Hi. Well, I have found a good home for Nikita. He now lives in KY with a family with two kids. Finally, he will get the attention he needs and a chance to be an "only cat." Fingers crossed that all goes well. I told the new "mother" to call me if anything changed in their ability to given him a good, safe home and that was so important to me. I've been feeling a little guilty and a little relieved, and I know a period of grief is to be expected, but I really think it's best for him. You all know how cats love routine and the expected disruptions with all my travel was going to be difficult for all of us. I'm not sure if Kinsey misses him or not. I'm thinking not, but I am giving her more attention when she's awake and asking for it. I'm also watching her behavior now that she also has a chance to be an "only cat". Nikita had really taken to bullying her.

Now it's just Kinsey and I'm not really sure how I'm going to handle finding her a new permanent home, or maybe a temporary foster home while I'm gone for my first 6 month trip. One thing I do realize is that the whole situation is a lot simpler (I think) with just one cat to deal with. Down deep I was really worried how the two, together, would behave for the new mom. With just Kinsey, I'm not worried as much as I know she won't have any behavior problems.

So, right now, plans for adoption are on hold for Kinsey. Thank you for your interest and I'll post here if things change.