Former lurker Alien Bunnyman:
Hey, some old neighbors of mine recently had a kitten follow them home and no one’s responded to the signs. They can’t keep it, and when they asked me if I could or if I knew anybody who could my answer was a sad no.
They don’t know quite how old it is, but they’re guessing a couple of months. From what I’ve seen it’s pretty energetic (I don’t think I ever saw them tire it out) and very affectionate. It very much likes to climb into people’s laps and nap and purr up a storm. Actually it just likes climbing people in general, (I saw it perched on several shoulders while I was in its presence) so anybody who would take it should probably invest in a cat tree if they don’t have one already. Also nail clippers, as soon as possible, because ouch. It is very litter box trained and has a somewhat silly personality. I think if you have the energy and attention it needs it would make for an awesome pet.
If you’re interested in this little guy, know someone who might be interested, or have advice on good shelters / fosters in the area, leave a comment or email me (click on my name in the right-hand column, or annelaurie at verizon dot net).
As always, financial assistance towards the costs of that nail clipper and other necessary veterinary or transportation costs can be arranged, if needed.
shinobi42
I know of a couple of shelters in the area that might be able to take him her in, including the vet based one that I got my recently adopted kitten from. I’ll send up a flag.
CaseyL
Oh.my.FSM,. that is one adorable kitten. I’m way out in Seattle, so not suitable as a potential forever home; but can certainly contribute to the Kitty kitty.
NobodySpecial
Gorgeous kitty, but I’m exactly the wrong person for that one.
MomSense
Oh I love that little kitty. I really wish my dog were not so unwelcoming.
sparrow
I love silly kitties!
PurpleGirl
Oh, so cute! Hope it finds a good furever home.
ThresherK (GPad)
Hee hee. A smuttynose!
Elizabelle
What a darling. Someone is going to get a wonderful pet.
Princess
Hyde Park Cats is great, and they operate in the south side of Chicago. They may not have room but they will give you good advice:
hydeparkcats
trollhattan
@PurpleGirl:
That’s a kitler–he needs a Führever home!
Steve in the ATL
Check with Ed at Gin and Tacos–he lives on the South Side and says he’s lonely!
TaMara (BHF)
Oh my gosh, want that kitteh! [[looks over at 3 cats giving the side-eye]] Oh, never-mind.
Seriously, I know that little one will find a home quickly. He’s a cutie.
kc
What a cute kitty!
WereBear
I think he’s an Alpha* :)
And yes, I adore them. Trouble in the world’s most charming package.
Alpha, the monkey cat
*Alien Bunnyman in an earlier thread mentioned that is what it seemed, and I agree.
WereBear
If anyone is wondering which of the Three Cat types would fit their own personality, they can take my Cat Matching Quiz.
HinTN
Only last Friday did I go and acquire a companion to our relatively new Phantom, who came to us from the universe. Franklin is a fine cat, both are about 7-8 months, and is working on fitting in well. Your kitty looks to be about that age and should find a home quickly. Very pretty!!!
different-church-lady
Want.
(Can’t have, but want…)
Pogonip
@trollhattan: Kitler! Hee hee hee.
Baud/Jane2016: Because It’s A Jungle Out There. And Because Thurston Won’t Stop Barking Unless They’re Elected.
Pogonip
@WereBear: A Beta is the cat for me. And it did describe our last cat very well. We miss her. ( She was actually more of a house guest than a cat, as she stayed about a month and then departed; must have found someone who served better food. I know she didn’t get run over because when she left I spent about 6 hours checking the neighborhood–which may sound stupid, but she really was a great pet. I hope she still is.)
Josh R
I asked my wife if we could get a third cat, and she said yes, but I would have to go.
Eric S.
I’m going to forward this to The Girl. Sadly, she just put down her kitty before Christmas. I’m not sure she’s ready yet but we live close, downtown. She’s a very loving cat mom. If she’s not ready then I hope some one jumps for that cutie soon.
WereBear
@Pogonip: Aw, I’m sorry you two didn’t work out. Glad it wasn’t involuntary.
Pogonip
@WereBear: Well, I thought our relationship showed promise. Darn it. She loved closets. You’d go in a room and the closet would be purring loudly. I hope her current owners have plenty of closet space.
Pogonip
@WereBear: Since all kittens have the same personality type–frenzied–how can you be sure the kitten who pauses for a millisecond will grow up to be Beta?
I guess it doesn’t really make much difference, since every cat we’ve had picked US out. One of the kittens looks at you, starts singing “Some Enchanted Evening,” and that’s that. This doesn’t happen with puppies. They’re all friendly but you get the impression anyone else would do as well. Whereas a cat, or even a kitten, knows exactly whom he wants.
That may also be why Closet dumped us. She was lost when she came to us and couldn’t be too picky. Maybe she found The One. She was friendly but I never got the impression she viewed either of us as The One.
Pogonip
P.S. Also in kitten news, science-fiction author John Scalzi reports that his kittens, the Scamperbeasts, have a Twitter account which has 5,000 readers, and that they get better credit card offers than he does. Seriously. He recently posted a photo on his blog of a window-envelope addressed to John Scalzi and Scamper Beast.
I’m not big on science fiction but Scalzi’s blog is enjoyable.
a different chris
@WereBear: Ha! I have a complete litter of five, plus momcat. One of the babies, sometime around 4 or 5 days old, earned the name Trouble. 3 years later I can say he’s the most perfectly named cat in the history of ever.
PurpleGirl
@Pogonip: I know John Scalzi’s blog and have read in the past. I don’t read it enough. I have go see the scamperbeasts. Love that name.
WereBear
Kittens still give off clues.
Kitten Types: The Clues
JBWoodford
That one looks (and acts) a lot like the one Loving Spouse and I just got (to go with our two granny cats). Taking another one would be a bit much–too bad, as we’re in the Joliet area.