Some of them have been adopted. Rita, the owner of the Mosaic shelter (from which I and three other workers were fir-.. uh, "asked to retire" last month) took four of them, including two of the very oldest (up to 20 maybe?) and two very shy ones. It is a no-kill shelter, and they will be safe and cared for.
There are three others still left, two mid-life boys who might be getting new homes.. yesterday Simon was meeting a family interested in them. And then there is Poppeia*, the oldest, maybe as old as 20.. and I will probably wind up with her too.
Lavinia is no spring chicken, or kitten, either.. she's something like 15 to 17.
* I am not sure of the proper spelling. The name is from a figure in ancient Roman history (I have the idea she was associated with Julius Caesar ..?). Originally she (the cat) was the beloved companion of a renowned classics scholar at the University, Kristine's first husband who passed away many years ago.
Last edited by phesina; 02-13-2011 at 01:19 PM.
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (19482015), Sourcery
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