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[fabulousfrock]

I feel weird saying this because I know most people like to wait awhile before they get a new pet when one dies, but...I actually kind of like to channel that grief into a new animal. I'll probably never have so much love and devotion to give to a new cat and Oskar too as while I'm still sad about losing Tacy. I mean, normally I'm pretty selfish

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[pencilshavings]

I cried when I read about Tacy last night. What a sweet baby.

But this is good news. I can't wait to meet your new family! Wow!! After you have some time to all adjust a little bit.

[fabulousfrock]

Aww. I almost called you about it today, because I knew you would want to know, but then...I was afraid I'd just end up bawling and I'm not sure you want me to cry you and bawl.

The new family is sooo cute though. Betsy came out from under the bed a few hours ago and now she's totally settled in. Oskar is so scared of her, he keeps coming up to her and hissing in this wimpy way, but he won't get too close and go after there, and she just sits there TOTALLY CALM.

[fabulousfrock]

CALL you and bawl. Jeez. You can tell I'm still THINKING about crying.

[dlgarfinkle]

They sound so adorable! Can't wait to see the pics!

[hai_kah_uhk]

Oh no! I missed the part about Tacy's passing.

Belated condolences.

And we're more like you guys. When Trixie died, and Rick said, "When do you want to get another cat?" and I said, "Give me some time!" I realized that he realized that I was already thinking about Petfinder... and, yeah, we have an affinity for sick cats, too, but that's because we look for the little green "special needs" heart on their Petfinder listings.

[fabulousfrock]

Yes, you guys are awesome to take in the special needs cats. =D I'm just so glad no one at the shelter noticed she was sick or she wouldn't have been around for me to adopt...and I'll be really surprised if she doesn't just have a kitty cold like a stressed out little kid at a daycare center.

[idaho_laurie]

I'm looking forward to pictures. We plan to adopt another cat, too, but for now we have three. One is ours, and the other two are living with us until their owners move out of student housing next summer. Enjoy your kitties!

[fandoria]

I waited six weeks after Sammi died to get another cat. I actually hadn't planned on it yet because I didn't think it was ready but I just found myself at Pet Smart and saw two tortoiseshells that immediately drew my attention because, like you, I love torties, and Sammi was a tortie too. I never thought I'd get two, but they both just tugged at my heart. They're both so cuddly and affectionate and that's exactly what I needed. So two weeks ago, I brought home Stormy and Pumpkin. Like Betsy, they hid under the bed for the first 2 1/2 days and now they follow me around the house acting attention starved if I don't spend 18 hours a day loving them.

Congrats on your new cats. I can't wait to see pictures of them.

[fabulousfrock]

Yeah, your post about your new torties melted my heart and kind of helped me, too... I knew Tacy's time here was really coming to an end, and in a larger sense, Tacy was sick for SO long too so it's kind of comforted me along the way to think about how, when I do have to say goodbye, I could get another tortie or some other beloved little creature. And it will be a great thing for Oskar, because Tacy was old and sick and grumpy to him, and he's young and active and will be so happy to have young cats around. (Once he REALIZES it...)

[fandoria]

(Once he REALIZES it...) LOL yeah, that's the kicker there. I'm still waiting for Chloe to realize it. She's only 5 and spent her whole life with Sammi who was 10 years older than her. She's been lonely ever since Sammi died (and we never really had time to prepare. The cancer thing caught us by surprise and a day and a half later, she was gone) and I thought Chloe would like new friends. She's not too thrilled with us yet but I'm hopeful that given a bit more time, she'll enjoy having new friends who will actually play with her because they're young enough to have the energy.

Even though I definitely needed the time to mourn Sammi, part of me wishes I'd gotten Pumpkin and Stormy sooner. It's amazing how much it's helped to have them in the house. I hope your new cats bring you the same comfort mine have.