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[turps]

Today we reserved a new rescue cat.

We didn't intend to but had started to look around local rescues because the house felt so empty with only the two cats. But, with Pansy being 10 and Milo 16 we knew we had to be careful to get someone who would suit them as well as us.

Yesterday we toured a few shelters but last night I just felt wrong. We'd seen some lovely cats and some beautiful kittens that we'd been able to handle. But even so, getting home I wasn't feeling it and was sorry we'd looked at all. Then this morning we had a booking at a cat cuddle event at our vets. While they consist of cats needing homes it's also fine to just go along, have a coffee and pet some cats, and that's what we intended to do.

We go in, and within minutes James' attention was fully on this little grey cat. He was friendly, spent ages licking James' hand and even though I told him he couldn't really pick a cat within five minutes, he was already gone, and spent nearly the whole hour with him.

We did talk to the lady running the event a lot, making sure this cat would fit into our household and that he'd be a good fit with our cats, and she said he would, but that if the worst happened she would always take him back no strings attached. He would come already neutered, all jabs, flea and worm treated, chipped and with a month's insurance. We also had to fill in a questionnaire to see if we fit the cat, and passed that.

So, say hello to our new boy who should arrive sometime next week.

Right now he's called Ernie, but we're thinking of changing it to Murphy, mainly because after we'd agreed to have him we checked his details and it turns out his birthday is the same as mam's. Murphy was her nickname, so it feels meant to be in a way.

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[shadowhive]

Ohhh look at him! He’s so sweet! And he sounds so adorable🖤 You’re right, it seems it was meant to be🖤

[turps]

He came right up to us when we went in the room.

It did make me feel bad for the shyer cats who I'm sure would be amazing after some quiet time. But he wanted to be noticed.

[shadowhive]

Awww that’s so cute!

If I went to such a thing I’d probably come back with all of them, or at least want to

[turps]

I have to admit another cat caught my heart too.

She was called Amy and had the sweetest unusual looking face. She was tiny and spent most of the time lying on top of the microwave with two other cats, but when I petted her would rest her face against my hand.

She was beautiful and if I could afford two sets of adoption fees and insurance, I would have reserved her also.

[shadowhive]

Aww she sounds so adorable!

[undeadrobins]

Oh my! He's gorgeous!

[turps]

He's got such a lovely face and pattern!

[dine]

what a handsome guy! Ernie/Murphy is a doll, and you guys deserve each other. good job :)

[turps]

Doesn't he look cute!?

We still haven't settled on his actual name. I suspect we will once he's here.

[dine]

once you have a chance to spend time with him, the right name will emerge. it's not always an instantaneous thing, naming a cat. Olivier's name didn't surface for a couple of days after he came home

[pensnest]

Awwww! Those eyes! That little face!

A very fortunate little cat.

[turps]

He's very cute.

Though, considering we haven't had a young cat in the house for over ten years I think some adjustment will be going on for a while!

[tara]

He is such a cutie and he was absolutely meant to be yours, given that he has your mam's birthday. I hope he settles in well :)

[turps]

I hope he settles too.

James fell for him in an instant and finding out his birthday cemented the decision.

[teigh_corvus]

I'm so excited for you!

[turps]

Thank you!

I just hope he settles well.

[chalcopyrite]

Oh my goodness, look at him! Congratulations on your new kitty (and to him on his new home)!

[turps]

Thank you!

I'm excited to have him home, though, having a young cat in the house again will be a change. Ours tend to sleep most of the time and have done for a long while.

[sylvaine]

Heee, new cat after all!

[turps]

Seemingly it hasn't been a surprise to anyone we're getting a new cat *g*

[turlough]

You have a new kitty, yay!!! He looks and sounds like a total darling! I hope he'll make himself at home swiftly (and that Milo and Pansy won't mind having a new and young cat in the house too much - and who knows, maybe he'll make them energetic and playful again :-) Lots of good luck with little Murphy!

[turps]

I think Milo and Pansy are going to get a shock when Murphy turns up. Though, not as much of a shock if we'd gone for a kitten *g*

The cat lady said it is the perfect age for an introduction to elderly cats and I hope she's right.

[glitteryv]

Oh, Ernie-Murphy is adorbs! I can see why both of you fell so hard for him. UwU

I shall cross all crossables that things go well with introducing him to Pansy and Milo. <3

[turps]

He's adorable but has a bit of conjunctivitis right now which means he won't be here until the end of the week as the lady in charge didn't want to risk our cats getting it too.

I hope the meeting goes well, they're both so old it'll be a shock to have a youngster in the family.

[frausorge]

Oh what a looker he is! And what an auspicious birthday. I hope he will bring you a lot of joy (and I know he will love living with you).

[turps]

Isn't he gorgeous?

He should be here within a few days, and I hope he does love his new home.

[brandywine28]

That face!! I love him already!

[turps]

He has such a pretty face :D

[cold_clarity]

aw, he's so sweet!! with his big eyes. i'm glad you found a good match. <333

[turps]

Isn't he just?

It'll probably be the weekend when we get him as he's got an eye issue right now. But, we can wait.