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Toesies
Wed Jul 06 2005

Actually I think I should call him Sleepyhead.

I have a new cat. He's a purebred Burmin, 9 weeks old, born on Mother's Day. His hind feet have snowshoes, but his two front paws have white on the middle toes, only. So, Toesies. He already has his points, and they'll be sable when he's older. Prettiest blue eyes!!

We went to the Vet today, and maybe another appropriate name would be my THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR CAT. He has to go back in three weeks for another worming pill and feline leukemia medicine, and in six months he'll be neutered.

He and Banshee haven't exactly come to a meeting of the minds yet, but both have spent the afternoon sleeping. Toesies spent some time sleeping on my shoulder, but he's like wearing a mink collar. I had to put him in his kitty bed.

At least temporarily, Toesies' food and water bowls, and his litter box are in Rowena's room. When I'm away, I've fixed the doorway so Banshee can't get in the room, but the door is open so there's plenty of circulation. I won't leave them alone together until I'm sure they're ready to get along. At least when Banshee is ready to get along. Toesies does a good job of hissing and arching, but he's no match for an almost two-year-old cat.

Did I mention that he's beautiful?

My bedtime is usually Banshee's activity time, and I expect Toesies will follow suit.

The Vet gave me three different kinds of baby kittie kibbles to see which one Toesies likes best. That I'll give him until he's a grown-up boy, or at least when he has his permanent teeth. Those baby teeth a sharp little needles.

He has learned to untie my shoelaces, but he also manages to dig those little needles into my ankles while he's playing with the laces.

The sun is beating into the window by my puter, so I'm going to the living room where the cooler is doing its thing.

Shalom

10 Comments
  • From:
    Supertrooper (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Jul 07 2005
    Congratulations on your new arrival . he sounds just adorable .
    Huggers
    Linda x
  • From:
    Calichef (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Jul 07 2005
    Congratulations on the new baby! I hope I get to see him before he's a big kitty, unlike Banshee!
    Love,
    ~Cali
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Jul 07 2005
    Oh.. sounds just sweet..
    I used to like cats more than I do now.. But I know they are darling.. Almost can't resist the kittens..
    $300 is a bit of money but well spent and you'll get at least that much enjoyment and entertainment our of her.
    ;)
  • From:
    Dustbunny3 (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Jul 07 2005
    Cats are fun but I have 5 homeless I feed but can,t touch. Poor buggers are left when family's move and left to fend on our wildlife.
    I think Dreambooks is a tad mixed up with SPAY & Neuter. Either way I feel a sharp pain.
    Now if I were in command a convicted Sex offender
    would have the same done . It seems passing a law does not do it.
  • From:
    Sezrah (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Jul 07 2005
    awwwww, hello to little toesies :))
  • From:
    AeolianSolo (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Jul 07 2005
    Oh, it is SO fun to have a new kitty! The only comfort I'll be able to take when Max is ready to move on to his reward is that a new kitty can come live with us again.

    Chaya, you said you wanted to see some of my work... Everything on the page you checked out from the Human Expressions link is my work. Or did you mean new stuff since last month? :)

    --Solo
  • From:
    Welshamethyst (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Jul 07 2005
    sounds like you two are a match made in heaven ;)
    The big guy will come around after his feline feathers smooth out a bit.

    Hugs
  • From:
    TraumaMama (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Jul 08 2005
    A Belated Happy Birthday! And a new kitty! Ohhhh!
    Hey, did your son every figure out who was behind all the birthday cards from all over? HeeHee.
  • From:
    CovertOps (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 09 2005
    *Hops around on one foot to the other, clapping hands*

    Oh, hurray, hurray, Chaya has a new kitty! Welcome Home dear sweet Toesies! I love Toesies so much already! Congratulations on your new babycat Chaya! Congratulations on your new baby brother, Banshee!

    Toesies sound gorgeous! Chloe has four snowshoes and I love them! She has no toe-socks like Toesies does, so I would like to see his little toe-socks!

    What a great time you'll be having with the kitties, Chaya. I really wish I lived close by so I could come over and chill out with you and the kitties every now and then, and maybe arrange playdates with Chloe and your boys.

    Hugs to Banshee and Toesies and have a great weekend, all!

    Lots of Love,
    E.L.
  • From:
    DancingButterfly (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 09 2005
    Toesies will be perfect when your winter comes around, he'll keep you warm :)