toughcookie....keep us posted .....as to how all the kittys are coming together.....i, also, had doubts about my newest addition which the cat fairy brought to me the last week in september....has had some bumpy moments, but 6-7 weeks later is coming together a lot better and i dearly love my baby washy. so, just keep the faith and keep us all posted....loved your long description of kitty life you recently posted.