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

[krazyaboutkatz]

Karen, just because you had a bad dream about Hunter doesn't mean that it'll come true. If I were you though, I would get Marius settled in first since he's older and will always be your #1 kitty. Then I would bring in Hunter. I don't know where you're living right now but maybe you could pick up Marius on Friday. Since you won't be picking up Hunter until Sunday this will give Marius a chance to settle in for a bit before the new kitty is introduced.

If you can't do this, then maybe just pick up Marius after you pick up Hunter and then take them to your new place together. It sounds like both of them are very easy going cats so you shouldn't have any problems. Good luck. I can't wait to meet Hunter on Sunday.

Have you decided on a new name for him yet?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Sorry I haven't been keeping up on this thread, Karen. So sorry to hear about you and Aaron, especially since it means the separation of kitties too.

If I were you, I wouldn't let Hunter settle in a few days before getting Marius. Like Linda said, it's neutral territory right now so they can both acclimate to the new climate and each other at the same time. If you bring Hunter in first, it will be HIS territory and that might cause problems. Of course, it might not be a problem since Marius is so easy going, but he's been through a lot the last few weeks too (being away from you and all) so I wouldn't want to make it any tougher on him than need be.

I know it's just jitters right now and when you actually go pick Hunter up and bring him home all the excitement will return.

[ramanth]

Cold feet are definitely normal. When we were driving home with Chipper I was terrified that we had made a huge mistake. What if Kia didn't like him? What if he went after Zam or Logan? But I forced myself to be calm and it all worked out in the end.

I'm sure everything will be okay.

Though I'm so sorry to hear that you've moved out and you have to seperate your pets. How heartbreaking. If you ever need to chat, you know where to find me. *HUGS*

[wolflady]

Thanks guys. Reading these posts this morning really helped calm me down. I think it's cold feet too, especially since I've never "gotten" a cat before. They have always come to me, so this is completely new territory.

I do know that once I get to the show, I'll be excited again. KAK, I think you're right. Perhaps I should bring Marius first, or at least pick him up on Sunday too so both cats are acclimated at the same time.

I have a lot of shopping to do this weekend. I figured I would buy a new litterbox, more litter, food and of course will pick up some new things at the show too.

Still haven't decided on a name. It will probably take a few days, so in the meantime, it'll be Hunter!

3 more days!!!