My New Foster Kitty! Options

[MishasMom]

Hi All!

Sorry, I haven't been around much. I have been doing ok. I stop by to read posts. So.......I decided to try fostering for a little while. I got my first kitty yesterday.

They think he is about 3 years old, fixed and Maine Coon or a Maine Coon mix. A Sheriff found him and his two doxie (weiner dogs) doggie siblings left behind after an eviction. Instead of calling animal control he took them to rescues. The doxies did find homes.

They were calling him socks. I didn't think it fit him. I sat there thinking in my head what would you like to be called? I heard Sammy. So I said it out loud. He came to the name right away. I think it really fits him. He reminds me of Sam Spade private detective. He is undercover in his tux at a swanky party. Underneath, he is just one of the boys waiting for some scraps thrown his way and grade A catnip. He looks at you with his eyes half closed as if to say "I see you looking at me doll". His fur maybe a little rough on the outside but his insides mush.

He is soooo different than my Misha. I've never had a male cat before. I was concerned about spraying issues. The rescue told me that he doesn't do that. He isn't really big on cuddling. He does like to be petted. He is very laid back for the most part. The odd thing to me is he doesn't meow at all! He did wake me up this morning trilling though! LOL What also gets me is he is so expressive with his face! How he looks at me sometimes reminds me of the grumpy old men from the muppets up in the balcony! He seems like an old soul in a young mans body. I'm being patient and letting him do his own thing. If he wants to see me he knows where to find me. He has been hiding out a lot today and I think that is pretty normal. I'm enjoying his company but have mixed feelings. I can never replace Misha wouldn't want to. I keep telling myself that we bond with each animal in different ways. I guess I worry that this sweet boy kitty won't bond with me. I also worry abou things I have no reason to worry over. I worry that with him being older I won't have very much time with him. I drive my self nuts! Instead of just loving him I think to much. I prayed for a sweet kitty and here I have one. I need to just enjoy him period.




Karen- Mishas Mom and Sammy's Foster Mommy

[Ken Albin]

Fostering Sammy was a very kind thing to do, especially considering the horrible circumstances the poor guy came from. It is terrible having a home and then suddenly being homeless like that. Perhaps as you two spend more time together you will begin to appreciate the uniqueness that Sammy and every cat brings to a relationship. Each one has his/her own special charm. Congratulations to both of you!