I'm adopting a kitten

Jen,

Did you read what I posted about Joey attacking Redbud? I
don't mean the playful pounce & wrestle session of playful cats,
I mean a "serious" "I'm going to kill you" attack. My inside boys
don't do that, never have. If Red, Mikey, or Punkin ever get too
carried away with a play session, one cat will break it off & refuse
to play the game anymore. No harm, no foul & they're still friends
afterwards. Don't all cats play like this? I admit, I don't know that
much about cat behavior & only have experience with my four.
I do know that outside cats tend to play "for keeps" more often.
What I'm saying is "is it the exception to have four male cats that
get along well all the time" & do you think it's unrealistic to think
that Joey will ever un-learn the fight to live attitude he's had to
have from growing up outside. He was pretty well beat up when
I found him, something my four have never had to experience.
I truly need to have a peaceful house. Any advise would be much
appreciated. Thanks. Liz.

Really wanted to update a little on the kitties. Katie (grey cat)
has had a remarkable calming effect on the "boys". I think she's
going to be a big help in reducing the stress levels around here.
Can't post any more right now as I have an all day class today.
I'll try to check in at lunch. Have a great day everyone.:D

So much has happened since I last posted on Joey. He's
doing great. Saturday was the first day that Joey spent with
all four other kitties & all was well. Well, only one spat with
Punkin and that was settled quickly between them. No hard
feelings on either side.:D I stayed with them all or within
earshot of them most of the day and all when pretty well.
Sunday was even better. Joey is such a sweet little guy, I just
knew he'd blend in if my other kitties would calm down & be
themselves with him. Katie(grey LH kitty) was deemed very
adoptable by the local Humane Society & I turned her over to
them last week along with all her medical records. She's such
a sweetheart & I hope by now she's found her perfect home.
I just didn't have the space for both & felt that Joey with his
"funny" eye would stand the least chance of being adopted.

It feels so good to finally see the" light at the end of the
tunnel". Bringing in another kitty can be very emotionally
draining. A good thing, but it's getting harder to find the time
and energy to do much more of it.I'll have some pics of all the
kitties by this Weds. I'll post some then. :)

I'm so glad to hear that Joey is doing well and that he's also getting along with his new siblings. :) I'm sorry to hear that you had to give Katie to the Humane Society. Hopefully she'll find another loving forever home soon. Thanks for the update and I'm looking forward to seeing some new pics of Joey. :)

Here's Katie..... She's a perfect sweetie.:)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/fab3f9e8.jpg

It is sad that I can't keep everyone I come across.:( but, I
don't have the space or the money to responsibily care for more
than the, now seven, cats and one dog that I have. I've always
hoped that I could adopt an older dog someday too. There are
just so many deserving animals needing homes.

Sorry, I'll have to post the others later. Imagestation is sooooo
slow right now.

p.s. Please excuse the messy room. The maid's had the last two
weeks off.:rolleyes:

Liz, I think knowing your limits is most important! Looking at my crew of 8, I'm not sure I know my own!!! :o I'm sure Katie will be just fine. And what good news to read that Joey is adapting to his new home!!! :)

Thanks Logan. I thought you would understand.:) Believe
me, I finally understand that I will not be able to save or keep
all of them no matter how much I wish I could.:(

Here's a pic of Joey(on couch) & Blackie(looking up).

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...0fcc0000003610

Here's Mikey;

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...8e030000001610

Redbud & Punkin.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...0f180000001610

Mikey stretching.......

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...8ec10000001610

Punkin....

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...cea90000005610

And finally, Momma Kitty. Mom to Redbud & Mikey. She looks
so unhappy in this pic, but she isn't.:D She always squints out
in the sun.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...ce1d0000001610


She still misses Sugar, but she's beginning to act more like her
old self again.:)

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Originally posted by lizbud
Here's a pic of Joey(on couch) & Blackie(looking up).
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/4...0fcc0000003610

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Oh my! They look exactly alike! How do you tell them apart?

All your kitties are adorable. Thanks for the pics! :D

Joey looks so sleek and healthy! It is hard to believe he was in such a terrible state only 2 months ago! Good job, Lizbud!

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Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Oh my! They look exactly alike! How do you tell them apart?

All your kitties are adorable. Thanks for the pics! :D

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Oh, no they don't really. Can't tell it by that pic, I'll try to get
another so you can see them side by side. Blackie has shorter
little legs & is VERY plump.:D Joey has longer slender legs &
a leaner body type. I don't think he'll ever be fat, but he is a
lot healthier looking than he used to be. :D

Thanks stacwase, didn't see your post before.:) Here's an older
pic of Blackie that sort of shows his, ahem, width.:D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...0/fcad21ef.jpg

Each one is gorgeous!!:D Great pictures Liz, thanks for sharing.:)

I hope things are going well, and Joey is continuing to settle in. Thanks for posting pics if the other kitties - they are all gorgeous!

Ally Cat's Mommy,

Thanks. :) Joey's doing very well with the other cats now.
It's almost like he's always been here. They all get along just
great. :D I'm so happy & relieved about that. The one thing
I had not figured on was my dog Smokey. He does know each
and every kitty as a different personality and knew that Joey
was NEW. Joey & Smokey have been getting to know each
other for the last few weeks & thank heavens, they seem to
be hitting it off very well also. The weather here is pretty mild
for this time of year so I've opened a few windows today. Joey
& the others are in 7th heaven sitting in the windows & enjoying
the outside air & watching the birds & squirrels.:D

I wanted to update a little on Joey. He's doing very well as
are my other kitties.:D But the big news is Joey's eye is better.
It now looks completely normal.:) The Vet had said it would take
8 weeks or so, but he thought it would eventually. Joey is such
a velcro kitty & I would have loved him anyway, but I'm so glad
he'll be looking much better in pics now. Oh, and he's gained
about 2-3 lbs in these past weeks. He's not fat, but he's still
growing I guess.:D

He sounds marvelous, Liz, and he also sounds like he is thriving!!! :D :D :D

Makes me so happy, happy, happy!!! :)

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Originally posted by Logan
He sounds marvelous, Liz, and he also sounds like he is thriving!!! :D :D :D

Makes me so happy, happy, happy!!! :)

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Couldn't have said it better, Logan. :D

It's always wonderful to hear good news. Thanks for the update! :D

Liz I didin't get in on the start of this, but I did read through it and I am so happy to hear that Joey is doing so well.

You are so wonderful for taking him in and getting him treatment and giving him a home. Bless you.:)

My Joey says hi, and she is glad to hear that he is doing well also.:D

Liz, this is wonderful news!!!:D

Aw, Liz, that is such good news! :) :D :D

Ever wonder what happened with little Joey? He accidently
wandered into a photo shoot of the pups recently. Here's a pic
of him. He's doing great. As you can see, his eye damage was
not permanent. He's a real cuddlebug.:)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/f3c25559.jpg

What a cutie he's grown into! Thanks for the uppydate picture. :D

This is wonderful news Liz! :) :) :) He looks gorgeous, and it's great that he gets along so well with the rest of your gang.

Thanks for the update.

Oh, my, he is so gorgeous!! :D Thanks for the update, Liz. :D

Joey looks great! What lovely, shiny fur. You'll have to tell him he is a really handsome guy.
Thanks for taking him in, I'm sure that he came to you because he knew you would care for him. You've made a cat very happy!
Louise

Thought I'd sneak in one more picture.:D From last year here's
(left to right) Blackie, Punkin & Joey looking out one of the kitchen
windows to the backyard.They all love watching the birds,etc.



http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/f9666123.jpg

Actually I think you don't let us see enough of your kitties;)

It's great to hear that Joey is doing so well. He looks great in his pictures. :D We really don't see enough!

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Originally posted by Barbara
Actually I think you don't let us see enough of your kitties;)

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To tell the truth, I feel a little funny about posting pics & things
about my cats because I'm not a total devotee of cats. I mean
they are not my total focus in life & I never went out to find them
the way I did my dogs.Cats are beautiful, delicate creatures who
are fasninating to observe. I love & care for all my cats & dogs, but I have always felt more kinship with canines.

After reading posts from all the folks who have only cats, I feel
like a bit of an imposter. I do sneak in pictures of my kitties every
once in awhile though.:D Joey says thanks.:)

I just found this post, again, after all these years, and I must say that I understand, Liz, that dogs are easier to post about. Their personalities are more diverse and there is a more common bond with them (in my opinion), but I LOVE my cats dearly, just like you, and I think you should share more about yours. We just have different relationships with our cats than we do our dogs. They are no less loved, for sure. :)

Logan,

Thanks you for understanding what I tried to say.:) Liz.