What Do Y'all Think?

Okay, a few weeks ago I posted that I adopted two cats who are sisters. Before I only had Babe. Well, two cats are just too many for me right now with my almost one year old son. I'm more partial to Lilly who is laid back and so sweet. Cally is more rambunctious and wants more attention. I have a neighbor who wants Cally. Since they've been together all of their lives should they be split up? They don't seem to be joined at the hip like I thought they would be. I see them together sometimes cleaning each other and playing, but I just don't know what to do. Please give me some advice.
Boogi

Need Some Advice!

Hi all,
As you know, I adopted two kitties over two weeks ago. I'm wondering if my 10 month old is allergic to them. He's been all snotty and itchy eyes/nose and it seems to be getting worse. He's all congested, etc. I know I'm allergic to cats, but I've never cared. He's on zyrtec (and me) but it does not seem to help. I would give up my love for cats in a heartbeat if he's allergic so he would not have to be miserable. Can anyone give me some advice?

Sheri

Two New Cats!

Well, after my precious Babe died on 9/29/07, I swore I would NEVER EVER get another cat again. Then I started missing a furry little friend and had always said that IF I ever got another cat, I would get two so they could keep each other company. Babe was a "one cat" cat and I always honored that. For the past 2 months I had been on a search - just looking at all of the poor kitties that needed a good home. I was on Craig's List and answered an ad for 2 free 9 month old cats. The owner is a breast cancer survivor X2 and is about to go take care of her 90 year old father - who is petrified of cats from a childhood trauma. These two cats were dumped on her door step at the age of approx. 5 weeks old. She did not know if they would make it, but they did. I went and met them the week before Christmas and really liked them. I picked them up two days ago and so far so good. They are playful and past the kitten stage - but still young and full of energy. I had forgotten how playful cats could be since Babe was an old woman and sick the last 8 months of her life.
They are laid back and love to eat and follow us around like a puppy dog. They are not scared of my 9 month old baby. They are used to being around children. So far no allergy flare ups. Ironically, I'm allergic to cats but I don't care. I'm hoping that since I was pregnant with Jacob and that he was around Babe for 6 months of his life, that he won't be allergic to these cats. We will see.......
I've caught them scratching the couch a couple of times - something that Babe did not do. I've already sprayed one of them with the water bottle. I hope and pray they do not tear up my couch. I'm going to Petco today to get some spray stuff as an adversion. Any luck with anyone else using this?

I feel sad and depressed about Babe still. I was crying for her yesterday again. Am I disloyal to her for getting other cats in her house? Sometimes I feel like I will not bond with these cats because of Babe. Am I crazy?

Anyway, the calico is Buttercup - I think her name will stay. The other one is named Orca - but I'm thinking about either Lilly or Tuxy. What do ya'll think?

Sheri

Hi Everyone!

Hi all,

It's been two months now since Babe had to leave me. I've been staying away from the boards because I just couldn't handle reading anything sad. I've been doing okay - as well as to be expected. I still have my ups and downs and miss her SO much. I miss the sound of her drinking her water, eating her food - just everything. Sometimes I hear her and see her.

I'm starting to look at kitties and hope I will know when the time is right for me to get another one. I have this irrational thought of it upsetting Babe if I get another cat - she never liked other animals........

I'd like to thank you all for your wonderful support during the long 8 months that Babe was dying. It is so nice to know that there are others out there that understand exactly how I was and still am feeling.

Very sincerely,
Sheri

My Babe Is Gone.....

It went as well as to be expected. The vet said Babe was ready to go and it was the right time to do it because she would have gone down quickly. It was hard but the best thing for her and that made me feel better. I just feel numb now.........
Sheri