22 June 2007
Wondering how to keep yourself entertained whilst taking a month off from shopping? Adopt a cat! Meet Beany:
Okay, no, it wouldn't actually be acceptable to run out and adopt a cat just for a month of amusement. I've been contemplating adding a second cat to the clan for many months now, and a month with no shopping diversions seems like a good time to make the adjustment. So a few days ago, I went to the humane society, thinking I'd get a calico kitten, and came back with a nine-month-old grey tabby instead.
I've called her Beany thanks to a comment left by Tara ages ago, wherein she said that her grandparents used to have cats named Booty and Beany. I decided then that if I ever had another cat, it would have to be called Beany. Make it so!
I adopted Minnie when she was nine months as well, and I think it's a good age for animals. Young enough that they can adapt easily and unlearn any bad behaviours, but old enough to be over a lot of the annoying puppy/kitty traits. Beany is still only about half the size of Booty (who is a small cat to begin with), but people overlook the 'young adult' animals in their search for the cute babies.
I cannot believe how well she's adjusting to the new house and the other animals. I think it's because she's decided she's the boss of everybody; there's a bit of growling and hissing (and trying to pounce on Booty), but no hiding under beds.
While I was eating my lunch today, I watched her cross the kitchen with Minnie patiently trailing behind -- something Minnie likes to do to Booty as well, which drives him absolutely crazy -- but Beany seemed to take no notice. My ultimate hope is for Booty and Beany to become pals and cuddle up together -- a tall order for a fourteen-year-old former Youngest Cat. That's probably not going to happen any time soon, but at least their already deigning to sit next to each other to look out the window. That's progress, for cats!
Congratulations on adopting Beanie! It sounds like what happened with our cat, we went into the adoption center, thinking we were to adopt a teeny tiny little kitten but came out with a seven month old kitten/cat. He must be about nine months old now too and I love him so much, I think it was easier to see his personality than it was with the little kittens. Anyway I hope Beanie continues to settle in well, she's lucky to have found such a nice person as you to look after her.
posted by Rebecca at June 23, 2007 12:05 AM
Anna, I'm so confused! You don't live in London? You live in Minnesota? How do you manage to go between two distant places and keep your pets happy?! And Beanie -what a pretty kitty!
Great colors again! The pictures you've taken of the peonies and the fruit in the kitchen are beautiful; the kitchen walls are heavenly! And your messenger bag is divine. You have a fine eye for color!
btw- I'm going to try your zip pouch tutorial. Your instructions are so clear I think I can manage! Thanks!
posted by Tina in Santa Monica at June 23, 2007 07:35 AM
she looks adorable, in fact, in the last photo she looks just like the late great Bhu - the grey boy kitten/cat I used to look after (brother of Bali). seeing her makes me feel like he live's on.
posted by cally at June 23, 2007 11:55 AM
Awww. :) She's pretty! She looks a little like John's cat, but their cat is supposedly grown-up and is still very small. I'm glad things are going well for all so far.
posted by jessie at June 23, 2007 06:00 PM
congratulations on the new addition to your family. she's a cutie!
posted by melissa at June 24, 2007 06:51 AM
Tina in Santa Monica:
The key is having suckers for parents who can't look a dog or cat (or fish) in the face and not feel compelled to care for and love it when Anna does her trans-Atlantic things.
.d
posted by .d at June 25, 2007 12:39 AM
Congratulations on the new addition! She is absolutely adorable looking!
posted by Chara Michele at June 27, 2007 07:11 PM