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

[RedHedd]

Oh Karen! He's beautiful! Love the bat ears and that kissable nose (I have a thing for kitty noses). Phineas? The name suits him!

[wolflady]

Thank you all so much!
Yes, he indeed seems like the healing soul that I've needed for awhile. So nicely said, heidiv. It really is amazing how kitties seem to know what their humans need.

He really makes me laugh with his huge bat ears and silly expressions. He seems a bit clumsy at times too, but maybe that's because he's only ever been in a cage in the male kitty room, so not sure how much actual play time he got. Sometimes he'll leap into the air when I'm playing with him and instead of landing on his feet like most kitties do, he usually ends up falling to the floor. Poor boy. He's getting better though, the more I play with him, so he'll be graceful yet!

I'll be sure to take some pictures over the weekend.

**hugs**

[catmandu]

HUNTER IS SUCH A BIG HANDSOME CAT!
I THINK THAT POUNCIERGE MY ORIENTAL SHORT HAIR AT THE TOP OF THE HEAP MAY WELL SET HER CAP FOR HUNTER AT THE VALENTINES DAY PET PARTY!!!
SHE LIKES THE STRONG SILENT TYPE.

[Logan]

Karen, I'm so glad I checked in tonight! Your new addition is wonderful and I'm so glad he is bringing peace to you. That's very special for you. I hope you can get Marius back soon and have your own place. As generous as it is for your friend to have you sharing space, I think you will enjoy being on your own.

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Butter and I send you the BEST wishes, ever!!!!!!!

Logan

[wolf_Q]

WOW! That is one handsome cat!! Congratulations!

[ramanth]

Oh Karen, the contours of his face are just stunning! They take my breath away. I think your photos show off his features and purrsonality much more than the breeders photo.

I'm so sorry you've been seperated from your other four.

[Don Juan's mom]

Look at those big bat ears! *snicker*

Nah, I was in a production of Bat Boy about 18 months ago, and this guy is MUCH better looking.

Let's see.... How about Gatto Blanco (white cat) or Belloblanco (beautiful white)? Or... Eric (after the character in Bat Boy)?

Liz

[CathyBogart]

He is absolutely stunning! I am so glad to hear that he is already enjoying himself. What a lucky kitty to have found you.

[Pam]

Karen I am just seeing this now and didn't realize all of the changes that you have been going through lately. ((((hugs)))) I do know the healing power of animals and it looks like Hunter(?) is already helping. You know that I have always been Marius' biggest fan and I hope that your new little guy and Marius might be able to be best buds at some point. It sounds like their personalities might just lend themselves to that happening. Make sure, when you do the introductions, to have a few dozen shoes around for Marius to put him at ease.

I can't think of any names for your new handsome boy but I like just about all of the ones you are considering. I know what you mean when you talk about the association between a person with a certain name and then using that for a cat name or the other way around. When my daughter became pregnant she said she would have liked to consider the name Andy for her baby but since I already have a *feline Andy* she would always be thinking of my Andy whenever she spoke to him. I will follow this thread carefully and am so happy that you will be posting more. I have missed you!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Karen, I'm so glad to hear that Hunter is making you feel less depressed and more at ease. Animals are wonderful and I can't ever imagine not having at least one in my home from now on. I hope you'll be able to get your own place soon and I also hope that you'll be able to get Marius back. I know they would both get along wonderfully. How do you pronounce Phineas?

[rg_girlca]

Aren't animals just the greatest thing. They give you unconditional love, nurse you back to health and all around just give you so much joy.

I am happy to hear that Hunter is helping you through your trying times and pray that you will be able to find your own place and are able to bring your heart kitty Marius back home.

Hunter is quite a handsome boy.

All the best to you.

[wolflady]

Thank you so much everyone, for your very sweet comments.

I think I'm going to officially go with Phinehas (pronounced like finn-EE-us) for a name. He already seems to be responding to that. I went back and forth a bit between Seamus and Phinehas, but he seemed to respond more to Phinehas. I'll be sure to make an official introduction thread for him soon!

Gary, I'm sure Phinehas would find Pouncierge to be quite stunning, and would be honored to be her valentine

I'm still torn about seperating Sergei and Marius, and would love to take them both, but then poor Priya wouldn't have anyone to play with. I know I can't take everyone, and Aaron loves them all too, so it's definitely a tough decision. Aaron's mom is having surgery in Feb, so he will be going back to Indiana for that. I know it's underhanded, but I may use that opportunity (since I'll be taking care of the animals and home during that time) to take Marius before Aaron returns. Is that bad?

I'm hoping to find a place on my own, but again...that will be difficult, because most of my salary goes to paying for the house, so I'm not sure I could afford apartment rent without using my full salary. I just hate this junction in my life. It's so upsetting and confusing. I really do appreciate all of your support, and Phinehas has been a really huge help of late.

I did take more pictures of him, so will hopefully upload them and post more soon!

**hugs**

[CultureJunky]

Oh my lord, I nearly fainted!!
What a handsome hunk of a cat!!! He is gorgeous
I think there's going to be a fan club on Pet Talk for this lovely fella!
The last picture is just divine, he's too good for the camera
I have to fan myself down now, hehe.

[wolflady]

Oh my lord, I nearly fainted!!
What a handsome hunk of a cat!!! He is gorgeous
I think there's going to be a fan club on Pet Talk for this lovely fella!
The last picture is just divine, he's too good for the camera
I have to fan myself down now, hehe.

LOL Thank you CultureJunky! Phinehas sends you some very loud purrs for your compliments.

**hugs**