Wow, How Did That Happen?

[przed]

We seem to have acquired a cat. Or, more accurately, a kitten.

The week my father died, a friend up north found three abandoned kittens in a box. Fortunately, she found them just after they'd been tossed (and there are no words to express my disgust at the fact that someone thought it was okay to throw three kittens someplace where the likeliest alternative was that they would die) and she took them in. Since the SPCA in Parry Sound had recently closed down, she started looking for homes for them. The Sweetie was immediately taken with the one female and suggested we take her. (He claims not to be a cat person, but really, he's just a great big softie.)

And so, just over a month later, Pearl has come to live with us.



She's a tabby, with orangey, butterscotchy markings all over, and a tail that goes butterscotch right at the end. And she's so far pretty calm and relaxed and really great with Rosalind, even when Ros is being a bit rough. (We're slowly teaching Rosalind to be gentle with the kitty kat, but in the meantime we have to watch her like a hawk with Pearl.)

Pearl trying to figure out what that flashy thing I'm holding is.


Yeah, the Sweetie's totally not a cat person. Nope, not at all.


Pearl, Queen of the Lap

Comments

[gairid.livejournal.com]

She's a little beuaty! Congratulations! She reminds me very much of Conner, the cat we aquired at Media West in 2006 (Hence the name CONner.)He is very similar in appearance, though he's a very strange boy. We call him the Autisticat.

Take no offense at the icon...the sentiment is not aimed at you, but it's th only icon I have with him in it!

(You can't see it in this spic, but he has that same sort of fawn-colored tinge to his fur on his belly, tail and under his neck)

[przed.livejournal.com]

I need a cat icon.

In spite of the sour expression, Conner looks like a lovely cat.

[kortirion.livejournal.com]

Wanna copy this one ? - I can't remember where I lifted it from! ~_^

Pretty girlie! Her markings look like a 'clouded tabby' - though the colour's difficult. Over here the pale fawn is termed 'cream' and the grey 'smoke' = a smoke and cream clouded tabby... but she does look like there's some red in her as well.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Yay! Thanks!

She's definitely got 'cream' and 'smoke' but there's a definite orangey butterscotch mottled all through her coat. (She had her first vet appointment today, and the vet deemed her beautiful. As if we had any doubts. *g*)

[sarren.livejournal.com]

Hee! So cute. I'm not sure if she looks mellow in that last piccie or like she's plotting to take over the world.

*sigh* Bunny's had her entire life of being instructed to be gentle with the cats and I still found her putting Sam in her toy cupboard the other night an hour after she was supposed to asleep in bed. *headdesk*

[przed.livejournal.com]

Plotting to take over the world, or at least the house, seems more likely.

Once Ros gets brave enough to pick up Pearl, I expect to have to prevent her from putting her into crazy places. I reckon I'll find Pearl in the doll stroller before long.

[sarren.livejournal.com]

Pearl in the doll stroller before long.

That's a given. She will be wearing a bonnet and wrap as well.

Bunny spent a lot of time as a toddler and even older with scratches on her arms from where she'd cornered the cats and was too rough with them. We were horrible mean parents who said things like, 'serves you right', except in slightly more positive, nurturing ways. Probably, *handwaves* who remembers now.

[przed.livejournal.com]

We're just waiting for Pearl to use her claws on Ros. She's been remarkably patient so far. Especially considering she's just a baby herself. I'm sure the first time the claws come out, we'll give Ros the positive, nurturing, "serves you right" speech as well.

[sarren.livejournal.com]

And the second time and the third. By the hundredth time, you'll be over it.
Or maybe Ros will be a quicker learner than Bunny. Mind you, I think a cabbage might be a quicker learner than Bunny when it comes to the cats.

[sunray45.livejournal.com]

She is beautiful. Love her colouring. I often wonder why men say they don't like cats, when they are the ones giving them cuddles and watching over them generally.

Uhmm!! That last photo. I think she's trying to tell you something. Like 'He's mine now, so back off'. :)

It's lovely that Pearl is good with Rosalind, but yes, you do have to watch them until Rosalind learns a bit more about pet handling.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Well, the Sweetie had a bad cat experience growing up. (His sister's cat took a dislike to him and would claw him whenever possible.) But he's a total softie and is now completely taken with Pearl.

[kanders07.livejournal.com]

She's a cutie. Congratulations on the new member of your family.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks. We're enjoying her so far.

[laurashapiro.livejournal.com]

Kitty!

[przed.livejournal.com]

Yay!

[the-cornettist.livejournal.com]

AWWWWWWWWWWW *melts* She's lovely. How awful that they were just discarded like that, but lucky that your friend found them.

I'd love another cat (kitten) but so far hubby is resisting (too tying, he says), but I know deep down he really wants one too and one day I might just present him with a fait accompli lol

[przed.livejournal.com]

I am sooo grateful my friend found them.

I can understand thinking a cat is too tying. It's why we never got one until now. But it sounds like your hubby will melt like the Sweetie if you get another.

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

Awwww, what a cutie (the cat)! Seems like the Sweetie's in love *BG* Okok, he's cute too - they make a great team *snicker*

[gina-stormgrant.livejournal.com]

Kitty! Yays!

Your household just keeps growing.

(I have no Timmy icon so we'll have to settle for Billie)

[przed.livejournal.com]

Now you totally have to come over for a visit. *g*

[przed.livejournal.com]

I suspect Pearl and the Sweetie will be ganging up on me soon. *g*

[rosie55.livejournal.com]

Ah, what a lucky kitty to have been found and then to have found you! She is such a beauty, lovely face. That last picture definitely says "This is my place, I'm home now!" to me.
And yes, you can see the Sweetie is definitely not a cat person, can't you? Right under her paw, he looks!
I remember the reaction of our then elderly and child-shy cats when we started our family - I thought they might leave home. But they adjusted and it's a learning process for both cats and children. Lucky Ros to have a pet to love, too.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Pearl seems to have adjusted pretty quickly. And she hasn't done anything too crazy in our house yet. (My mom was looking after her last week and she managed to bat on the tap in the laundry room and flood mom's basement. Needless to say, mom wasn't happy, but it all ended okay.)

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Oh, she's a cutie! And she better get used to the flashy thing. :-)

[przed.livejournal.com]

She will be seeing the flashy thing a lot. *g*

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Yay! Welcome, Pearl.
*snuggles*
She's a cutie pie.

[przed.livejournal.com]

She's as cute as Buddy. Who is a total sweetheart, BTW.

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you - Buddy sends woofles! ♥

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

She is gorgeous - congratulations on the new addition to the family.

I hope you'll all be content and happy together.

*Pets Pearl*

[przed.livejournal.com]

It's early days, but we're definitely happy we took her in.

[ancastar.livejournal.com]

Ooh! I meant to mention in my email to you--her markings are =gorgeous=. She looks like she has the same type of coloring my beloved and terribly missed Isabella used to have--tortie-tabbie. At least, that's what the vet called it.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Torie-tabbie sounds about right. We think her markings are pretty gorgeous too, if a bit unusual. (My crusty mom, who is now saying that she misses her cat, kept saying she was a crazy looking mutt.)

[st-crispins.livejournal.com]

Pearl is a sweetie too.


Wow. Kid, house, pet. Looks like you're settling into your own version of middle class mundanehood :)

[przed.livejournal.com]

Yep, no sense in denying it. We're the fannish version of middle class mundanes. Soon I'll be taking Ros to soccer practice and baking muffins for school bake sales. I refuse to get the minivan, though. *g*

[st-crispins.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. Hold the line on the minivan.

That was just too far for me. :)

[przed.livejournal.com]

Besides, a minivan makes no sense with just one kid.

I am, however, not going to give up on the slash, the exploitation cinema, the obscure Britrock concerts. Have to keep a few things up my sleeve that'll shock the other moms in the park. *g*

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, she's beautiful! Look at those eyes, in the last photo! Congratulations! You do know that no household is complete without a cat (or dog, or some such), right? So, now you're complete! *And* that say that it is good for kids' immune systems to grow up with animals. So, win-win! *g*

Besides, she's gorgeous.

[przed.livejournal.com]

I've been bugging the Sweetie about getting a cat for years. (We came close a few years back, when a friend was fostering kittens for the Humane Society.) We definitely have a complete household now. Everyone is totally taken with the new arrival.

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

Well isn't she just the prettiest thing? Congrats on your new addition to the family!

[przed.livejournal.com]

She's quite fab. Although she's just discovered she likes playing with my laptop. While I'm using it. Which isn't quite so fab. (Working at home is going to be a little more difficult from here on in.)

[minori-k.livejournal.com]

Awww. Pearl is so cute!! lol Your Sweetie seems to love her:)))

Thank you for these photos of lovely kitten! I love cats:)

[przed.livejournal.com]

Pearl is definitely cute. When she's not trying to chew wires or pounce on my computer, that is.

Love your icon!

[agentxpndble.livejournal.com]

What a pretty thing she is! I don't think I've every seen markings like that before - cool!

[przed.livejournal.com]

I've never seen a cat quite like her. I think it's why the Sweetie picked her out.

I haven't been on LJ too much lately, but I have been following your troubles with Zelda. I do hope she recovers. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you both.

[partners4life.livejournal.com]

She is adorable.

[przed.livejournal.com]

We think so. *g*

[sooguy.livejournal.com]

Glad you were able to rescue her. She looks like a keeper.

You and your sweetie were always kind enough to cat sit Nikki for me back in the day. I knew he was a closeted cat person even then.

Word of advice - learn to trim Pearl's claws sooner than later. That will keep everyone happy and purring along.

[przed.livejournal.com]

I've always been in favour of doing the rescue thing with pets. I like giving a home to a being who needs one.

The Sweetie has just acknowledged that he is a closeted cat person. I think having a daughter who's an unabashed cat person has brought it out in him.

The friend who rescue the kittens warned us about the claw trimming. I've got the clippers and we're going to start asap. Although I'm also letting the vet who's seeing her tomorrow do the first round.