We got a new kitty last month - our second - and I realized that we never shared about our other one. Our first kitty, Pretty Kitty, died almost 2 years ago now. The next June, on my birthday, Spencer surprised me by taking us to the Humane Society to pick out a new one.
We picked this beautiful tabby, Tippy. She was 2 years old at the time and quite skinny, though you wouldn't know it now. She's been an incredible, patient cat for our kiddos and we've loved having her in our family for the past year plus.
In August, we decided to get another one, this time a kitten. Good timing on our part, as the West Valley Animal Shelter was having a Feline Adoption Event and all cats were only $5! We picked out this little cutie, a 5 month old black short hair, who we named Luna. We named her that in honor of her black fur with the white spot and also as a reference to Harry Potter. She's playful and fun.
When we first brought her home, neither of the cats were too happy about the other. There was lots of hissing, posturing, growling, and chasing. We put Luna in a closed room whenever we weren't home, or were asleep for the first couple of days and hoped for the best.
It took about a week before they would tolerate each other and then another week before they were friends. Now they sit together, play together, and groom each other. Though really, it's Tippy grooming Luna. I love these pictures. Tippy is totally mothering Luna. :)
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Cute! Cats NEVER get along when first meeting, even if they've already known each other. They're very territorial, particularly females, but some males are too. After Nibbler came back from the vet after being there for a week, Fry growled and hissed at him for 2 days.
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