Salty Update

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Registered: 01-23-2002
Salty Update
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Fri, 06-11-2004 - 12:07am
I still want to take time tomorrow to respond to every post, but I thought I'd at least tell you all how very much I appreciate your kind words and warm welcome to my Salty (still trying to find another name....LOL) I got off work at 4pm....I thought of her all day & it seemed an eternity until work was over. I then went to where dh works so we could go together to some pet stores for supplies during his lunch break (he works till 8pm). I bought her a nice bed, scratching post, food dish mat, and tons of toys. I got to the Humane Society at 6pm and finally got my sweet baby! They put her in a box carrier. Their pet store gave me some Science Diet food and I bought another toy or two....giggle! I was driving home and her meowing broke my heart so I opened the box and she rode all the way home in my lap! She purred and rubbed up against my face. I think she realized she was lucky to have someone to love & rescue her. :-)

I put her back in the box when we were home but she is an escape artist and got out one of the ends anyway! Thank goodness the garage door had closed so I could catch her and take her to one of our bedrooms (dh's office) where I then put her bed, post, litter box, food, water, etc. She is smart...I didn't latch the door 100% and she managed to put her paw under the door & open it. I found her on the couch quite pleased with herself. LOL I brought her back to her room (since they said to keep her separated until she sees the vet for her checkup on Monday at 4pm) I let one of my other cats, Boots, upstairs while the other two were in the basement. Boots sniffed under the door where Salty & I were. She was meowing and seemed upset I was ignoring her to be with this stranger. I opened the door a tiny crack & they hissed at each other. I went out & gave Boots some attention, and then returned to Salty for some TLC. She is sooooo sweet! She's curled up on my lap several times and she loves her post and is eating from time to time. She hasn't taken to her bed yet. I haven't seen her use the litter box yet either. Maybe she's shy...giggle! When I leave the room she cries until I return. We left her alone about 40 minutes while we ran out to do some quick shopping tonight. I came back and now since dh won't let her sleep in our bedroom since he's worried about the other cats catching something from her or visa versa, I'm here in Salty's room with a sleeping bag & I'm gonna sleep with HER. ;-) She's snuggled up to me right now. She's such a sweetheart...I'm so very happy I found her!!! The other cats are sleeping downstairs.

I will post responses to all your wonderful posts tomorrow along with some new photos. Seems she knows when I'm going to take her photo and she goes the other way.....giggle! I hope she'll be ok tomorrow when I'm at work. Thank goodness it's only until 11am. I'll be home by 11:30 and I'll have the rest of the day & weekend with her.

Good night!

Suzy


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Registered: 01-23-2002
In reply to: suzypenguin
Sat, 06-12-2004 - 12:53am
Thank you Zooker!

Your Zipper Cat photos are adorable! I will work on getting more photos posted this weekend. I've taken both video and digital shots...when she looks my way. LOL She doesn't like the flash much.

She's happily sleeping now inside my sleeping bag I'm using so I can sleep in the office with her.

Sweet Dreams! I'll give you another update soon....

Suzy


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Registered: 01-23-2002
In reply to: suzypenguin
Sat, 06-12-2004 - 12:56am
Thank you Leslie!

You are absolutely right....she DOES have me wrapped around her dainty little paws. LOL! She let me know at 4:55am that she wanted to be fed....I did as I was told....giggle!

I can't wait until she gets the ok from the vet so I can eventually get her acquainted with the other cats & let her see more of the house.

Have a great weekend!

Suzy


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Registered: 01-23-2002
In reply to: suzypenguin
Sat, 06-12-2004 - 12:59am
Thank you Tami!

I really lucked out. I couldn't have asked for a sweeter kitty. She is so affectionate & loving. :-)

I will do everything possible to make her feel loved in return.

Have a good night!

Suzy


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Registered: 01-23-2002
In reply to: suzypenguin
Sat, 06-12-2004 - 1:05am
Thank you!

I gave her the hugs from you and mentioned sweet Misty & Misha. She actually responded to the name Misha. I'll have to keep that on my list of potential names. ;-) I want to find a name she responds to and is beautiful as she is to me. >^..^<

Have a fabulous weekend and give kitty kisses & hugs to adorable Misty & Misha!

Suzy


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