Introducing Houdini

UPDATED

Hello everyone on Pet Talk,

I haven't posted for a while, been busy with work, decorating and just life in general (as John Lennon said, life is what happens when you're busy making other plans!)
In this time we have taken in another cat so we now have three!
So here are some pictures of Houdini. She was at the boarding place I work, and had been a regular boarder for years, however her family had split up and they asked if we knew anybody who would be interested, and if not then that they would board her for a while, but otherwise to take her to the vets to be put to sleep! Naturally my boss wouldn't do that, so we put her on a rehoming list with the local cat charity. I decided I would take her home in the mean time and see how she got along with Sunny & Xavier. They were happy for us to do this whilst she was on the waiting list as the chances of her being adopted at such an old age were very slim, as people want cute kittens not senior cats. We have had her since the end of November 2010 and she has settled in fine.
She is 15 years old well going on to 16. She seems in good overall health, and her vaccinations were up to date. She eats okay, and is very playful for her age, particularly with small mice toys. She is very placid, and a total lap magnet, not a naughty tortie at all! She loves to cuddle on laps, and really likes her igloo bed that we gave her. She's a total sweetheart and we are growing to love her every day.
I am making an appointment next week as I think she needs her teeth checked, maybe has a little tooth problem. I'll let you know.
So here are some nice pictures of her old majesty, she is spoiled already (oh and loves her treat of daily cat milk!)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...t/IMG_0697.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...t/IMG_0698.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...t/IMG_0686.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...t/IMG_0694.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...t/IMG_0689.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...t/IMG_0696.jpg

What a beautiful girl!

Hi pretty girl Houdini. I think it's awesome that you welcomed her into your home for the remainder of her golden years. Shame on the old family for someone not taking responsibility for her until the end. I look forward to seeing more pics and hearing about her vet appt. Sending good thoughts for a good report on her teeth.



Amy

Thank you for taking her in. She's beautiful!

Oh My! Just look at all those colors on her. She is so pretty .... and lucky that you brought her into your home. I'm so glad she has a place to call "home" in her old age. I enjoyed the photos. Kay in NC

Kate, you never told me how stunning her colors are! WOW! Such a beauty! And she has kept her figure well, too, lol.

Hi Houdini, welcome to a PT home!

She is beautiful - such a lucky girl to have found a wonderful home late in life.

Thank you :love:

She sure is one beautiful and lucky kitty. How wonderful of you to take her in. Your photos of her are beautiful too.

Houdini is stunning:eek: I can't believe she is a senior - what a beautiful girl:love:

Such a lovely girl, thank goodness you were able to take her in. Give her a kiss from me!

Congrats!!!:D She's such a gorgeous girl. I'm so glad that she's fitting into your home so well.:) I'll never understand why some people would rather put their animals down than to try to find them a new home.:mad: I hope that her vet visit will go well and that her teeth will check out okay. Good luck.:)

Good day, Your Majesty! You are very beautiful! I like your black and golden coat and your white paws!

What a BEAUTY!!! WOW! She is a real eye popper!! Congratulations on your new home pretty girl!!

What a beauty she is! Her colors are very striking and she looks very good for 15 years old. I hope you get to enjoy this lovely lady for a long time!:love:

wow!!.. pretty pretty kitty..

all the grey hairs could easily be confused by her tortie pattern.. she does not look 15 at all.. ;)