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Update on Getting a Kitten

Posted: Jul 15, 2010

Just wanted all of you who responded to my post and were so kind after the death of my cat on Sunday that we have a new addition to the family. I decided to look at our local pet store yesterday on my lunch hour. It must have been fate. I was looking for a tortoise shell kitten (I've always loved the colors) and one was just brought in within a half an hour before I got there. The woman who brought her in was a foster mother to her and her brothers and sisters. They were all dropped off in the woods! She's 14 months old and her name is Mindy (I decided to keep it since she's been called that for so long). She's very energetic. I haven't had a kitten in the house in years and years. She'll never replace Roscoe, but having her in the house is helping so much. We just love her already.

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Wonderful! - Christine

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I am so happy to hear that you have opened your heart and home to another wonderful animal. It sounds like the two of you were made for each other! I know she will have a happy, fun life with lots of good food and more love than she knows what to do with!!! Good for you! You, too, Mindy!

Addition to my post - Christine

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And don't you even think about replacing Roscoe. He has left his imprint on your family. That is what I find so wonderful about pets. My family had two Scottish Terriers, and yet they could not have been more opposite. Our Angus was shy and quiet. Maggie was full of herself and bossy. We loved them equally. You will find Mindy has different traits, but equally just as wonderful. Keep us posted! Thanks so much for telling us. We really care.

Congratulations new kitty mom! - shipwecked

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It was fate that the perfect kitten appeared at just the right time. I only wish we could attach pictures. I'm sure Roscoe is watching from the Rainbow Bridge with a big smile on his face.

I am glad that you found the perfect kitten... - Kendra

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I hope you will all be very happy with each other!

Congrats - OHMT

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to you and to Mindy. I know Roscoe is looking down with a smile! Fate is something, I lost one of my boxer girls a few years ago. I still had 2 other dogs and was not looking for another as yet, then 3 months later I got a call from a friend who could not keep her boxer puppy and wanted to know if I would adopt him - he was born on the same day my girl died, I am sure I was supposed to take care of him and he has been a joy to me every since.

I love the name Mindy! Cute name for a tortie-cat! - Congratulations on your new baby kitty! nm

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Mindy kitty has a family now! - Sunshine State MT

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Great news for both of you! It's strange how things work out sometimes. I'm sure Mindy being in your home is helping her so much too.

Take care of each other!

Thanks everyone! - LinK

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Thanks everyone for your good wishes and stories of your beloved pets. I'm sure she's going to love her new family. My daughter can't wait to get home from her vacation to see the new addition.

Torties are wonderful - GA kitty mom

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Congrats on your new addition. I love torties! We have 5 at the house, but one in our TNR (trap, neuter, release) colony is named Tortellini. She's quite a pistol and full of life. They can be very snobby and thus have earned being called cats with tortitudes, but are generally very smart. I'm glad you gave her a chance and that you and she were at the right place at the right time.

GA Kitty Mommy - LinK

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Thanks! She's so friendly, which is what I wanted. I love the name of one of your cats. It's too cute.

Maybe? - Christine

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If there is any way we could see a picture of Mindy it would be great!

Picture of Mindy - Christine - LinK

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My daughter's away until tomorrow night. She has the camera as well as her cell phone that also has a camera. As soon as she comes back I'll ask her to take some pics and I'll see if I can get them to post. Thanks.

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