OMG Exciting news!!!!!!!!!--Im crying!!!!!!!!!

[rg_girlca]

Oh, I was SO hoping you would pick Peter. I think he will do great with Tigger.

Congratulations. I am am so happy for you.

[trayi52]

Congratulations! Hope you find the cat of your dreams!

Willie

[leslie]

Is there any way to find out how the kitty does with other cats? I mean, that is the primary concern... some shelter have a "cat room" that they allow their vaccinated cats to live in. I have found that my older females get along best with the new intro cat being a male. Don't ask me why- my vet suggested it and it has always proven true! Maybe hormone smell? Maybe my perception only! Of course, my older single female was a "nasty" (hit other cats) gal so maybe that had something to do with it? Just follow the "rules" for introductions and I'm sure all will be ok. You know, separate rooms at first, smelling under the door (moosmom uses a shirt with new cats smell on it and vice versa to get other cats used to it during this period) Actually- she would be a good person to consult! Then put new cat in carrier and let your cat sniff around, let them spit for a bit then back to room, do this a few times, then face to face with water sprayer ready to separate in case of an all out fight (not if just little tapping stuff though). This could take how ever long it takes them to get used to each other, and it means being patient. Which obviously you already are! Keep us updated and pictures!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Congrats on your new kitty!!! Peter is such a handsome orangie and will probably have the best personality too.

[DogLover9501]

Originally posted by leslie
Is there any way to find out how the kitty does with other cats? I mean, that is the primary concern... some shelter have a "cat room" that they allow their vaccinated cats to live in. I have found that my older females get along best with the new intro cat being a male. Don't ask me why- my vet suggested it and it has always proven true! Maybe hormone smell? Maybe my perception only! Of course, my older single female was a "nasty" (hit other cats) gal so maybe that had something to do with it? Just follow the "rules" for introductions and I'm sure all will be ok. You know, separate rooms at first, smelling under the door (moosmom uses a shirt with new cats smell on it and vice versa to get other cats used to it during this period) Actually- she would be a good person to consult! Then put new cat in carrier and let your cat sniff around, let them spit for a bit then back to room, do this a few times, then face to face with water sprayer ready to separate in case of an all out fight (not if just little tapping stuff though). This could take how ever long it takes them to get used to each other, and it means being patient. Which obviously you already are! Keep us updated and pictures!

Thanks that is great advice and exactly what I needed! I'm actually reading all about these things right now

Also don't worry, I think you guys will be over-loaded with pictures

[leslie]

Oh, good! I was afraid i was saying things you already knew! Well, again, keep us updated! PS, I never followed those steps exactly to the "T", I just did what seemed right! Cats upset? Separate! Till they get along. The steps are great though for cats who have never been exposed to other cats (mine have had repeated foster cats come and go over several years so I don't have the time or patience anymore!- I actually rarely do foster care either- last was a feral kitten about 3 months ago that has since been adopted!) Well, don't hesitate to private message people with specific questions- like I said, Moosmom has done lots of intros and would have good ideas!

[DogLover9501]

Originally posted by leslie
Oh, good! I was afraid i was saying things you already knew! Well, again, keep us updated! PS, I never followed those steps exactly to the "T", I just did what seemed right! Cats upset? Separate! Till they get along. The steps are great though for cats who have never been exposed to other cats (mine have had repeated foster cats come and go over several years so I don't have the time or patience anymore!- I actually rarely do foster care either- last was a feral kitten about 3 months ago that has since been adopted!) Well, don't hesitate to private message people with specific questions- like I said, Moosmom has done lots of intros and would have good ideas!

Alot of the stuff you posted was stuff I didn't know, like the spray bottle thing, it's a great idea, and I bet it works great incase of a fight, but I wouldn't have thought of it

Also I will probably PM Moosmom!

Thanks again

[puppyluvs]

Great Choice

Congradulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He is a dool Baby...So pretty !!!!!!!!!!!

[DogLover9501]

I can't sleep! It's almost 7AM, I have been up for almost an hour just waiting until 8:30-9 to wake my mom up LOL

[DogLover9501]

It's finally almost 8:20, and Im hoping we're going to leave around 9

[catlady1945]

Congratulations. Peter seems like a really nice boy and very handsome.

[catcrazylady]

OMG!!! Robyn I don't know how I missed all this fantastic news and excitement! First and foremost I want to thank you so much for suggesting to your mom that you get a shelter kitty. Bless you for doing that.
Second, all the kitties are gorgeous and I'm sure you will pick just the right one! Peter is a stunningly beautiful boy!!
I can't wait to hear how it all goes and just who really ends up coming home with you!!
We will be expecting pictures you know.
This is so exciting!! We have so many wonderful new kitties to PT lately.

[catmandu]

The Found Cat Orange Organization,hope,that you take Both Orangies,as they,would love,to see thier Fellow Cats,get such a Good Furr Ever Home!

[cruisetime]

I know what you mean about pins and needles - I was bursting to get out of work on Monday to get my first cat 2-1/2 year old I bought from the shelter - I had to pick her up from the vet since they insist (rightly so) that the animals get spay or neutered. So glad she was home safe with me. We are really enjoying our new kitty cat and I'm sure you will be too - it is very exciting - I know you have one already but so glad you are adopting one from the shelter and an older one at that. Even the shelter I went to told me they don't ever adopt out the older cats - if any get adopted they are the kittens. Of course it was an animal control shelter that kills them within 3 days. Have a great time today!!! Give him lots of love and hugs and kisses from me too! Debbie