The Oriental Express - the journey of my NEW KITTY!!!

[wolflady]

Some of you know that I've been looking for just the right Oriental for a long time, and recently visited with a lovely woman who breeds/shows these cats.

If you're interested in how this all transpired, the thread can be found here:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...iental+breeder

I'm now getting updates on Hunter, the retired show kitty that was recently fixed and will be looking for a home in the new year. Linda said that as long as Hunter is happy, that she thinks I would make a nice home for him. I'm so excited!

Here he is:


Today's update from Linda:
"Hi Karen,

Just wanted to let you know Hunter is doing well. He is still quite anxious but each day gets better. I think he will be able to leave home after the first of the year. He was born July 5th, 2005 so will be 2 y/o this coming July.

Linda"

It's interesting to know the exact birthdate of this kitty. I've never known any of the real birthdays of my kitties as they were all rescued, so I could only "create" birthdays for them. I sure hope Marius and Hunter like each other. I'll be in double white kitty love! *swoons*

I'm not sure if I want to keep the name Hunter though. Is that bad? I would keep his nickname though (huntin' buntin'), because he seems to enjoy it. *snicker*

When I tried to come up with a name for Marius 10 years ago (I can't believe it's been that long!), I actually had it narrowed down to two names:
Marius and Sirius

I liked the name Sirius, because it's the brightest white star in the sky. Unfortunately now, people will think I snagged it from the Harry Potter lexicon. Don't get me wrong, I love HP, but I had actually thought of that name long before HP even existed.

Marius and Sirius would be a neat combo, but now I'm undecided on that.

[catlover4ever]

What a handsome baby Hunter is. I wish you the best of luck with his adoption and introduction into your home.

[Laura's Babies]

He is so lovely and would be a great addition to any house! Sounds like the new year will bring you another baby to love!

[catmandu]

If You Have Half As Much Fun With Hunter As We Have Had With Miquelito And Pouncierge, Then You Are In For Some Fun, And An Occasional Knocked Over Item Or Two.
But They Are So Beautiful That They Are Well Woorth The Trouble.
A Big Hello To Hunter , From Us All At The Found Cat Hotel.

[Freedom]

Not EVERYONE will think you stole "Sirius" from Harry Potter. I thought of Sirius Satellite Radio, ha ha.

To change his name, just use both names for a month or so. "Sirius Hunter" Use the new name as the first part, so he hears that before his name, over and over. And then slowly drop the Hunter. He will still hear Huntin BUntin, whhich is real cute I think.


I really hope he adapts to home life well and moves in with you!

Sandra

[krazyaboutkatz]

Karen, thanks for the great update. I sure hope that everything will go well and that you'll be able to adopt him sometime in January. Even if you don't go with the name Sirius, I'm sure you'll be able to come up something else that's just as good. Good luck.

Edit: Since you have a Marius maybe you could name him Mobius. Just a thought. Then they could be known as the White M's.

[shais_mom]

ohhhh how exciting Karen!

[wolflady]

Thanks everyone

LOL KAK, the white M's! I like it

I'm now in the mode of trying to think up some other possible name options for Hunter. I tend to like celestial (like Sirius), Celtic, or unique names. I picked Marius's name from a book. I just liked the way it sounded, and it really seemed to fit him. I went back and forth between Marius and Sirius for a few days before settling on Marius, so I'm sure I'll go back and forth on Hunter's name too.

Some names I've considered include:

Sirius (celestial name...brightest white star in the sky)
Orion (celestial name...also wasn't Orion a hunter? *snicker*)
Merrick
Laurent
Magnus
Vittorio
Amadeo (child of Marius...*snicker*)
Tiernan (celtic/gaelic meaning "lord")
Bane (Hawaiian meaning "long awaited child")
Mandhatri (Hindu meaning "prince")
Hoshi (Japanese for "star")

Any other ideas?

[catmandu]

BJ Angel would love a Cat named after him.
He was such a Dear Old Cat, missed so much at the Hotel.

[kimlovescats]

What a HANDSOME boy! Congratulations!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh my! I really have missed a lot! I had no idea you were looking for another kitty. Hunter is adorable, is he ALL white? Good luck with him and I sure hope it all turns out well for you and Huntin' buntin'.

[Catty1]

Call him "Ebony". That'll mess with a few minds!

[wolf_Q]

Wow, what a gorgeous cat! Congratulations!! I like all of the names you have chosen, its hard to pick one!

[wolflady]

Awww, thanks everyone!

Yes, he's all white, just like Marius and has green eyes too

Gary, sorry to hear about your precious BJ Angel. How long ago did he go to the bridge? *hugs*

Here are a few other name options:

Armoni - Hebrew: Of the palace
Darius (ha ha...rymes with Marius) - Persian: he who holds firm the good
Malachi - Hebrew: My messenger/angel
Marcus - Roman: Polite/shining
Phinehas - Hebrew: bold aspect; face of trust or protection
Tiberius - Roman: Good vision

Other random names I like:
Rama
Finnegan - Irish: light skinned
Séamas


Hmmm...so many choices! How to narrow it down? What are your favorites from these lists?

[jenluckenbach]

Sorry, but I like Hunter.