The family grows

Joe and I adopted a kitten!

We knew we've wanted a pet for a long time.  Joe has always wanted a dog but a city apartment on the third floor is no place for a dog.  Joe was very allergic to cats so that was not an option- so we started with the idea of a cute Holland Lop (bunny).  I found a great breeder but she was young and did not return my calls or emails when I asked her to email photos of the litters or contact me when they have a litter.  So that fell through.

Next, I caved and we planned on finding a puppy.  I found a beautiful husky that would be ready the next month- but after checking with the management company, we were not allowed to have a dog and I was crushed.  We know there are dogs in the building, so I thought I would just have to have it approved.  I reluctantly called the breeder and she was very understanding and returned the deposit.

So, nearly a year later, we decided a kitten would be okay and we would deal with the allergies until we get over them.  I was looking on Craigslist and found an ad about the MSPCA Kitten Adoptathon that was only 4 days away.  I consulted with Joe and we decided to go for it!  I was so lucky that my shift was covered at the restaurant and I'll explain later.

My good friend Leanne came down from Hew Hampshire to help me that day (I went to Petco the morning of the adoptathon).  There were a few obstacles before we could get in line.  We showed up 30 minutes early and I had to have an application approved, which included having proof that we could have a cat.  Big Problem.
1.) The management company was closed on Sundays
2.) Leanne could not get internet service there
3.) Joe could not find the email on my account from 2009 when I asked about the dog
4.) The lease says only approved animals can live there (no cats, dogs, etc unless approved)

I asked the staff if they would let me use their internet.  I was not even sure I had saved the old email.  But after a quick search, BINGO- got it.  By the time we got in line there were probably 20 people ahead of us and I was very anxious.

I wanted a gray cat, and when we got into the room, I had Leanne stay with one cat while I looked around.  Joe and I had discussed the kind of cat we want or don't want.  Neither of us liked a white cat with patches.  But when I passed a tiny little female kitten who had a tiger tail and a couple light brown patches, I had to hold her and I was sold.  I had to have her.

We love this little kitty so much.  She's our baby now and she is spoiled.  We have not decided on a name because we wanted to know her first.  She's still a baby- she sleeps a lot.  And when she's not sleeping she's playing until she tuckers herself out again.  So I have not gotten great photos of her.

I do not want to be one of those people who writes novels about every little hiccup she makes- but it's hard not to.  I will try to update with photos soon though!