I'm in LOVE!!! I picked up my little cowgirl today from the vet, and they did have to spay her yesterday. She is an absolute dream doll, just as the girls at the clinic told me she seemed to be! I've decided upon the name Debra. It just seems to fit her. She is still sore and groggy from her ordeal, but is so laid back and loving! She likes being held, petted and touched everywhere (even her legs and paws) and rolls on her back to show off her spay sutures. (I only hope she remains this easygoing after she fully recuperates!) When my husband speaks to her, she manages to squeak back a response . . . so cute. She doesn't "answer" me, however. She may turn out to be Daddy's Girl.

Awfully skinny; hip bones really protrude. She has very long legs and a long solid black tail; maybe she just hasn't grown into the legs and tail yet, or she was born to be a runway model kitty! When you observe her from behind, it looks like she is wearing thigh-high black stockings! Chairman Meow has a similar black wrap around front paw that Debra sports.

She does have a voracious appetite, and ate a whole can of food over the course of the afternoon (I doled it out to her gradually).

I let Lily sniff the carrier that I brought her home in, so as to get used to her new little sister's scent. I also carried Lily into the room where Debra was sound asleep so that she could see her briefly. If Debra is feeling better tomorrow, I will allow the two girls to view each other through the french doors. I don't want to rush introductions. I took today off from work so that I could pick her up from the vet and spend time with her, and now I have the weekend to also keep vigil and get to know her.

Thanks for all the encouragement and well wishes! I took some photos of her so will post the best one soon. Her markings are so striking . . . like a work of art . . . wow, I MUST be in love

[ October 12, 2001: Message edited by: AvaJoy ]