much better after the doctor takes care of them. That will make them easier for your mum to trim next time, too. I think pink would be a lovely color for you!

[phesina]

Yes, I think I am Princess Poppaea Sabina Eugenia!

I'm off to the Nail Spa this afternoon. Maybe after they trim the big ones, they'll do pretty colors (LOTS of pink!)with cute little pictures on them!

Love from The Princess

[happylabs]

Oh pretty gray and white kitty. She looks so soft and sweet. :)

[lvpets2002]

:love: Congrats Poppaea on your new Furrever Home.. You are so Stunning with Beauty..

[cassiesmom]

I'm just checking in here for an update- Phesina, how did Princess Poppaea Sabina Eugenia do at the vet? I bet her claws look much better now and I bet they feel better too!

I forgot to say I LOVE the photo of Poppy! What a sweet upside-down kitty! Kisses to ALL your kitties!

[phesina]

I took the princess to the vet's this afternoon. She had FOUR ingrown nails, two of them (the ones I'd seen) quite deep into the pads and the other two just the tips puncturing the skin. I bet that feels MUCH better not having those there any more!

[Grace]

Make sure you tell the pr*ck all the gory details. Make him feel VERY guilty :D

Bless you, Pat, for caring for the Princess.

[cassiesmom]

A candle for Lavinia and Poppaea...
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=12733212

[dehlers43]

Chelsea wants me to welcome the newest Princess in the Royal PT Court, the divine Princess PSE.....:love:
Purrs from your friend, PCP - aka Princess Chelsea Pearl.

PS - What is your favorite color for sunglasses??????

[phesina]

Dear Chelsea, the Princess says: Since we will soon be celebrating St. Patrick's Day, some green sunglasses would be just the ticket!

[phesina]

A candle for Lavinia and Poppaea...
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=12733212

Thank you so much for the candle for us!
Love :love::love::love: from Lavinia and Princess Poppaea Sabina Eugenia

[phesina]

Make sure you tell the pr*ck all the gory details. Make him feel VERY guilty :D

Bless you, Pat, for caring for the Princess.

We will definitely be informing him!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Dear Chelsea, the Princess says: Since we will soon be celebrating St. Patrick's Day, some green sunglasses would be just the ticket!

Not a hat?

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg23/EdwinaandEddie/Olympics/HappyStPatricksDay-cropped.jpg

Celticly,

Edwina/es

[phesina]

AND a hat!

Your sister in grey, white, and green,
Princess Poppaea Sabina Eugenia

[cassiesmom]

Dear Poppaea, how are your paws today? I like your left front paw that has the grey mark on it!

[lvpets2002]

:p Ok Here is the Green Sunglasses

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae328/bogart2009/1261850105greensunglass.jpg

[phesina]

I think her little pawsies are feeling better already. I got a look at the two that had been punctured rather deeply by the nails. Each still has the recessed area where the nail had been pushing into it, but at least they're no longer bloody and there's nothing sharp pushing in on her toesies when she walks. And the other two don't have anything sharp pushing on them trying to break through.

She seems to be exploring a bit more than before! What a good girl she is.. just as sweet as can be.

[lvpets2002]

:) Did you see your Green Sunglasses in Post 41?? I am so glad the baby's paw pads are doing much better & she is feeling lots better too..

[smokey the elder]

She is such a pretty kitty!

[phesina]

Yes, she LOOOOOOOVES the green sunglasses! Lavinia wants a pair too.

[cassiesmom]

Here is a pair for Lavinia -- Cassie wants to know if the kitties think these will go with her grey coat.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ9m5UuCvSrrwBVgicocVqNuEJz09BLe zXZEym28kAOA4VUXJKX

[phesina]

Oh, thank you, Cassie!

Now both girls have their green sunglasses!

[cassiesmom]

from the last trip to NYC... "Wicked" Emerald City glasses

http://www.wickedthemusicalstore.com/images/products/Emerald%20City%20Collection/Souvenirs/33-glasses-med.jpg

[phesina]

Thank you, Cassie.. It's always good to have a backup set!

Love from Lavinia and Poppaea Sabina Eugenia