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happybird

(5,195 posts)
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 05:15 PM Sep 2024

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 2024 OP
Aw, she's a little beauty. I hope it works out well for all concerned. Arkansas Granny Sep 2024 #1
Congrats on your new baby girl! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #2
Zephyr. duncang Sep 2024 #3
Such huge eyes for a little girl! slightlv Sep 2024 #4
I've always wanted a black cat happybird Sep 2024 #5
She doesn't sit still and it's hard to get good pictures of a black cat... Earthrise Sep 2024 #6
She is a beauty! I hope it all works out well. brer cat Sep 2024 #7
Welcome to the family, you gorgeous little girl. You have chosen well! niyad Sep 2024 #8
She looks like a spooky Figarosmom Sep 2024 #9
she looks like our shadow et tu Sep 2024 #10
Adorable little black kitty orangecrush Sep 2024 #11
Or you can name her LUCKY. On mulitple levels. n/t aggiesal Sep 2024 #12
She's beautiful! I love black cats. Well I love all colors. LOL StarryNite Sep 2024 #13
my name suggestions orleans Sep 2024 #14
Looks like my foster, Arabella..also gorgeous !!! Karadeniz Sep 2024 #15
Midnight AZ8theist Sep 2024 #16
Awww! Sky Jewels Sep 2024 #17
good luck and awww. AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #18
What a beauty! ChazInAz Sep 2024 #19
wow Skittles Sep 2024 #20
Oh she's beautiful wendyb-NC Sep 2024 #21

slightlv

(4,454 posts)
4. Such huge eyes for a little girl!
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 05:25 PM
Sep 2024

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

(5,195 posts)
5. I've always wanted a black cat
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 05:29 PM
Sep 2024

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

(15,718 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 2024

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

et tu

(1,897 posts)
10. she looks like our shadow
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 07:06 PM
Sep 2024

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

orleans

(35,279 posts)
14. my name suggestions
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 07:24 PM
Sep 2024

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

(2,807 posts)
19. What a beauty!
Fri Sep 20, 2024, 07:47 PM
Sep 2024

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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