Hi Kirsten

You're probably right - getting a new kitten would have been ideal. However, I've have two issues: 1, my husband was really sensitive after losing our 16 year old tabby, August, that he couldn't imagine having another kitty right away, and 2, at the moment we are undergoing a house renovation which potentially presents some dangers to a curious little kitten!! Unfortunately, the style of our home doesn't currently permit a "safe zone" with the reconstruction underway and the only solution would be to close the kitty up in a bedroom. I would feel terrible doing that since I know how much kitties like to explore.

Normally our home is a really fun place, especially for kitty cats and I want our new baby to have that freedom. Actually I want the pleasure of watching a mischievous little kitten exploit that curiosity - it's too fun!

So, to answer your question - no I don't yet know when it will be okay to bring a kitten home. When it is however, I assure you there will be a new kitten or two in our family!!!

Until then, I have to be content enjoy everyone else's kitties....