I have a new family member!
Her name is Rosie. She's 2 years old and one of the sweetest kitties I've ever had. She appears to be a tortie point Siamese with beautiful blue eyes. I saved her from being brought to the Humane Society last week. She was adopted from the Humane Society when she was a small kitten by a sweet lady who recently had to enter assisted living after a major health event. I'm acquainted with her daughter who is not only allergic to cats but she also can't have pets in the place she's living. So it was me or the Humane Society.
I brought her home after a checkup at the vet. She lived in my bathroom for about a week to get her acquainted with my two spoiled ones. Sammy, my older cat, couldn't care less. Her attitude was, "Oh, well. Another one." Otis was another story. He was not happy. I think he was more scared than anything. I would bring Rosie out for "visits" in a large, soft-sided "playpen" type enclosure so Rosie and Otis could get used to each other. I'd put her back in the bathroom when the hissing and growling started. I did this for several days. Then on Sunday I bit the bullet and opened the bathroom door. I took out Otis and Sammy's favorite toy, "Da Bird," a fishing pole-type thing with feathers attached to the string and started to play. Soon Rosie joined in and everyone played together.
It's been smooth sailing ever since. When I turned in last night, all three cats were sleeping on my bed. Life is good. Here's Rosie:
Sorry about the boxes the background marring the picture--I was waiting for it to stop raining to take them out to the recycling bin. 
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Evidently she's settled right in. Is she as cuddly as she looks? 
Her fur is so soft, too, just like bunny fur.
Best pets I have ever had....sweet, smart....vocal 
So happy she has become a part of your home....or rather you hers....
PS: Sounds like Otis realizes he is outnumbered and is just going to go with it....
Thank you for saving her too!
Having to separate from a pet is hard, hard for most elders. Having to separate and not know the pet is in a loving home is just too much.
