Meet Nari!
25 Jun 2010 4 Comments
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Phil and I adopted our first little addition to our new family about 5 days ago. We were a little nervous at first, but decided that it was time for us to take on a little responsibility for the life of a small kitty.
We decided that we were going to go to the St. Tammany Humane Society because they are a no kill facility. They had quite a few kittens to chose from and it took us about 30 minutes to make our way to the little tortoiseshell that was waiting, quite calmly I might add, in the last cage. When I picked her up she rolled on her back and both arms flopped to the side, her eyes closed, and the purring began. I think I just looked at Phil and he knew that I wasn’t leaving that building without that cat. So now…we have a 4 month old cat…we think is a Ragamuffin or Maine Coon. She is the sweetest kitten I have seen. She isn’t very hyper at all and goes through separation anxiety when we leave the room to go to the bathroom…
Phil has bonded with her nicely which surprised both of us because he has always claimed to be a dog person and always vetoed the idea of having a cat. Now that she has been home for a few days…and the tape worm is gone…she has let her personality show more each day. She and Phil are pretty inseparable and the pictures prove it… and I’m kind of partial to her too!
Jul 02, 2010 @ 19:40:42
Thanks for checking, Susie. I didn’t think you would have much, but it was worth a try.
I’m so excited about the page. It looks great! Thanks for everything.
Gillian
Jul 02, 2010 @ 10:35:39
I have talked to a few people here, and we def. don’t know much about her. we get sooo many kittens during these months and most of them come form a “stray” situation. She sure is a cutie though. Thank you so much for adopting her. There needs to be more people out there like you and your husband? boyfriend? Anyway, I have posted the story on our website if you want to take a look. http://www.sthumane.org
Thanks again!
Jul 01, 2010 @ 14:56:49
Hey Susie:
I am so glad you found my blog!
We are so happy with Nari. She has really come out of her shell the last week and made the transition to “Princess of the house” quite smoothly. One of the reason we wanted to get a cat was so we could somewhat get into the mode of having to take care of another life. We do not have children and figured a kitten would definitely be a good way to start a training process! And for the record…going from just caring for yourself to having a small animal depending on you is great training!
We have been wondering what breed of cat she is and if there was any information left from the person who surrendered her and her siblings. We think, after having talked to some breeders and rescuers, that she may have a lot of Maine Coon in her. She has many, if not all, of the characteristics of that breed, but we weren’t sure. Any information that you have would be great. I can get you my email address if you would like.
I would love for you to post her story on your website. I am sure that I will be posting many stories about her in the years to come, so keep in touch!
Thanks for everything! Happy 4th to you as well!
Gillian
Jul 01, 2010 @ 07:51:57
Hey Gilly Girl,
This is Susie Kaznowitz, Development Coordinator for the St. Tammany Humane Society. We are so glad that you are happy about your new little kitty and appreciate you giving her a great home!! Also, we have a success story portion on our website that I would love to post your blog on if that is ok with you! Thanks, and have a great forth of July!