Monday, November 23, 2009

Christmas Present to Myself....Itzy and BJ!

You all know how much I love my Tigger. He's a wonderful companion, but I began to wonder if he wouldn't like some company! I'm at the studio or shop a lot of the day, and he's left to snooze or look at the window all alone.

Recently, someone brought in a young mother-to-be cat to my veterinarian...the cat was almost a kitten herself, no more than 7 or 8 months old, and she gave birth to four adorable kittens! Of course, they had to stay with their mother until they were weaned, but two of them captured my heart the moment I saw them.

This is my first picture with Itzy (a female calico) and BJ (orange male) the day I brought them home! I kept them secluded for a couple of days, but Tigger was eager to see what was behind the door. Gradually, I introduced them to each other, and Tigger got to see the newest members of our family (when they would slow down long enough!). Now they lay next to each other on the couch and there has been some brotherly licking, so I know they'll be the best of friends!

If you can offer a "forever home" to a shelter kitten or older cat, isn't Christmas the time to give yourself and that little creature the best gift of all?

Love, Pipka

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