Fiona's Arrival!

I've been thinking about getting a cat for over a year now, but have hesitated because I had plans to move to Hawaii and just thought it would be more difficult to move 3 animals instead of just 2. But, in light of my current life situation, I am becoming resolved to the fact that I am going to remain settled right here in Alaska for a while. So, I just thought, why not? I'd like another personality in the house and I do have the room. . . So, I've been checking with the animal shelter for kittens and Monday was my day. She and her 4 brothers arrived to the shelter on Sunday night and she was on her way home with me by Monday afternoon.

She wasn't too sure of things right away. She cried on the way home, but once she got inside and met Duke and Henry, she began to loosen up. Duke was instantly obsessed with her and wouldn't leave her alone. Henry on the other hand was very cautious and shy.

I expected him to be jealous and a little territorial, but he wasn't at all. Instead of jealous, he actually appeared to be hurt that there was another object of my affection. It was sad really. But, I just let the three of them feel eachother out and after a while I decided to give, who I was now calling Fiona, a bath in the bathroom sink. Amazingly, she was very cooperative and I didn't have any trouble getting her clean as new. But, of course she was much happier once she got out and was wrapped up in a big, soft towel.

The instinct of a cat is so instant though, so it wasn't long before she was off grooming her pretty grey coat.

By that night Duke's obsession had subsided and Henry had become quite chummy with her.

I'm really glad I got her and am excited to have another girl in the house. I do think it will balance the energy a little bit. I know that sounds crazy, but, well, nevermind. . .

Fiona was born on July 17th, so she is close to 3 months old. So far, she has shown herself to have a very persistent voice (meow), to be extremely playful, and to be the easiest potty training of my life. From the first second that I put her in her box, she went to the bathroom and has not missed going in her box since. Very imporessive. So, just day two and she definitely seems to be settling into her new place with her new brothers quite nicely. This should be fun :)