New kid on the block

[James]

A few weeks ago I announced that we were due to adopt a small furry person in the non too distant future. Well, yesterday (Saturday 30th) our plan materialised. The provisional (cattery given) name has been ‘Bella’ but this may change. She is a small tabby who has seen the rough side of life - the usual story of neglect and cruelty, finally ending up in a shelter along with many other rescued felines. I did not visit the cattery and since my wife was unable to go, my brother went first and was immediately taken by this particular, sad-faced tabby.

Our requirements were simple, any cat, any age, any sex, any disability, but no long-haired breeds because of my respiratory difficulties (result of a road traffic accident). Having placed a reserve on our selected puss, we thought things would run smoothly. Should have known they would not, could not. We were advised that said tabby was due to be speyed - OK, that was expected, What was a surprise was to later receive a telephone call to say that ‘she’ was not a ‘she’ .... the vet could not ID any female organs, but the alternative designation of ‘male’ is more of a courtesy as there are no testes either We were offered the option of cancelling the reservation and selecting another cat ....... we could understand their caution as some people may have backed out, but since we don’t equate a living creature with a faulty car, we said we were happy with whatever sex walked through our front door.

So ..... here we are, home complete with one little feline who spent the evening following us around the house talking loudly and refusing to use the litter tray in case we disappeared. She/he is delightful, rather thin and with a dull coat, but we know ‘Bella’ will polish up fine and settle in once she knows that she can relax and that our house is not a super-large cattery cage

As some of you know, we lost Dunkley, our beloved New Zealand tabby some years ago (for her pic see my intro) and we have suffered with this gap in our lives ever since. No one will ever replace what we have lost, but all cats are their own people and we hope that this new kid on the block will benefit from all that Dunkley taught us

[Elaine]

Congratulations xxx I am sure Bella??? will settle in just fine and you will all be very happy together. xxxx

[angieh]

Great news that your little cat has arrived James. I am sure that once she has settled in you'll start the process of getting to know one another.

How will you settle on what to refer to "her" as? Please let us know your decision on this knotty problem!

[Mags]

Congratulations on your new addition, James - your kitty is very fortunate to be chosen by people as caring as you and your wife.

Looking forward to seeing some pics

[dandysmom]

Oh well done taking this lovely little cat and giving her/him? a chance for a happy home filled with love and care. Looking forward to pics and stories! Give Bella a chin tickle from across the Pond and a welcome to the newest Catsey cat.

[cats' staff]

Welcome to Bella. Perhaps you could spell it with 1 'l' as in Lugosi? It sounds as though she or he will have a lovely home with you.

[Shelley123]

Great news James, looking foward to seeing some pics and hearing more about Bella.

[Moli]

Welcome Bella.....well done for taking her on...

[calismum]

Pleased to here your news. Hope she settles well. I'm sure that it won't be long before she has you well and truly wrapped round her paw.

Pics asap please!!!

[John]

many congratulations on your new furry friend..give her a tummy rub from me..john