Cat news!

[Kamagrian]

This is probably only of interest to cat lovers! ;)

So...after passing the house-check with flying colours, Matt and I finally went to the home of some West Lothian Cats Protection volunteers last night to meet a potential new pet. I lost my lovely old cat earlier this year (before I moved to Scotland), and it's not been the same without a purry rascal around to love!

Sooo...we have a new furrything! She's a beautiful 5 year old brown tabby girl, very timid due to having had a bit of a rough time recently and in general, but incredibly affectionate. She loves to be stroked and brushed, and has a purr like a pneumatic drill when she's happy (which seems to be often). I think it'll take a while for the little mite to come out of her shell, but she's already getting more curious about her surroundings and is starting to get enough confidence to quietly explore things.

I love cats. :D

The only question now is what to call her! Her previous name was Mimi, but all concerned (including her foster carers at WLCP) agreed that she doesn't look anything like a Mimi, and the name conjures up disagreeable images of French ladies of ill repute or that annoying character from Allo Allo! So the name, I'm afraid, has to go. We're toying with a couple that might suit her, but we've yet to ask her opinion on the matter and we couldn't possibly name her something she didn't approve of. ;)

So...new cat to look after! Yay me.

[Copper]

I like cats :) Congratulations on your new purry furry friend.

I am sure that she will make you feel better on your rough days.

[Pen]

It's a girl! Congratulations on your new arrival, Gill!

Not a cat-fan myself (highly allergic), but I know what it is like to have the animals that we love around us--very therapeutic and healing.:catchase:

[Kamagrian]

Thanks. :) As I said, she's very shy right now - her foster carers said it took a week or so for her to start exploring properly from a few 'safety nests' she'd made for herself. She's got one under the bed with a cushion, a cat toy and one of my teddy bears (which she won't let me have back!) but is obviously quite happy as she's eating a little, using her litter tray and purring loudly whenever she hears Matt or me come into the room. So I think we'll develop a good friendship.

[goose]

Congrats. i love cats even though my boyfriend is ellergic, we have one. very stressed when we were away on holiday. my mum was looking after her and because it was her first time away from home, she hated it. spitting and scraching everyone. it took her a few days to settle back in
Thank god she is back to normal now, she's a nice wee felix cat again.

[Pen]

Goose, I must admit I was beginning to wonder why your Mum was spitting and scratching at everyone...:unsure:!!! I caught up in the end though!!:)

[matt]

not a great cat fan here but glad your happy:D

why name something that only comes when it feels like it????:lol2:

when naming just remember how it'll sound at midnight when youre standing at the back door calling it. all the neighbours get to hear you calling out some really cute but daft name!:lol2:

[Kamagrian]

Just a quick update - we've finally found a name that suits her, so she's been called Maliika, which is the Swahili word for Angel. :)

[ellsie]

I like cats but I am very allergic to them sadly. Still I love my tortoise and I am not allergic to her!:dance: