I finally found one of the three remaining kittens from Allie's first litter a home! Fluffy, the only boy, and my favorite. While I'm glad he found a home, I was sad to see him go because he was my favorite. I cried after he left. In a way, I wanted my parents to keep him (they were contemplating that), but I really do think he is better off with someone else because they already have their hands full with Pepper and Archie.
So Fluffy now has a FAMILY. He has a mommy (Kara), a "sister" looked like somewhere between 8 and 10 years old, and a "brother" who looked somewhere between 4 to 6 years old. Not sure if Kara is married. The little boy was very excited and kept grabbing at Fluffy (who will most likely now be "Tiger"), and wanting to hold him.
My dad kept saying, "Do you think he'll be okay? Especially with the little boy?" and stuff like that. I thought the little boy's mom had a pretty good hold on him concerning how he handled Fluffy. But my dad kept saying things like that, and it was making me have second thoughts, like I did the wrong thing by giving him to someone with a young-ish child. I just want Fluffy to have a good home and be happy.
I know poor Fluffy (Tiger?) is going to be scared at first. We put him in a cardboard box carrier and he did NOT want to go in. He escaped two times. He's used to those nice big plastic carriers. Plus this is the first time he's really been around someone besides me and my parents, and he's never been around kids. But he seemed very comfortable being held by his new owner. He didn't squirm or act scared or anything. Maybe just a little concern on his face, but otherwise he was totally calm being held by strangers. I hope he gets used to his new home quickly though. And the best thing of all...he's FREE! He's FINALLY out of that cage!
And I hope I did the right thing. I liked Kara. She seemed really nice, and so did the daughter. The son was cute; he just needs to learn how to handle a cat, and I'm sure his mom (and Fluffy with body language) will teach him how.
I miss him already, but I think it's for the best. It kinda felt like I was giving away one of my children. I know that's silly. I was looking forward to seeing how he would look all grown up, because he is SO pretty. He is at most 7 months old now I think. I'm wondering if Spooky and Spitty miss him. I called my mom this evening and she said they seemed very quiet.
I am very worried about finding a home for Spitty. She is just SO temperamental that I don't think she'd make a good pet. Spooky is very playful and likes to jump; lots of fun. I think she would make a good pet, it's just a matter of finding someone who wants a 7-month-old female black cat.
I also wish I could find Allie a home. She is SO pretty and very affectionate most of the time...maybe that's just because she's lonely locked up in that back room, but every time I go in there to see her (not too often I'm afraid) she rubs up against me and purrs and purrs. I'm sure she's happy to see me (or someone, but she knows me) and to have my company. She does get a bit punchy at times though...if you touch her near her tail she often bites you, and today when I started walking out of the room, she attacked my foot.
I put a few VERY recent pictures of Fluffy below (taken just a few days ago). Isn't he just gorgeous now? What a little beauty! Everyone wish Fluffy/Tiger(?) luck at his new home!
Okay, don't start crying again Jessica...
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