Monday, November 08, 2010

Introducing

No, no baby yet.
Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our sweet cat Lillian back in August.  She was 15 years old and had some sort of cancer in her liver.  I had Lilly since she was a kitten and I was 15 years old myself!  She was a laid back cat who did what she wanted and wasn't bothered by what was going on around her.  She just did her thing.  It was so hard to see her go and even months later I can't believe she's not here anymore.
Photo Hog
Lilly left a real hole in our little family and while she can certainly never be replaced, it felt very empty having only one cat in the house.  So...
In the grand tradition...
We got two more!  Meet Marmee and Cringer.  We adopted them from a pet fair that happens near our house about once a month.  They came from two different shelters but get along swimmingly (though that was not the case at first).
Marmee!
Marmee is so named because a) I love "Little Women" and b) she was pregnant when she arrived at the shelter but they took her babies when they spayed her.  I guess that's a pretty standard policy at shelters and it makes sense but I still felt so bad for her!  Though now that I've gotten to know her she seems a little immature to be a mother.
In the grand tradition...
Cringer's name comes from "He-Man".  Harv's choice, not mine but it certainly suits him.  He's easily spooked but so sweet and curious that his fears never keep him away for long.
In the grand tradition...
And of course, in the grand tradition of cats and quilts, these two made a beeline for this quilt top the second it hit the ground.

5 comments:

  1. Congrats on the new additions to your family! I was going to say that those were some lucky cats .... but it seems you're all getting some joy from your new arrangements :)

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  2. I'm so sorry to hear about Lillian, but I'm glad to know there's new kitty life in your place. The two new kitties are very cute. I love the Marmee in the sink picture.

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  3. Aren't we all too immature for having babies??

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  4. they are SOOOO cute, Liz. I wanna a kitty!!!

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  5. I am sorry for your loss. We lost our kitty in August too, and it's good to know that my heart can heal and make a home for new furry friends - hopefully soon!

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