I think I'm committed - or I should be!

And it's all my sister's fault! As some of you know, I have not wanted to
get another cat right away after losing Nanki-Poo last June. However, I
always knew I would someday, since I really think two cats are better than
one. Then, in November, Lindy was diagnosed with cancer. The baby vet who
first diagnosed her said she "might have 30 days". I decided it would be
fair to burden an old, sick cat with invaders, so I would wait until she was
gone, and then try to find two cats that are used to being together.

As far as I can tell, Lindy is in just about the same condition as she was
when she was first diagnosed. My experienced vet and a radiologist
confirmed that she does have cancer, but it seems to be progressing slowly.
Yesterday I saw her jump on top of a 5-foot block wall.

Today I had to go to the vet to pick up some more of her medicine. There
was a notice in the office from a woman who was looking for a home for two
cats, a brother and sister, 2 1/2 years old. Her description of their
training and behavior sounds ideal. The receptionist noticed my interest in
the notice and made me a copy, which I brought home so I could think it
over. I mentioned that Lindy might not like the intrusion of two new cats,
and the receptionist said it might be just what she needs.

Shortly after I got home, my sister called. She is a dog person and always
has been. She recently learned that this was because she had never really
known a cat. She now does volunteer work at her local (no-kill) shelter and
fell in love with the cats they have. Anyway, I told her about the notice,
figuring she'd talk me out of doing anything about it. Instead, she said,
"Go for it!" I called the number and left a message on the answering
machine.

I had planned to send the cat information to my kids, and maybe post it on
one of my newsgroups, and wait for people to talk me out of it. Instead,
she told me to go ahead. ;-)

The woman with the cats called later. She is giving them up because she
isn't a cat person. They belonged to her ex-fiancé when he moved in with
her. When he moved out, he left the cats. They deserve a good home, with
somebody who wants them!

She said they are very sweet, and even her mother, who not only isn't a cat
person but is allergic to cats, likes them.

They're going to cost me. She says they're spayed & neutered, but doesn't
think they've had any shots or flea treatments since they were kittens.
They've been mostly indoor, but sometimes allowed to go out on her balcony.
They use a litter box. They eat all dry food. She's going to give me a
bunch of stuff to go with them. Since I'm so close, I'm going over there
"to see them" Sunday afternoon. I figure my chances of coming home without
them are about equal to my chances of winning the lottery, and I haven't
bought a lottery ticket in years.

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There is at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can blame them
on my sister. ;-)

--

Joy

There is something about the presence of a cat... that seems to take the
bite out of being alone. - Louis J. Camuti

Joy wrote:

[snip story of two cats who need a new home]

Since I'm so close, I'm going over there
"to see them" Sunday afternoon. I figure my chances of coming home without
them are about equal to my chances of winning the lottery, and I haven't
bought a lottery ticket in years.

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There is at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can blame them
on my sister. ;-)

They sound great! Could you talk to her about an arrangement whereby
if Lindy just ends up totally miserable with these cats, she would take
them back?

I don't think it's entirely out of line to offer congratulations.

--
Joyce ^..^

(To email me, remove the X's from my user name.)

bastXXXe
Joy

[snip story of two cats who need a new home]

Since I'm so close, I'm going over there
"to see them" Sunday afternoon. I figure my chances of coming home
without
them are about equal to my chances of winning the lottery, and I haven't
bought a lottery ticket in years.

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There is
at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to
eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can blame
them
on my sister. ;-)

That's sp true

They sound great! Could you talk to her about an arrangement whereby
if Lindy just ends up totally miserable with these cats, she would take
them back?

That's something to consider, for sure, but I have a warm fuzzy feeling
Lindy will benefit from having them around That's just my opinion, of
course..but okay, Mosey just wandered by and I asked his opinion about your
'dilemma' . I'm so sorry about Lindy And I think about Nanki-Poo too.
Mosey thinks you should get Lindy some pals to hang around with and who
knows....?



I don't think it's entirely out of line to offer congratulations.

Bless your heart

--
Joyce ^..^

(To email me, remove the X's from my user name.)

Kyla =^..^=

On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:10:58 -0800, "Joy" wrote:

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There is at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can blame them
on my sister. ;-)

It sounds like the kitties need a good home and you're just the person
to give it to them. I'm glad Lindy's hanging in there!

wrote in message
...
Joy wrote:

[snip story of two cats who need a new home]

Since I'm so close, I'm going over there
"to see them" Sunday afternoon. I figure my chances of coming home
without
them are about equal to my chances of winning the lottery, and I haven't
bought a lottery ticket in years.

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There is
at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to
eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can blame
them
on my sister. ;-)

They sound great! Could you talk to her about an arrangement whereby
if Lindy just ends up totally miserable with these cats, she would take
them back?

I don't think it's entirely out of line to offer congratulations.

--
Joyce ^..^

I don't think I'll even try. I know if I bring them home (when I bring them
home), I'll never be able to give them up. Lindy has adjusted to two other
additions in the past. She wasn't thrilled either time, but she did adjust.

I'll accept those congratulations. Thank you.

Joy

"Kyla =^..^=" wrote in message
...

bastXXXe
Joy

[snip story of two cats who need a new home]

Since I'm so close, I'm going over there
"to see them" Sunday afternoon. I figure my chances of coming home
without
them are about equal to my chances of winning the lottery, and I
haven't
bought a lottery ticket in years.

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There is
at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to
eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can blame
them
on my sister. ;-)

That's sp true

They sound great! Could you talk to her about an arrangement whereby
if Lindy just ends up totally miserable with these cats, she would take
them back?

That's something to consider, for sure, but I have a warm fuzzy feeling
Lindy will benefit from having them around That's just my opinion, of
course..but okay, Mosey just wandered by and I asked his opinion about
your 'dilemma' . I'm so sorry about Lindy And I think about Nanki-Poo
too. Mosey thinks you should get Lindy some pals to hang around with and
who knows....?



I don't think it's entirely out of line to offer congratulations.

Bless your heart

--
Joyce ^..^

(To email me, remove the X's from my user name.)

Kyla =^..^=

Thank you, Kyla. I think once I bring them home, they're mine, and vice
versa.


--

Joy

There is something about the presence of a cat... that seems to take the
bite out of being alone. - Louis J. Camuti

"Kajikit" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:10:58 -0800, "Joy" wrote:

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There is at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can blame
them
on my sister. ;-)

It sounds like the kitties need a good home and you're just the person
to give it to them. I'm glad Lindy's hanging in there!

Thank you, Kajikit!

Joy

"Joy"
"Kyla =^..^="
bastXXXe
Joy

[snip story of two cats who need a new home]

Since I'm so close, I'm going over there
"to see them" Sunday afternoon. I figure my chances of coming home
without
them are about equal to my chances of winning the lottery, and I
haven't
bought a lottery ticket in years.

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There
is at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to
eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can
blame them
on my sister. ;-)

That's sp true

They sound great! Could you talk to her about an arrangement whereby
if Lindy just ends up totally miserable with these cats, she would take
them back?

That's something to consider, for sure, but I have a warm fuzzy feeling
Lindy will benefit from having them around That's just my opinion, of
course..but okay, Mosey just wandered by and I asked his opinion about
your 'dilemma' . I'm so sorry about Lindy And I think about Nanki-Poo
too. Mosey thinks you should get Lindy some pals to hang around with and
who knows....?



I don't think it's entirely out of line to offer congratulations.

Bless your heart

--
Joyce ^..^

(To email me, remove the X's from my user name.)

Kyla =^..^=

Thank you, Kyla. I think once I bring them home, they're mine, and vice
versa.
---
Joy

Joy, I think you're absolutely right. Lucky (Licky) is the cat who has you
for
their slave I've even got names for them...Occupant and Resident...LOL.
..
Kyla =^..^=



There is something about the presence of a cat... that seems to take the
bite out of being alone. - Louis J. Camuti

Joy wrote:
snip

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There is at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can blame them
on my sister. ;-)


It's hard to argue if even a dog person says, 'Go for it.' Seems
likes fate. Looking forward to updates.

--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban.
In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.

"Kyla =^..^=" wrote in message
...

"Joy"
"Kyla =^..^="
bastXXXe
Joy

[snip story of two cats who need a new home]

Since I'm so close, I'm going over there
"to see them" Sunday afternoon. I figure my chances of coming home
without
them are about equal to my chances of winning the lottery, and I
haven't
bought a lottery ticket in years.

Aside from the obvious, there are two good things about this. There
is at
least a chance that having other cats around might encourage Lindy to
eat
more so they can't get it. And, if there are any problems, I can
blame them
on my sister. ;-)

That's sp true

They sound great! Could you talk to her about an arrangement whereby
if Lindy just ends up totally miserable with these cats, she would take
them back?

That's something to consider, for sure, but I have a warm fuzzy feeling
Lindy will benefit from having them around That's just my opinion, of
course..but okay, Mosey just wandered by and I asked his opinion about
your 'dilemma' . I'm so sorry about Lindy And I think about
Nanki-Poo too. Mosey thinks you should get Lindy some pals to hang
around with and who knows....?



I don't think it's entirely out of line to offer congratulations.

Bless your heart

--
Joyce ^..^

(To email me, remove the X's from my user name.)

Kyla =^..^=

Thank you, Kyla. I think once I bring them home, they're mine, and vice
versa.
---
Joy

Joy, I think you're absolutely right. Lucky (Licky) is the cat who has
you for
their slave I've even got names for them...Occupant and Resident...LOL.
.
Kyla =^..^=

LOL! The come provided with names, which they supposedly respond to. They
are Pickles and Waffles. That sounds like a terrible combination, but I'm
assured they get along well. ;-)

Joy