Well I did it...I took Minion!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh, I'm so happy things worked out so well with Minion. He is a beautiful cat and with the way you describe his personality, he sure deserves the good home he's got rather than the creeps that left him behind. Who could do that to such a sweetie! I loved the pictures and the story of how he met the doggies. He is truly a lover kitty, and looks like he has made himself right at home already. I do hope the bathing helps with your allergies. I think it's like you said, he was meant to be with you.

Welcome to PT, Minion! Hope to hear many more of your tails, and see many, many more pictures!

[auggie]

Minion is so cute. I'm amazed how well his introduction to Graham and Kersey went. Love the " headbumpy" pictures.
Congratulations!!! I'm so happy you gave Minion a home. Seems like he already has a soft spot for Graham.

[wolf_Q]

WOW! Minion is gorgeous! I definitely won't get sick of pics!

Not fair, you can introduce a cat in with 2 dogs and I can't even introduce a puppy with my 2 dogs! lol. My dogs would kill me if I got a cat (plus everyone's allergic and my dad hates them). Hope your allergy situation gets better. I actually used to be allergic to cats. I remember my eyes puffing up a few times. I've been around my friend's kitty Milo plenty now, and it doesn't bother me at all.

[AdoreMyDogs]

He is the sweetest little sleeper He was actually loose in the house all day yesterday. He was getting bored to death in my office and he really wanted more freedome, so I gave him free reign yesterday and last night.

During the night he first layed by my feet with one paw wrapped around my foot, kind of like he was using it as a body pillow. Everytime I moved any part of my body, his motor box would turn on and I would feel the motor box and his softest of soft furs on my foot. It was the sweetest. Then when my husband came to bed, he moved up towards our heads, between us and purred. Dan said that Minion's the only cat who wanted to even sleep in the bed with him. He was really enjoying this boy, as much as I was.

After about an hour of laying between Dan and I, he moved back down to my feet and hugged my foot again. I fell asleep like that It was fantastic, to say the least

Well it's time to start getting ready for work now. I'll post more later. Minion's first vet appointment is tonight, so I'll let you know how that goes.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I noticed Minion in your signature, and just had to find the thread to know more about him. He is adorable, Leslie! So glad that you saved this lil guy. He sounds adorable!

I am so proud of Kersey and Graham for taking him in and making feel right at home. ope your allegries keep getting better and better

[Edwina's Secretary]

Due to "technical difficulties" I missed this thread until now. What a beauty Minion is. How blessed that he is free of "inter-species" hate!

I am allergic to cats. Twice after Edwina came to live with us I was in the emergency room with asthma attacks -- the second was severe enough they wanted to admit me (AMA doesn't mean American Medical Assoc to me!)

Anyway...what works for me...clarinex -- just every other day or so (was using claritan -- same difference as far as I can see) my husband handles grooming of Edwina -- supposedly every week a long hair may need more often. Edwina sleeps with me but never by my head -- she seems to understand that...and I wash the bedspread, mattress pad AND pillows frequently. Have never washed Edwina (the thought strikes terror in MY heart!) I don't touch my eyes after petting her until I have washed my hands well. No carpet in the bedroom.

I have not had an asthma attack since. I still use an inhalator on occasion but usually related to exercise.

Good luck -- he's worth it!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
Due to "technical difficulties" I missed this thread until now. What a beauty Minion is. How blessed that he is free of "inter-species" hate!

I am allergic to cats. Twice after Edwina came to live with us I was in the emergency room with asthma attacks -- the second was severe enough they wanted to admit me (AMA doesn't mean American Medical Assoc to me!)

Anyway...what works for me...clarinex -- just every other day or so (was using claritan -- same difference as far as I can see) my husband handles grooming of Edwina -- supposedly every week a long hair may need more often. Edwina sleeps with me but never by my head -- she seems to understand that...and I wash the bedspread, mattress pad AND pillows frequently. Have never washed Edwina (the thought strikes terror in MY heart!) I don't touch my eyes after petting her until I have washed my hands well. No carpet in the bedroom.

I have not had an asthma attack since. I still use an inhalator on occasion but usually related to exercise.

Good luck -- he's worth it!

Eeek I am glad you found something that allowed you to still have your pretty little girl. I wonder if Clarinex is better then Zirtec, because that's what I take...every single evening before bed. If I miss a day, I am absolutely miserable, and this was even before I got Minion! Don't allergies stink?!?!

Anyway, Minion is just under 9 pounds and free from kitty AIDS, and feline Luk. He was combed for fleas and the doctor found some "flea dirt" so Minion is now on Frontline for four months. I have the dogs on Frontline so it shouldn't be a problem I don't think. The vet also told me that he thinks Minion is closer to 7 years old, and he should get a dental fairly soon, as there is quite a bit of tarter buildup on his back canines.

All in all, Minion is healthy. And he was scanned for a microchip and none were found (phew....am I ever glad about that)

[wolflady]

OMG OMG OMG!! What great news!! Congratulations!!!!! I was so happy to see that Minion is now part of the family...and settling in well!! He's such a handsome guy too! How could anyone have left him behind?? But, he's better off now in wonderful family with 2 canine siblings! I just love happy endings and new additions to family! Welcome to "the cat side"....LOL LOL

[Pam]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs And he was scanned for a microchip and none were found (phew....am I ever glad about that) [/B]

YAY!!! Leslie I know that the wonderful caring person you are would never want to inadvertently have a kitty that belongs to someone else. What a relief for you and for all of us. Now we can definitely say MINION IS YOURS!!!!!!! Maybe Minion might like some catnip in celebration!

[gini]

I haven't had the time to post here until now. Congratulations on taking in Minion!

I know that I have been mildly allergic to all of my cats. And a Dr. once suggested that I get rid of them. Ha! I got rid of that Dr.

Minion is beautiful and I know that in the next few months as you continue to give us updates and pictures we are going to see a huge change in him. He is such a beautiful little guy.

My experience has been that all rescues have become my little soul mates - and currently Rascal holds that title.

Please keep sending us updates and pictures - I just fell in love with Minion and it is terrific that you have rescued him. It was meant to be!

[Vio&Juni]

Minion is absolutely gorgeous and I am so happy for both of you that you found each other (I guess, more for you, because you sound like happier than him, he-he). Kept my fingers for you not to find that chip, how cruel are some people... he's declawed, right? Well, I am glad Minion had no chip.
Concerning the allergies... I think, people here in Moldova are not so allergic like in the US. Why is that?

[daisy]

Originally posted by Vio&Juni
...Concerning the allergies... I think, people here in Moldova are not so allergic like in the US. Why is that?

Part of the answer could be (and anybody's welcome to correct me on this one) that in less industrialized countries, people have more of an opportunity for exposure to (and eventually, a buildup of tolerance for) airborne and other irritants. I have an 11-month old baby who is now crawling everywhere during her waking hours and I have to restrain myself sometimes from running after her with a washcloth or hand sanitizer! I'm crossing my fingers that her system is doing a good job of building its defenses, considering her fondness for sucking all four fingers of one hand after a round of crawling on all fours!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by Vio&Juni
Minion is absolutely gorgeous and I am so happy for both of you that you found each other (I guess, more for you, because you sound like happier than him, he-he). Kept my fingers for you not to find that chip, how cruel are some people... he's declawed, right? Well, I am glad Minion had no chip.
Concerning the allergies... I think, people here in Moldova are not so allergic like in the US. Why is that?

I am not sure, but in my opinion, it has to do with the way we treat our bodies. I, for one, can tell you that I do like sugar snacks and ice cream and chocolate way too much. I don't feed my body the way I should. I don't eat the healthiest that I could. I don't take any anti-oxydents (even though I own them) or any general vitamins (even though I own those as well). I don't eat enough fresh veggies or fruit. I think that the way you treat your body reflects on what kind of health issues you have.

Just a few months ago I asked my mom if she had any idea why my allergies were so bad, yet my dad never had allergies, nor does my mom, nor do either of my brothers'. I didn't know why I was allergice to everything and no one else in my family was allergic to anything. My mom, in a very appologetic (sp?) way, told me that while she was pregnant with me she could not get enough ice cream. She craved it like mad! She said that she would have a bowl and she would want another and another. She said that during her pregnancies with my older and younger brothers, her cravings were mild, and they were for pineapple and pineapple juice (older brother) and oranges and orange juice (younger brother). Yet with me she craved *and ate* way too much ice cream.

I had a pretty bad allergy to all dairy products throughout my childhood. I could never drink milk or have dairy ice cream. I had to drink "special milk" (soy milk) and soy ice cream, or else I was a miserable, stuffy mess.

My guess is that since my mom gorged on ice cream while pregnant with me effected my immune system and my allergy problems.

Thanks for your nice comments on Minion. I love him SOOOO much

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Perhaps what you eat can effect your allergies, but that is not the case with me. I am a vegetarian, eat healthy, fresh fruits and veggies, no junk food, take my vitamins and anti oxidant, and I am pretty allergic. My father is too. My mom isn't allergic. Hmmm?

[Former User]

Am I late or what? Oh well better late....
Minion sure is handsome, wow! I can see why you love him so much, he's just gorgeous!