Adventures in kitten ownership

[gwynhefar]

So Fiona was lying on my chest purring, when Finnegan came up. He immedaitely lay down on top of his sister and began to lick my face. Then he turned around and started licking *her* face. After awhile, her tail caught his attention so he started to pounce on it. This led to a brief wrestling match that concluded with Fiona licking Finnegan's face. Now Finnegan is licking my ear while Fiona is licking her own butt. And yes, all this took place on top of me.

Ah, the cuteness. It won't stop! I'm in danger though. Fergus is still pretty standoffish, but Finnegan has taken to this people thing like a fish to water. I'm starting to get attached. Seven isn't really *that* much more than six, is it? And it's such a wonderfully significant number . . .

Comments

Speaking From Experience

[rhicat.livejournal.com]

There isn't a lot of difference between 6 & 7 (when you're talking food & litter). Plus, he's male and cheaper to neuter!

My preference is to keep siblings together as pairs whenever possible. Sometimes a kitten just wants to be an only cat. Maybe this is what Fergus is communicating.

Whatever you decide, revel in the Cute!!

Re: Speaking From Experience

[gwynraven.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's my though. Fiona and Finnegan are obviously bonding with each other, as he is with me. I'm thinking I need to keep them both and find Fergus his own home. The fact that I am sitting here with a lap full of kittens is not influencing me decision at all :)

Re: Speaking From Experience

[rhicat.livejournal.com]

No pressure at all ;-P

I don't know what the foster/adoption situation is like in your neck of the woods but here in the northeast I've had more than one rescue org. tell me its very, very hard to find black cats permanent homes.

Re: Speaking From Experience

[gwynraven.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've heard that. I think it's a shame, because I think black cats are beautiful. I already have one, and I've always wanted another, so it all works out :) When I was trying to choose only *one* kitten to keep, I had a hard time choosing between Fiona and Finnegan, but eventually she won out, partly because she was more outgoing, and partly because she was a calico, another favourite of mine. Finnegan was much shyer at first, and so I bonded with Fiona. But I should have known that once Finnegan got over the shyness I wouldn't stand a chance :)