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happybird

(5,169 posts)
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 05:15 PM Sep 20

Adopted a little sister for Bee today!

I stopped by the ASPCA on a whim after an appointment and it happened to be $20 Adoption Day! Ever since going back to work a month ago I've been thinking about another cat to keep Bee company while I'm gone. It's like my impulse stop was meant to be!

Here she is:


No name yet. Maybe Ophelia?

She's a year old, came in to the shelter as a pregnant stray and had her babies a few weeks ago (which is crazy- she's so small, only 5 lbs. Poor baby.) She's spayed now, and had all her shots. She's sweet as can be, super affectionate, looooves pets, especially ear rubs and chin rubs. She's very soft and shiny. She seems to be settling into the guest room very quickly!

Bee seems interested in meeting her but unfazed. He's a pretty laid back dude. Giving her some time to get settled and to feel safe and secure, and to sniff him under the door, before the big introduction happens. We'll go at her pace.

More pics to come as I get good ones. She doesn't hold still for very long, lol!

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Adopted a little sister for Bee today! (Original Post) happybird Sep 20 OP
Aw, she's a little beauty. I hope it works out well for all concerned. Arkansas Granny Sep 20 #1
Congrats on your new baby girl! SheltieLover Sep 20 #2
Zephyr. duncang Sep 20 #3
Such huge eyes for a little girl! slightlv Sep 20 #4
I've always wanted a black cat happybird Sep 20 #5
She doesn't sit still and it's hard to get good pictures of a black cat... Earthrise Sep 20 #6
She is a beauty! I hope it all works out well. brer cat Sep 20 #7
Welcome to the family, you gorgeous little girl. You have chosen well! niyad Sep 20 #8
She looks like a spooky Figarosmom Sep 20 #9
she looks like our shadow et tu Sep 20 #10
Adorable little black kitty orangecrush Sep 20 #11
Or you can name her LUCKY. On mulitple levels. n/t aggiesal Sep 20 #12
She's beautiful! I love black cats. Well I love all colors. LOL StarryNite Sep 20 #13
my name suggestions orleans Sep 20 #14
Looks like my foster, Arabella..also gorgeous !!! Karadeniz Sep 20 #15
Midnight AZ8theist Sep 20 #16
Awww! Sky Jewels Sep 20 #17
good luck and awww. AllaN01Bear Sep 20 #18
What a beauty! ChazInAz Sep 20 #19
wow Skittles Sep 20 #20
Oh she's beautiful wendyb-NC Sep 20 #21

slightlv

(4,402 posts)
4. Such huge eyes for a little girl!
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 05:25 PM
Sep 20

Your mini-panther is gorgeous! I adore black cats... well, all cats, really... but black cats have a special place in my heart! Enjoy! Have fun!

happybird

(5,169 posts)
5. I've always wanted a black cat
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 05:29 PM
Sep 20

but other than Bee and my dearly departed Wheezie, all my babies have been strays that showed up on the doorstep/were bestowed by the Cat Distribution System.

Even her whiskers and eyebrows are all black! Adorable!

Earthrise

(15,717 posts)
6. She doesn't sit still and it's hard to get good pictures of a black cat...
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 06:00 PM
Sep 20

I have a lot of our Louis where he seems to have no facial features, just glowing yellow eyes.

et tu

(1,885 posts)
10. she looks like our shadow
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 07:06 PM
Sep 20

shadow blends into the night and loves to hide in plain sight!
best to you and your felines~

orleans

(35,144 posts)
14. my name suggestions
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 07:24 PM
Sep 20

magic
lucy
mystery (or misterio)
trixie (short for trick or treater)
kittah

sorry - lame names i guess. (i'm tired)

your new kitty is beautiful. ah youth!

ChazInAz

(2,793 posts)
19. What a beauty!
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 07:47 PM
Sep 20

I love black cats, and generally have one in my family. At the moment I have two. Double the good luck!

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