Mister kitten doesn’t have a name yet. We’ll cover that in the next post. In future posts, I’ll also share my experiences in introducing this new kitten to the resident feline, Choco, who has been the only cat for six years!
It’s difficult to explain how you know when you’ve met a cat that’s supposed to be your pet. I’ve been thinking of getting a second cat for a while, but my husband has talked me out of it because we don’t have much spare housing space at the moment. Plus, we’re both concerned that Choco won’t get along with a new cat.
I’ve adored several felines up for adoption through the months, but none of them tugged hard enough at my 
heart to close the deal. Yet, today, when visiting family a few hours away, I was introduced to a kitten that had been living outside since it was born around five months ago.
New kitty adopted me from the moment I held him. He was just the cat I’d been looking for – a super sweet, yet kind of exotic-looking brown tabby. A regular ole domestic shorthair with love to give.
Most kittens would run around more, but mine was very content to sit lovingly in my lap until I just couldn’t stand the thought of not taking him home.
The little guy was seemingly healthy, yet a bit smelly! Since he had not been to the vet yet, I swung by a vet’s office quickly just before they closed to get a leukemia and FIV test. Both were negative! My regular vet is off this week, but my new addition has an appointment on Monday to get vaccines and arrange for neutering.
I must brag a bit too. My new kitten didn’t cry at all the whole two-hour ride home. He’s not complaining right now as he rests in his crate in the bathroom (away from Choco). Nope, he doesn’t appear sick, just laid back. Fingers are crossed he uses his litter box for the first time. Right now, I think he’s so very grateful to be inside where it’s warm.
(Images via Peggy Rowland)
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