From commentor IlsaLund:
This is Clary, AKA Miss Pants. She was originally adopted as a kitten by a neighbor. The neighbor died suddenly and Clary was trapped in her apartment for four days before being freed. No one wanted her and I’d already said no because we had two 17 yr olds at the time and I thought bringing in a young cat would be too traumatic for them. But when my husband heard the sad tale, he insisted that we adopt her. When he went to take her home, he and Clary took one look at each other and they both fell madly in love. She’s been with us for four years now. I love her madly, too, but she will always be Daddy’s Girl.
Luci was adopted 2 yrs ago, along with her companion, Princess. I found them on Petfinders after the two elderly cats died in 2008. Clary was devastated to lose them and miserable being an only cat. Plus, Clary was so attached to my husband that I sort of felt l needed a cat for me. I wanted one young cat and I got two seniors, now about 11 years old. Luci is the tiniest, but she is Top Cat. She spends most of her time sleeping in my closet, but when she feels like it, she runs and plays like a kitten.
Princess in her signature pose. I have never met a cat who loves people more than Princess. The second she meets someone new, she rolls on her back for a tummy rub. We had a party the other night and she stayed in the thick of the crowd, hopping from person to person, absolutely delighting in all the company. She’s Miss Personality, the “talker” of the bunch and just made of pure sunshine and joy.
This is our newest, Annie. I took this picture at an animal hospital, where she and her brother were abandoned in July 2009. Her brother was adopted right away and Annie stayed as the “staff favorite.” I had been feeling “broody”–that there was just something missing from the cat family we had made and I wanted just one more. I went to the hospital to meet another cat, but they brought Annie to me. They put her in my lap and she started to purr,drool, and then curled up in my arms–I was a goner. Her fur is as fluffy and soft as the down on a chick. She is the ultimate lap cat and loves to held like a newborn in our arms. When we got her home, Princess and Luci acted as if she were their long lost sister, adoring her instantly. Clary was pissed off and chased Annie for about a month or so, then calmed down. It’s been almost a year and our little family is complete. I can’t begin to describe how much joy they each bring to us and we are so grateful to have them.
stuckinred
Sweet kitties!
Mary G
They are very beautiful, bless them and IlsaLund and hubby!
Ash Can
What an adorable bunch. This post is a great way to start the day!
MattF
OT, I guess… Bad Project.
Steeplejack
Nice-looking clutter o’ cats.
Ash Can
Non-kitty-related: According to Politico (yeah, yeah, I know), Jon Huntsman is going to be throwing his hat in the ring for 2012.
Southern Beale
Good morning. Yesterday a stray dog showed up at our house, adorable little thing. We’re going to keep it if the owners don’t show up. Here you can see he’s settled right in as if he owned the place.
debit
Lovely kitties!
comrade scott's agenda of rage
A house full of kittehs is a good house.
Hooray for you!
harlana
kitteh kitteh kitteh kitteh!! :D
WereBear
It’s more fun when there’s more than one!
That Princess… I could spread her on bread and eat her.
JasonF
Gorgeous kitties!
JPL
All the kittens are special but Princess is a hoot. Thanks for sharing.
gnomedad
I’ve never been into “Obama is just like Bush”, but this was disturbing. I’ve been buying into the “Army Manual Says Torture Doesn’t Work” meme. Obama isn’t convinced?
cmorenc
These rescue pet threads are just another version of that scene with Kathy Bates in “Rat Race”:
“YOU WANT TO BUY A SQUIRREL?”
jeffreyw
Prittie kitties!
stuckinred
@gnomedad: What are you talking about????
jeffreyw
Mmm…breakfast
Currants
OT–This from a friend who’s married into the mid-east (secular Muslim). The link (to sic_semper_tyrannis) has probably already been posted elsewhere, but … OT, and on my mind.
Southern Beale
Princess looks and sounds just like my Frasier Fur. Must be something about this coffee-colored tabby/siamese blends. Frasier is soft as velvet and definitely Mr. Sociable. Any time people are over he has to come out and say hi. And if we have a party he’s definitely in the thick of it.
He’s our senior citizen now — 18 years old — and I think he’s got kitty dementia. Walks around caterwauling for no reason like he’s forgotten where he is. Sleeps with me every night though — under the covers, tucked under my arm. A big heat machine, that one. It will break my heart when he finally goes, which I have a feeling won’t be too long now. His kidneys are starting to shut down.
TaMara (BHF)
What a beautiful family! Thanks for sharing.
I always say I accidentally share my house with 4 cats, but really, I wouldn’t have it any other way. They seem so much happier as a pride of cats. I can’t say it’s any harder than taking care of one.
TaMara (BHF)
@Southern Beale: That’s pretty damn funny. I’d say he’s yours.
gnomedad
@stuckinred:
Oops. Cut and paste fail. Here it is:
The War Presidents
IlsaLund
@ Southern Beale: Princess is a rare female Ginger cat, but she looks more like a strawberry blonde. She’d love your Frasier!
One of the elderly cats we had before also suffered from dementia and it was heartbreaking. About 2 weeks before she died, she “woke up”–I yelped and said to my husband, “Look, Clover knows us!” She interacted with us so lovingly for a few moments, and then the light in her eyes dimmed and she was “away” again. I’m so sorry that you both have to go through this.
Phoebe
@Southern Beale: I’m really happy for you. I have a dog who came through the front door with neighborhood kids who couldn’t keep her, and she’s the sweetest thing and loves everybody, but the cats are losing their minds, weight, and fur. Last night one of them went missing, and I finally found him stuck in a heating vent under the floor. He was there for at least four hours and didn’t meow, probably because he was scared of Suki. When I found him and pulled him out he couldn’t stop purring. I thought he’d run away. I have to find Suki another home now. It’s not her fault, and there’s nothing wrong with her, but there it is.
Damned at Random
Princess looks like my Cheena cat who also loves a belly rub. A beautiful family
JustPeachyAndYou
IlsaLund, you have a fabulous cat tribe. As with your husband and Clary, Mr. JustPeachy had a BFF named Bigfoot, for which I was merely the emergency backup petting/feeding unit. I’m glad you have a cat of your own.
@Southern Beale: From the picture, it looks like the dog gods have decided for you. Congratulations on the new addition.
@Tamara (BHF): The only difference between one and multiple cats is the size of the bed you need so you get some room on it too.
ThresherK
Oooh, cute tuxedo. I’m jealous of someone whose cat is allowed onto a table because it doesn’t knock down every single knickknack and photo.
IlsaLund
@JustPeachyAndYou: My husband is Clary’s god. She regards me as a combination waitress/human chew toy. But I’m crazy about her.
You Don't Say
What gorgeous cats! My late Duncan looked like your Annie and he, too, was a sweet lap cat. I miss him.
Svensker
Luci looks like a little fox — love her funny face.
asiangrrlMN
@IlsaLund: Your fur family is simply beautiful! I love waking up to these stories. One good thing about being single? I am BOTH my cats’ favorite human!
@Southern Beale: He’s adorable! Congrats on the new family member.
moe99
Wonderful story. If I didn’t have 3 dogs, i would love to have a few cats. They are such characters.
IlsaLund
@moe99: Go for it! Cats are no trouble at all and the rewards are so great. Go to your local shelter and let a kitteh choose you. Hell, get two–they prefer to be in a pride.