Looks like I'm a Foster Mom

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I came to work one day and found this note for me from one of my boss's tenants.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pc30b9cbd1e8aa6cac1cb52b095e07676/fbe76bfe.jpg

I picked him/her up this morning and have an appt at the vets in about an hour. He/she is the sweetest kitty. Loves being petted and purrs instantly. The tenant thinks some neighbors moved and left him/her...I'm going to call him "he" for convenience's sake, but I'll find out in an hour whether "he's" really a she or a fixed he. ;) He has been living on their back porch for about a month now. He seems to stay close, and spend most of the day sleeping on their porch, but they wanted to find a good home for him. They can't take him because there are already two doggies living there that don't get along. I'm going to be keeping him in the office until I find a home for him. And staying in the office permanently isn't a good option since there is no one here in the evenings and all weekend.

I'm trying to get in touch with a local no-kill organization to help get him placed, PAWS (http://www.pawschicago.org) I can see how people can feel the kitties like being outdoors because he has not stopped meowing and trying to get out since I brought him in here about an hour ago. :( He has already jumped up on my desk and gave me head bumpies, but I can tell he is scared and wants to get out and back to familiar territory. But that's not going to happen if I can help it. ;) :)

Here are a few more pics I took. If anyone needs a loving kitty, please let me know. Sara, with his coloring, he'd be a perfect match for Edwina? ;) :)

The best pic I've gotten so far.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p9a707054bb16e9e0e927e66bc7f33a7b/fbe772ac.jpg

Scared and meowing.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p8d1a50d9e8d8b63e294488ec9a96a3e2/fbe772a5.jpg

Scared, but cute kitty.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pdab1bc06b991b9764b1210aee97af02b/fbe772a1.jpg

Checking the place out, notice the swishing tail.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p7a3a604796ddd3a4242943136525d821/fbe77297.jpg

He has now stopped meowing long enough to eat a few bites. :)

[HayleyRosie]

Oh! If only I lived closer! What a handsome boy (or beautiful girl).

[Edwina's Secretary]

Oh Debbie! Look at that pink nose...that terrified but brave face!

I'll show his picture to Don tonight. But an outdoor kitty with the busy street we live on and the raccoons!!!.....

[K & L]

YEAAAAAA Debbie! Do you need a new home for Peanut? :D :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by K & L
YEAAAAAA Debbie! Do you need a new home for Peanut? :D :D

Good try. ;) :D

And Sara, you probably know that I would prefer he be an indoors only kitty - except on a leash or harness - but speaking of busy streets......it's amazing that he has survived this long on North Ave (near Western)!

Just got back from the vet. He's a neutered male, all claws intact, about 3 - 4 years old, and tested negative for FELV and FIV. Yeah! :D She didn't give him any vaccines because she thought that since he was neutered, he might have gotten them already. She told me to watch him for a week. If he didn't start sneezing or anything, she said I should bring him back in and they would vaccinate him.

He meowed the whole way to the vet (about 10 blocks) and all the way back, and most of the time we were there. They also dewormed him, clipped his claws and cleaned his ears - all for no charge. :D I had to fight a little to get him in the carrier. At one point he put his paw around my neck. I thought "Well, here come the scratches I've been waiting for." But he just ever so slightly extended just one claw (that I felt) and immediately withdrew it, even though he was still struggling. So even though he has claws, and has been outside, he knows to be gentle with them - what a sweetie.

I opened the carrier as soon as we got back in the office, and he came out and immediately went into my boss's office and under the drafting table. I think it's nap time now. :)

Now I need to come up with a name. I've been thinking Buddy or Buster, but that seems so common. I was hoping to come up with something that would reflect his sweetness, but also hint at his braveness while living on the streets......

Anybody looking for a sweet boy kitty? ;) :D

Also, I was wondering about Petfinder.com. Can I, as an individual, put an ad there or does it have to go through some organization? I haven't had time to check it out yet. My boss is being very generous in letting me keep him here in the office until we find a home, so I don't want to push my luck by spending all day researching organizations on the phone and internet. Any other suggestions to help me find him a good home are most welcome! ;) :)

[Edwina's Secretary]

How about Butch ????

North and Western....hhhmmm.... What are you going to do on the weekend? That's a long way for you isn't it?

[Randi]

Oh Debbie, he's so sweet it's hard to believe! The expression on his face!! :eek: It must be the sweetest face I've seen for a long time! I just can't believe anyone could leave him behind!! :mad:

I'm glad that he's been neutered and tested negative for FELV and FIV.

Debbie, you're an angel for helping him! :) I wish you could keep him! If I lived close, I'd take him - I wouldn't be able to resist! He deserves a loving family for sure!! :)

Lots of hugs to you and nosescritchies to him! Good luck finding the right place for him!

[ramanth]

Oh he's so handsome!!!

He looks a little bit like my Logan. :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
How about Butch ????

North and Western....hhhmmm.... What are you going to do on the weekend? That's a long way for you isn't it?
Welll...that's why I want to find him a good home. Here in the office is better than being on the street - in my opinion of course - but it's not the best because I can't be here at night or on the weekends for him. :( He deserves much more attention than that, so hopefully I'll find a good home real soon. I'll have to give him extra food and water and stop in when I can. My boss does come in sometimes on Saturdays, so he'll have to help out a little too on the weekends when I'm out of town or something.

He looks a little bit like my Logan.
I thought so too. :D It's the eyeliner that does it I think.

I also think in the one picture he looks a lot like Jupiter - if he were orange. ;) His facial expression reminds me of a pic of Jupiter. :D

I've now sent emails to every organization that came up when I did a search on petfinder.com. Hopefully at least one or two of them will answer. It sounds like they are all full, but since they already have a foster home for him (me) I'm hoping they are more willing to help out.

He has been quietly sleeping in my boss's office since we got back from the vet. I went to the bathroom, and was surprised to see he had used the litter box, and was very neat about it too. :) So far he's been a real good boy. :)

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Now I need to come up with a name.

Kason!

:D :D He looks like a short-haired, slightly-tabbied version of K'Cee!!:D :D

[Cataholic]

Oh, he is adorable!!!!! Can't Tubby and Peanut open their hearts to one more?

As to names, I like the name Edwardo...or Eddie.....

You know, it wouldn't be a horrible life to live at the office...how is it much different than those of us that work, and leave our kitties at home all DAY? And, the weekends? Well, if your boss comes in on Saturdays.....maybe someone could stop in for an hour on a Sunday? It beats the streets.

[jenluckenbach]

He looks too sweet for words. He definitely needs a great hnome !!! Maybe this is fate. hee hee (hint hint)

[PayItForward]

Yes Jen, It DOES sound like fate.

Maybe Peanut and Tubby would like a sibling. :D

It might be worth a quick introduction visit (just to see) ??

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Cataholic
Oh, he is adorable!!!!! Can't Tubby and Peanut open their hearts to one more?

As to names, I like the name Edwardo...or Eddie.....

You know, it wouldn't be a horrible life to live at the office...how is it much different than those of us that work, and leave our kitties at home all DAY? And, the weekends? Well, if your boss comes in on Saturdays.....maybe someone could stop in for an hour on a Sunday? It beats the streets.

T & P...and D (Debbie) would love to open their hearts to one more....unfortunately big T (Terry) has laid down the law and according to him "Two cats are enough in this house." :( Found that out when I tried my best to get him to relent and let me get Tubalina. Almost had him, but he just wouldn't back down, so I haven't even attempted a stab at bringing this one home. :(

I also like Edwardo.....goes soooo good with Edwina.....;) :D

And I agree about the office not being the worst place - and definitely beats the streets. I would love to have some company everyday, so we'll see how things go. If a good home doesn't materialize, the office it is. ;) :) My boss isn't thrilled with the idea of having him here because we have to turn the motion sensor off on the alarm, but he was making "clucky" noises to him to try and get him to come out when he was here today. I think he's one of those guys that is a real softy at heart, but doesn't let it show through too much.

I got one response so far on my emails and she said she sent it to all the rescue organizations she knew of, so the word is getting out. I'm going to make up some flyers also, and contact some of the organizations in my home neighborhood too.

And PayItForward and PaysForIt....I see a new face in your signature! Guess I've got a lot of catching up to do to see how just one more made it into your home after the "3 is enough" phase. ;) :D

[PayItForward]

And PayItForward and PaysForIt....I see a new face in your signature! Guess I've got a lot of catching up to do to see how just one more made it into your home after the "3 is enough" phase.

LOL. :D

After promising to never visit a shelter again, we found Bramble under a big Bramble bush....Fate.
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Re.New Cat.

I would take cat home for the weekend. Tell Terry, the boss won't let him stay unsupervised for so long. If you can get new cat and Terry to play together over the weekend. Once he thinks keeping kitty is HIS idea, you have won !!!

Well, it is worth a try...Pleeasee.

[captain]

Big T sounds like Big J (my Big J). *sigh*

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

AWWWW :(
Poor little baby cat!! He looks so scared in those pictures. I wish big T.. would let you keep him..... but big E (Eric) is the same way... :rolleyes:

I hope you can find him the best home ever... he looks so sweet!! give him a big hug for me.

[rosethecopycat]

I just saw this thread.

When you said you didn't know if it was a boy or girl, I said: Oooh, just let me see a picture.

My immediate response was: Male
Then I considered it again, but decided to stay with: Male.
(it was the best picture that convinced me)

I know I have NO proof to my divinations. Because it was revealed shortly after that he is a boy.
(I like to play the gender guessing game with the COTD)

Anyway, he looks so sweet and grateful to you.

Thanks for helping out a boy.
;)

[Miss Meow]

What a sweetheart. He reminds me of a grey version of Sara's Jupiter - he has a similar energy and nice posture about him :)

Maybe you can just keep him at home until he's adopted, which might be never, right??? ;)

[delidog]

Oh He is Gorgeous!!!
If Tubby and Peanut don't mind, can't you use the old," but honey, once you have 2, you won't even notice 3?????"
He is a Looker!!!!

My thought for a name would be

Izzy....Is He or Isn't He?!?! Only his Vetrinarian knows for sure!!!!;) :) :D

We are Both showing our age if you also remember that commercial!!!!;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Debbie, he's gorgeous. :D I sure hope that he'll be able to find a good home. I wish you could keep him. I think you should call him Sterling. :)

[Uabassoon]

He is very handsome, I hope you find him a great home.

[shais_mom]

He is Gorgeous!!!
Good luck will keep you in my thoughts!

[lynnestankard]

Good Luck Debbie - he's one wonderful furboy isn't he? What an adorable face with a lovely pink nose - ah!

I know just what you mean with Big T - Big D's the same - 'Three cats are enough for anyone ' - I keep telling him I'm NOT anyone - he just doesn't listen!

I reckon being very sneaky and taking 'Braveheart' home for the week-end as PIF suggested - may be the way to do it!!

I'm keeping all fingers crossed here (and there are three cats walking about with paws entwined!!) for a really good result.

Lynne

[PayItForward]

I know just what you mean with Big T - Big D's the same - 'Three cats are enough for anyone ' - I keep telling him I'm NOT anyone - he just doesn't listen!

LOL. You'll talk him around one day and when you do, I call for photos (A small truck worth)

Me & PaysForIt have the opposite problem, we encourage each other too much (in regards to specific cats not just to HAVE another)

In fact the only sticking point was Treacle. i.e. Three is our limit. Once you get past three cats, introductions get very easy and what does one more matter.

By THIS point you are known as the mad cat people and people start asking you about helping them with their cat problems. This is how we found out about Bramble's Mum & siblings.

[Vio&Juni]

He's very very very handsome!

I would not be able to resist and take him home at least for a try.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thanks everyone. :D

After I took him to the vet yesterday, he hid the rest of the afternoon. This morning when I came in, his food was gone and he had used the litter box, but he was still hiding under the draft table. I gave him some fresh food and water, talked to him for a bit and reached under the table to pet him. He started purring as soon as I touched him, but wouldn't come out. After about 1/2 hour or so, he eventually crept out, took a nice long drink and
came out by me for a bit. He is now back under the draft table, but looks much more relaxed. I'm sure he'll soon realize that he's safe and come out for good - although I don't mind that he's under the table because then I don't have to worry about him getting out when my boss comes and goes - which is something I'm going to have to figure out when he comes out for good.

I've gotten a total of 3 responses so far to my emails to rescue groups. One offered to put him on their website and Petfinder. I am also willing to transport him up to a few hundred miles if necessary, which will hopefully help in getting him adopted.

So many good suggestions for names. I've been calling him Dirty Paws because his paws are dirty (real original, I know :rolleyes: ) but this morning I came up with Dirty Harry because he is dirty and I have to wash my hands after everytime I pet him, and he is shedding like crazy! The vet said that cats "throw their hair" when they're stressed, so I'm thinking that's why he seems to be losing so much. Isn't Dirty Harry the one that said "Go ahead, make my day" ? This kitty could really "make someone's day" because he is just such a sweety pie. :D

I would like to give him a bath, but he seemed upset after the vet trip - like he didn't trust me anymore - so I'm going to hold off on the bath thing - and hopefully he'll start cleaning himself up a bit now that he's inside.

I actually got to work way early this morning because I was worried about him. I had all these horrible visions in my mind of things that could have happened to him overnight, and if/when my boss came in and he got out. Thankfully he was under the drafting table - right where I left him. :)

I've tried Wayne's way of testing kitties by touching their paws, and he has no problem with that. In fact, when I touch his paws his pushes his head into my hand and wants more and more attention. :D

He is such a sweet guy that I'm sure we'll find a good home for him soon.

Oh, and another new face! Sky, welcome to your furrever home. Can't wait to hear the whole story about how you joined the "weather" home of kittyland. ;) :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

We went on our after dinner walk last night. (They are always easier to deal with once fed.) I said...."Pettalk Debbie found a cat." That is all we have talked about since then (alright...a little bit about my job situation, but that is another story.)

Don even woke me up this morning talking about Eduardo (he doesn't like the name Butch either.) Back and forth, back and forth. We asked Edwina for her input but she was silent.

That is the only concern. She is such a princess -- how would she accept another cat???? Oh how I wish I knew the answer!

How big is Eduardo? Don thought he looked rather large in the photo. (I.E. could Edwina beat him up or would he beat up Edwina?)

Also, did you call the folks at Red Door? (They are still working on the expansion by the way and haven't had the Open House yet.) They are at Western and Lunt.

[Vio&Juni]

E's S, there one way to find out the answer. She may be a princess, but, who knows, maybe Eduardo is a prince, Edwina's prince?

How I wish this could happen!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
How big is Eduardo? Don thought he looked rather large in the photo. (I.E. could Edwina beat him up or would he beat up Edwina?)

OMG, Sara! That would be sooo wonderful if you could take him. He's 11 lbs right now. He seems to be big boned, and will probably gain some weight once he is fed on a regular basis, but somehow I get the feeling that Edwina would put him in his place within the first few hours, and that will be the end of that. ;) :D He seems to be real meek, but that could be because he is still scared. He has been hiding under the drafting table all morning. I finally coaxed him out for a little bit while my boss was here (first time my boss has seen him other than hiding). Eduardo warmed up to me, and when my boss knelt down, Eddie rubbed all over him, but as soon as my boss stood up, poor Eddie ran back under the table - scared. :( It's amazing to me that he survived on the streets at all. Everytime he is out, he slinks real low like he's ready to run everytime he hears a loud noise. And the noises are all street noises, which you would think he'd be familiar with.

I did send the Red Door people an email, haven't heard back from them yet. I've heard from Another Chance Pet Rescue - Elmhurst, Felines, Inc. - Chicago, Harmony House for Cats - Chicago, and Wright Way Rescue - Chicago. I do understand that most of the rescue orgs are inundated with unwanted pets so I'm not surprised I haven't heard from more of them, but I just emailed them yesterday too, so I'm surprised I've already received these 4 replies.

And as for Edwina accepting Eduardo, well, like Vio & Juni says, how will you know until you try? ;) :) If you wanted to, I could drop him off Friday evening on my way home and you could do a "test run" over the weekend. If it looks like it'll work out, he can stay (?) and if not, I'll pick him up either Monday on my way to work or Monday evening depending on your hours. If it doesn't work out, Edwina will think it's just another irritating visitor (like her doggie buddies ;) ) and get over it real quick, and if it works out, we'll have Princess Edwina and Prince Eduardo to dote over here at PT. :D

However, seeing as he seems to be rather shy/scared, if I bring him Friday evening, you might not see him all weekend and Edwina won't even know he's there. ;) :D

It would be so wonderful if you could take him, but please know that I'm not trying to pressure you in anyway and I would understand completely if you decided against it....but if you ask anybody here at PT, Edwina definitely needs a friend, right everybody? (no pressure, yeah right!) ;) :D

[ScantyNebula]

We ALL think Edwina has been alone long enough and needs a new friend. Toby backs me on this one too. ;) ;)

[Vermontcat]

I think it would be great if Edwina could have a new brother. I can just picture the two of them curled up together.:)
I think the weekend visit sounds like a good idea, keep up the good work with him T&P's mom!:)

[PayItForward]

Edwina definately needs a sibling :D

[Barbara]

Edwardo is a strong competition in the pink-nosie contest (the winner is Toby, of course).
Try it Sara, try it:)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Needless to say, I haven't gotten a lot of work done yet today. ;) :rolleyes: :D But I have taken some pictures and am getting to know Eduardo better and better. :D

My boss is definitely a softie. Here's a "toy" he rigged up, hoping to get Eduardo to come out of his shell and play a bit. It didn't work because either Eduardo doesn't know how to play, or he is still unsure of himself in his new environment.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p75c9d5c1a564523d5ff146cb7ecfa55e/fbe5352f.jpg

He started crawling out from under the table - doing tiny "happy feet" as he went.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p392d33846d35b52f31ed49aa145d6e28/fbe5352e.jpg

Didn't get all the way out, but had a big yawn, and of course I only got the end of it, with a little bit of the Elvis look to him. :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pf04a608ec2523ed0d891a772363e9c06/fbe5352c.jpg

Then he started turning his head upside down like Tubby does - adorable.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/peb11ad1c95b6fbf083d9d3a505529fa9/fbe5352b.jpg

Then rolled over and looked sweet. He really does remind me of K'Cee in this pic.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pdbd651c6309153c8aafb9ed95a5412d3/fbe5352a.jpg

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I went to Petsmart during lunch and spent more money on him. I think I've spent more money on him in the last two days then I've spent on T & P in the last 10 years! ;)

Since he does have his claws, I thought a catnip scratcher might be a good thing to make him feel more comfortable - and help him to not even get started on my bosses desk. My desk is metal so I wasn't worried about that. ;) He adores the scratcher, and is laying on/by it right now, half falling asleep.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p45393fdb77e28271cfe38581fccd2b6f/fbe51729.jpg

Oh, and I think he's a drooler because the cardboard looked a little wet when he got done. And I also bought a brush to help clean him up a bit, and I didn't realize it at the time, but my hand was a little wet when I got done brushing him. :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p7c6a2d9dcbada309c759d940a3ae8c46/fbe51728.jpg

It was then time for a bath. Yeah!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p5fa4335fa40d7452720c86918ae5b640/fbe51726.jpg

A nice big yawn (and again, I only got the end of it :rolleyes: )
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p51eef7995d99f15bdc69d271cf1a6a1c/fbe51727.jpg

And then he got comfortable for a little more cleaning time.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pb9d23f42c015632c3d959eb230cbe770/fbe51725.jpg

Then the gas man came to the door, so I shooed him back into my boss's office so he wouldn't run out the door. He hid under the table again until the gas man was gone. Then I called to him and he answered - he's quite the talker. I kept calling and he kept answering, but wouldn't come out. So I peeked my head around the wall, and he was peeking his head out the door - sooo cute - but I didn't get a pic (drat!). He looked a lot like the very first pic I saw of him from the tenants. He did come out when he saw me, came over for some pets, then went back to his scratcher. After I wrote the part above about him laying on/by it, I turned around and this is what I saw.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p2643bd7c62fadd681aee046fad36f819/fbe50ead.jpg

The next time I looked, though, he was gone. Must have heard some noise that scared him, but I didn't even hear him go. So slow but sure he's warming up to me. :D

[jenluckenbach]

E's S. If you don't take him, I sure will. How could anyone resist that face!?!

[PayItForward]

Take him home for the weekend, we can change Terry's mind.

You are so falling for this cat :D

Assuming ES doesn't adopt him ?!?

[lynnestankard]

The more pics., I see of this gorgeous boy - the more I think Edwina would adore to have a lovely brother!!

Lynne

[jenluckenbach]

I need you to look deep into these eyes:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pdbd651c6309153c8aafb9ed95a5412d3/fbe5352a.jpg
Next, I need you to go down to my signature and take a moment and look into each and every one of my cats' eyes................Imagine them saying (in the most hypnotic voice)
"YOU WILL TAKE ME HOME..................YOU WILL TAKE ME HOME..................YOU WILL TAKE ME HOME.................YOU WILL TAKE ME HOME..................."

Now, who is going to weaken first???:D

[K & L]

What a gorgeous guy! Wish I could have a cat at my office!:D I hope he finds a good home soon! Good rescue job!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Ok, a few more pics and I've gotta get to work. :rolleyes: :D

So I called to him and he came this time, talking the whole time. I had to answer the phone, and when I turned around, this is what I saw.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p93aae86156cabbf782d4895a504e09a0/fbe4fdea.jpg

I pet him a little and got this.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p72677311ee7c6fee6cac646c4f001612/fbe4fde4.jpg

And this
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p0dc4867190e53032655b0ac53bf4b212/fbe4fdde.jpg

Then he went and sat on his scratcher - goofy kitty.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p9b041ed1843de4def8929109c791aab5/fbe4fdd8.jpg

And took a gander at the "toy" my boss rigged up. Didn't know what to make of it, so he went back to "his" office to take another nap.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/pc48bcbac7edcede1600e357e3368f33b/fbe4fdd3.jpg

He really seems to be sleeping a lot. I think he was up part of the night last night because the white door has paw marks all over it like he was trying to get to the window to see out (the window is about 3' from the floor). I had also put a piece of cardboard in the mail slot to block him from trying to get out that way, and the cardboard was on the floor this morning when my boss came in, so Eduardo must have got it out somehow. I'm sooo glad he is too big to fit through the mail slot, or he wouldn't be here right now.

Anyway, I'm hoping he's sleeping a lot because he knows he's safe and is catching up on a month of little to no sleep. Occassionally I'll call to him, he'll come out for a minute or two, then back to "his" office for another nap. Also, my boss is gone, so the lights are off in his office so I think that makes Eddie feel a little safer too.

Ok, gotta go to work now. Hope you all enjoy the pics! :D

Oh, and Sara, Kristen from Red Door called. She said they have a waiting list for kitties to get into their shelter, but that I should send her a pic and they will put him on the website and maybe show the pic to people if they don't find what they're looking for when they look over the kitties that are already in the shelter. So I'll be emailing her a pic and brief bio. :D

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Next, I need you to go down to my signature and take a moment and look into each and every one of my cats' eyes................Imagine them saying (in the most hypnotic voice)
"YOU WILL TAKE ME HOME..................YOU WILL TAKE ME HOME..................YOU WILL TAKE ME HOME.................YOU WILL TAKE ME HOME..................."

Now, who is going to weaken first???:D
You might find T&P and E's S on your front door tomorrow, demanding to adopt your 13 cats ?!?

[Prairie Purrs]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid65/p0dc4867190e53032655b0ac53bf4b212/fbe4fdde.jpg
Oh, my, if I still lived in Illinois, I'd be driving to Chicago to get this guy! :D I think he'd be able to charm Edwina. ;)

[krazyaboutkatz]

He's gorgeous Debbie. Thanks for the great pics. :D I also agree that Edwina needs a brother. If Edwina's Secretary did accept your offer to keep him over the weekend, I don't think that this would be long enough for any one to tell if Edwina would get along with another cat. My cats accept other cats fairly easily and it takes them a minimum of a week unless it's a kitten. I sure hope that something will work out for this big sweetheart of a cat. :)

[CameozMom]

I just wanted to say what a sweetie Eduardo is! He does look huge!! I hope he finds a home soon! I would love to have another cat, but I really don't think Cameo could adjust to one! I am willing to try, but she saw one out the window and she went into a FIT! There's this huge cat at Petsmart here (looks alot like Eduardo) and I want him so so bad! But I am afraid to get them together because I am afraid that one would hurt the other!

I do have a comment/question (whatever you wanna call it :) )



I would like to give him a bath, but he seemed upset after the vet trip - like he didn't trust me anymore - so I'm going to hold off on the bath thing - and hopefully he'll start cleaning himself up a bit now that he's inside.




Has anyone ever tried those little "bath cloths" that they sell at Petsmart? I was wondering if this would help his shedding and "dirty paws" as you called it. ;) I bought some for Cameo, because it seemed like she was shedding faster than I could brush her, and I didn't want to make her skin sore from brushing her so much. These worked pretty good for me, but I was wondering if anyone else had used them.



Well, that's all for me! Good Luck Tubby & Peanut's Mom! Good Luck Eduardo! You are certainly a ham for the camera!!





Susie

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I came in this morning, and Eduardo was under the drafting table again. I think he likes it under there. :)

So he realized I was here and came out - but wouldn't come into my office. So I went to my boss's office to see what he was up to. I think I interrupted a bath. :) But when he saw me, he immediately started rubbing against a chair, then went over to his water. We don't have any bowls around here, so I improvised - knowing kitties like drinking out of glasses anyway, and gave him an old coffee cup to drink out of. Well, he went over to the glass, sniffed it.....then dipped his paw in! I thought I had another Peanut on my hands :rolleyes: but he just dipped once then started drinking. He didn't sniff his paw or lick it or anything after dipping, but still had to dip first. Silly kitty. ;) :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Ok, unfortunately I can't spend all day taking pics and posting them here again....I've gotta get some work done or my boss is going to say the cat has got to go.

So the last pics for the day.....maybe. ;) :D

Eduardo will come out by me, but unless I constantly pay attention to him he always went back into my boss's office to hide. So I'm sitting here on the computer, calling to him. He answers me but doesn't come out. I keep calling, he keeps answering, but no show. So I stop calling. About 15 minutes later, I start calling again. No answer this time. I call a few more times and still no answer. I turn around to get up and go see what he's doing and look what I saw.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid66/ped6f28421430334872b098f857626573/fbe37efe.jpg
:D :D

This chair is behind me when I'm on the computer, but is only about 5 feet away from me. I don't know when he came out, but he sure is quiet when he wants to be. ;) :D

I talked to him a little, went over and petted him, came back to my desk and when I turned around again.....
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid66/p334075947d214f2a9a4b7dd12306b8c2/fbe37efc.jpg
:D :D

He seems so timid and shy, and afraid of the front office here, but....I had mentioned that I tried to block the mail slot so he wouldn't get out and he ripped the cardboard out of it - but thankfully couldn't get out. Well last night I put the cardboard back in, and covered the whole thing with some paper taped around all the edges so he'd have to tear the paper to get to the cardboard to get to the mail slot. Sooo.....this morning I come in and the paper is in shreads and the cardboard is out of the slot again. :rolleyes: So I know he's got a side to him that really wants to get out at night. I'm thinking it's because he was probably most active at night while he was out. I try and keep him awake during the day so he sleeps at night, and I was hoping the scratcher thing would help keep him occupied, but the shreaded paper is evidence that he can't hide. Don't know what I'm going to rig up tonight - especially since I have to leave early and he'll be here alone for a longer time period.....any suggestions? I could close him in my boss's office, but I guess I'd rather not do that unless absolutely necessary. The good news is that he doesn't fit through the mail slot, but I have all sorts of horrible visions of him trying and getting stuck......:(

[ramanth]

No suggestions about the mail slot, but I just wanted to say it's great that he is slowly coming out of his shell.

I can't get over how pink his nose is! He's so adorable. :D

*Just wondering if ES is still considering..... ;) *

[PayItForward]

Don't know what I'm going to rig up tonight - especially since I have to leave early and he'll be here alone for a longer time period.....any suggestions? I could close him in my boss's office, but I guess I'd rather not do that unless absolutely necessary. The good news is that he doesn't fit through the mail slot, but I have all sorts of horrible visions of him trying and getting stuck......

Take him home overnight, tell Terry it is too prevent him getting stuck in the letterbox over night. Poor Kitty.

Mention that E's S will probually adopt him, so he KNOWS you haven't got any ideas about keeping him (He He).

Take him home, you know you want to

[HayleyRosie]

Oh I wish I could have him. Are you keeping him?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Well....I asked Terry, and unfortunately there is no way this sweetie is coming home with me - even if it is only at night and with the intention that I'll still look for a home for him. :( :( Sometimes he just makes me soooo mad. :mad: :( :rolleyes:

I found some heavier paper to cover the mail slot last night - legal size file folders to be exact. Must have worked because they are still intact this morning - yeah! :D As soon as I came in he started meowing to me, but wouldn't come out of "his" office until he saw me. Then he was all over me, rubbing and looking for pets. I took a few pics and some small videos which I'm working on now, and will post real soon.

Right now - and for the past 15 minutes or so - he has been laying on the floor next to me, belly wide open, in the cutest pose, but unfortunately I ran my batteries dead with the earlier pics and videos and my spare battery is at home - drat! He's got such a soft looking tummy, but when I go to rub it, he pushes his head into my hand like he wants his head petted and not his tummy rubbed - have to break him of that habit. ;) :D Especially if he's going to keep offering his tummy up like that. ;) :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm testing a video here. It's kind of weird because it looks almost like he's in water the way the pic is wavy, but I think that's because I tried to make it small. The bigger one I have doesn't do that.

In the beginning you can see him doing "happy feet" in the air :D and then he actually reaches for my hand to bring it to him to pet him. How sweet is that! :D He's resting now on one of the green chairs that I posted a pic of yesterday.

I got a call from a rescue org that works only with fosters, so they are going to put his pic and bio up on their website. They said they get a few hundred hits a day on it, and the fact that I'm willing to transport him will help - especially since there are so many kittens these days that the 3-4 year olds often get overlooked.

Another one called yesterday and said they are all full now, but if adoptions go well this weekend they may be able to take him in next week sometime. I didn't want to turn him in to a shelter, but they sound like a really good one - no kill and they make follow up calls and everything, so that might be an option also since I'm not getting much emotional support from either Terry or my boss on this. With Terry, it's like I can't even mention Eddie's name and he gets all defensive, and my boss just keep making comments like...I'll say "Don't let the cat out." and he'll come back with "Why not?" Or I'll say "Close the door so the cat doesn't get out." and he'll say "So, then he'll be gone and we won't have to worry about him anymore." He's a softy, but....:mad:

So anyway, this is Eddie's new favorite spot.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid66/p4e59d564f4930ea8dd9dccc95b1a4f46/fbe19099.jpg

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Wow! It worked! Thanks Kim (ramanth) for the little instruction on how to use WMM. I edited and made it smaller and it worked - yippeee! I can now post small videos! Yipee!!! :D :D :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

This one you need to have your sound on to hear him meowing. He's a real talker when he's looking for attention. :D

[Vermontcat]

Cute video!:) Samantha loves being rubbed in the same spots!
About Terry and your two cat rule, it could be worse, my husband has the one cat rule.:(
I hope that years from now after Samantha has lived a full, long, happy life
that maybe I can make a deal of getting two small cats that would be the same as one big one.;)
Good luck in finding a new home for your office cat, I noticed that he color coordinates well with the rug so any shedded fur will blend right in. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Well....I asked Terry,
and unfortunately there is no way this sweetie
is coming home with me - even if it is
only at night... :mad:

Sometimes he just makes me soooo mad. :mad: :( :rolleyes:


Hey Deb ~

Mebbee ya otta ask Mistur Two Katz Iz Da Limit iffin he
ebber thunk about ~
* Fixin hiz own mealz ebery nite...
* Kleenin da Howze by hiz-SELF...
* Sleepin inna MoturHowze - by hiz-SELF :eek:...

Possibly a lil more *reflekshun* onna proz an konz
of Eddie moovin in mite have an effekt!?? :p

Gud Luk - to boff You an Eddie! :D

[Prairie Purrs]

Or you could just take him home and when Terry mentions that there's a third cat in the house, look very concerned and say something like, "Third cat? You see a third cat? That could be a sign of a neurological disorder--maybe you should schedule a, er, CAT scan." ;)

[Randi]

Oh Debbie, he is such a sweetheart!! :p I have to keep coming back and look at the pics - thanks for posting them! He has really settled in well there! :D - Darn, I couldn't see the video clip. :(

I can picture how you've been running around looking for more paper and tape the last few days - what a luck you have a boss with a soft heart! I so hope you find a solution for the weekend - I think something is in progress right this minute. I'm so exited to hear news!! Has Sara reached you yet? How are you gonna get him a box? :eek: I'll stay up late to see what happens!

GOOD LUCK!! - and lots of hugs for being who you are! :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Eddie (short for Eduardo and also short for my sweet Eddie boy) was sleeping on the floor by me before. On his side with his front paws curled under - so sweet. I was typing away, glanced over and this is what I saw.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid66/p97d751022bb49802fd003cc5d5982c62/fbe10936.jpg

He sleeps like that all the time now, and that's even sweeter than the "on the side with paws curled under" pose. :D

I love it when kitties need to "air out their tummy" like this. :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

I need to go and get Eduardo's room ready for him. He is on his way over right now!

[zippy-kat]

CONGRATS!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

It is just for the weekend!

[zippy-kat]

:o ohhh...

well, here's hopin' he turns into a permanent resident ;)

[Prairie Purrs]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
It is just for the weekend!
Suuuuure it is! ;)

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
It is just for the weekend!
Mmm. Don't believe you. He He. :)

Don't forget beautiful Edwina will properly be snotty and sulk for a few weeks BUT she WILL come around, cats just need time.

All the best hopeing for cuddling kitties photos.

:D Eduardo :D got :D a :D home :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

Jeeperz-Kreeperz! :p
"*Seekrit Misshun*"
"Wanna *Keep it QUIET*"

OK! Mum'z da wurd...
We won't eben let DAD reed da PM...
*Seekrit'z Safe* wiff us...

AN TEN minnitz later... :eek:!
Da hole WURLD knowz bout it!!! :rolleyes: ....


Originally posted by Randi
...a solution for the weekend -
I think something is in progress right this minute.
... How are you gonna get him a box? :eek:
I'll stay up late to see what happens!



Originally posted by zippy-kat
CONGRATS!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D

And then THIS Wun...

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
I need to go and get Eduardo's room ready for him.
He is on his way over right now!

Now THAT leevez a Lot to da Imaginashun!

GUD Gollie!
Sum *SEEKRIT*!!

But let da Rekurd show...
*WE* dint say NUFFIN to NUNBUDDIE -
jest like we gots TOLD da do!!

(Prolly wuz onna 6 a-klok Newz, too!) :p

[Vermontcat]

Oh boy! Edwina's Secretary you better post a lot of photos this weekend! I can't wait to see what Edwina thinks!:D

Is he there yet? Is he there yet?:)

[Cinder & Smoke]

:rolleyes:

Gud Greef! :p

Jest HOW Long duz it take ta drive Cross Towne!?

:rolleyes:

This *waitin* iz fur da Burdz!

Izzee dere Yet?

[Edwina's Secretary]

He is here but I can't find him!!!!! T&P mom and I sat with him for a while until he seemed comfy. I saw her off and went to take him a treat and I CAN"T FIND HIM. He is in the basement with the door shut.

Off to search again!!!!

[PayItForward]

It is amazing where a scared cat can hide.

Good luck locating him. :D

[LoudLou]

Originally posted by PayItForward

Don't forget beautiful Edwina will properly be snotty and sulk for a few weeks BUT she WILL come around, cats just need time.



It took Princess Mocha Bean a while too... but now she loves her brother... well, most of the time.....

Edwina,
Brothers are great... there is always someone else to point the claw at... and twice the treats! Shhh.. don't tell but I LOVE to cuddle and play with Bonzo, too.

Miss Mocha Bean

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
He is here but I can't find him!!!!!

... He is in the basement with the door shut.


Ya gotz a Draftin Tabul down there?

He seemz ta like *hidin* unner wunna thoze tingz!

Kum'mone OUT, Eddie!
Tyme ta start *checkin out* yur NEW HOWZE!

An Miz Edwina'z prolly all Dolled Up an
waitin ta see ya!

>>We all **HOPE**<< :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

I took Edwina downstairs with me to help look for Eddie. My wounds will heal I'm sure. Eddie strolls across the floor like he been there all the while!

For the weekend he is staying in my niece's rooms in the basement. My niece and Turnip are off on break. When Debbie brought him over he used his litter box and had a bite to eat. Good boy!

Edwina hissed and growled at Debbie. Very embarrassing! Also, my niece and I will be having a conversation about proper dusting techinque. If Eddie is going to be under the furniture all the time I'd rather he not be covered with dust bunnies.

Photos tomorrow (without dust bunnies!)

[zippy-kat]

Does he have a hat yet? :D

Congrats on one heckuva catch, Miz Edwina. He sure is a looker! We know you're just playin' hard to get....;)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
I took Edwina downstairs with me to help look for Eddie.

My wounds will heal I'm sure.

OH MY!

There are *WOUNDS*!? :eek:
Could you 'splain? :confused:





For the weekend he is staying in my niece's rooms in the basement.

Oh, COOL!
Then on Monday he moves in - UPstairs, rite!? :p



Edwina hissed and growled at Debbie.
Very embarrassing!

*OOPsie*!

NawTEE, Edwina! :rolleyes:
Be *nice* to Auntee Deb -
she brung yur NEW Brudder HOME!

[Cataholic]

Goodness! Turn my back for a MOMENT, and the whole world changes. I cannot believe Edwina is getting a brother!!! That is about past cool!! And, to think I helped with the naming...send no royalties now, ES.

Please get us some detailed info!! And, you gotta believe us multi cat households....it takes time to introduce #2 to #1...but, it gets easier all the time.

[zippy-kat]

Is he her beau or her brudder?:confused:

very :cool: either way!

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
I took Edwina downstairs with me to help look for Eddie. My wounds will heal I'm sure. Eddie strolls across the floor like he been there all the while!

For the weekend he is staying in my niece's rooms in the basement. My niece and Turnip are off on break. When Debbie brought him over he used his litter box and had a bite to eat. Good boy!

Edwina hissed and growled at Debbie. Very embarrassing! Also, my niece and I will be having a conversation about proper dusting techinque. If Eddie is going to be under the furniture all the time I'd rather he not be covered with dust bunnies.

Photos tomorrow (without dust bunnies!)

Could you come over here when you are done with her?
:p
YYEAAAA!!! I am so Happy for you all!

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!! :D I was hoping to hear that Edwina was going to get a new brother. I sure hope that everything works out. :) I'm sure it will eventually because Eduardo looks like a real sweetheart and he'll probably still let Edwina rule the house. :)

[PayItForward]

Please can we have an update. I want to know how things are going. :D

Oh, yeah. You may find that your furkids may fight a little at the start. If there is no claws out, let them have it out. It helps them settle down faster.

Introducing George to Milly was the hardest intro but when I look back I see I made things worse. I used to rush over and pick up George everytime Milly slapped or hissed at him.

I have learnt if there is no blood, let the furkids sort things out on their own.

Though you may be lucky and have an dead easy intro (fingers crossed)

Oh. Photos, Photos. :D

[IttyBittyKitty]

:D

Another Pet Talk success story - Edwina and her new friend will be getting along nicely before you know it.

My old housemate adopted a second cat whilst I was living there. Like Eddie, the new cat Mini hid in the basement for ages. She also fought with the resident, Maxi. The two cats do not cuddle up to each other or anything like that, but they have learnt to tolerate each other and are usually quite civil. It just takes time.

:)

[Randi]

Gosh, he's in your house! :eek: This is too exiting! It's just perfect that your niece and Turnip are away this weekend. I can hardly wait to hear how it's going and to see some pics - when you've finished playing with dustbunnies. :D

Sara, I hope you haven't been scratched too severely! Ouch! I bet Edwina is mad! What is all this fuss about a handsome boy who suddenly invades her premises and gets all the attention - we just can't have that!! :rolleyes: I hope they'll get friendlier over the weekend - and you decide to keep him. He is such a sweetheart and I'm sure Edwina will come around eventually. They'lll keep each other company while you're at work. ;)

Waiting anxiously for pics! :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

I would post photos of Eduardo but....I haven't seen him!!! My huysband and I have crawled all around..through the dustbunnies, flashlight in hand...we can hear him but we can't see him! I have the screen porch all ready for him so he can have some sun light and fresh air but I can't find him>>..:rolleyes: :mad: :rolleyes:

Meanwhile...Edwina is refusing to acknowledge anything unusual going on.....

[Randi]

Oh dear! :rolleyes: I hope he hasn't got stuck somewhere and can't get loose. :( I bet he'll come out when he gets hungry! ;)

Edwina, now it's your turn, use all your charm, get him out of his hiding place and give him a nosekiss to make him feel welcome! :D

Good luck cat hunting! ;)

OMG, I have missed this thread completely!:eek: :rolleyes:
Luckily, Randi told me about it today! As it is rather long, I printed it out completely, and read it while laying down on my couch:D :D Clever hey;) :p
Wow, what a great rescue story! Eduardo is a very very handsome boy! Oh, his colouring is just super!! Thanks for all the great pics; I just love that soft belly of his:D :D !

I hope you will be able to keep him, Sara. He is gorgeous, and his furr matches wonderfully with Princess Edwina's!! Oh please, Princess of the house, put on your nicest hat, and post in that basement, singing beautiful romantic cat-songs:) Handsome Eddie will be happy when he finally sees how well-behaved and good-looking you are !!

Nose-kissies to both Edwina and Eduardo!!:) :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Come on, Eddie, come out come out wherever you are! :D

Have you found him yet? Hopefully he doesn't make himself too scarce. He is a little shy, so if he hasn't come out yet, if you sit quietly on the floor and call to him, he might come out. Worked for me anyway.

In my opinion this

Meanwhile...Edwina is refusing to acknowledge anything unusual going on.....
is the best news yet! If she is just going about her daily business, she must not be bothered by the fact that there is another cat living in her basement. :D

Sara seemed a little embarrassed by the dust bunnies, but I think it's cute when kitties have cobwebs and dust bunnies stuck to their whiskers. Sometimes Tubby will come up from the basement with spiderwebs stuck to his whiskers, and I just laugh and ask him what sorts of goodies he found down there. :D

And Edwina is even cuter in person - even when she's hissing and shooting daggers from her eyes. :D I was holding Eduardo in the carrier and Sara picked up Edwina to see what kind of reaction she'd have. Nothing at first, but then all of a sudden the hissing and growling started. After that, even though Eduardo was safe in the basement, I think Edwina still associated me with him and that's why she hissed. She's so cute with her little harness on, with the bell on it that tinkles everytime she moves. I could here her tinkling on over to where we were standing when I first got there. :D

And as long as Edwina allows it, the only problem I could see having Eduardo there is that he might not know how to act in such fine surroundings! I'm sure it was probably art students that had him before (there's a lot of them in my neighborhood at work) so I'm sure his dwellings were typical grungy student apartment style, then he was in the alley, so a lovely house with a beautiful backyard and screen porch might be beyond his compression right now. :D

I'll be checking back tomorrow sometime, so I hope he appears and everything starts going a little more smoothly. Sara, you just gotta remember that he's shy and probably still scared, so patience and slow quiet movements are best right now until he gets a little more familiar with you, Don, Edwina and his surroundings. Good luck and Eddie....BEHAVE!

[kimlovescats]

I just love his face and what beautiful markings ... and such a PINK nose!!!! How wonderful that he is with Edwina for "the weekend"!!!! ;) ;) ;)

[NoahsMommy]

OK, WHERE have I been???

I am hereby IN LOVE with this little guy. Seeing his first video did something to my heart. He is a total doll!!!

I can't wait to "hear" how things are going at Edwina and Eduardo's house!!! :D

[ramanth]

EDDIE!!! Come out and play! :D

T&P, I love the pics and video's of him. :) He's got the most adorable pink nose.

Glad I could be of help with the WMM. :)

I'm hoping everything works out with Eddie. :D

[popcornbird]

What in the world! This is my penalty for not visiting the cat section often. Edwina got a brother, and I don't even know?!?!?!?! :eek::eek::eek: OMG! Congrats Princess Edwina and Edwina's Secretary! He is SOOOOOOOO adorable! Need to know more! Everything's so unclear! :eek:

[Randi]

How big is Eduardo? Don thought he looked rather large in the photo. (I.E. could Edwina beat him up or would he beat up Edwina?)
We all know now!! :D

[Sonia59]

Thanks for bringing this thread up, it was interesting to read, and funny!:) But so frustrating that all the pictures are gone :(

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

He's 11 lbs right now. He seems to be big boned, and will probably gain some weight once he is fed on a regular basis, but somehow I get the feeling that Edwina would put him in his place within the first few hours, and that will be the end of that.
Boy, did I have things nailed down right from the beginning or what? ;):D

I would say the only thing I got wrong was the part about "that will be the end of that" since she still puts him in his place every chance she gets. ;):D

5 years on - thanks again, Sara, for taking a chance on a sweet loving boy, who has only gotten in.....oh....a smidgeon of trouble since coming "home." :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

I should thank you Debbie for "helping" Eddie become a part of my family!

And thanks Randi and ChrisH so very much for resurfacing this thread. What wonderful memories it contains!