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**Alekto** · 8th July 2013, 02:52 PM

I'm in France now, at my Mum's place, for 2 weeks - and left Neevie to be spoilt by HO
So last night, going to bed, I heard some pathetic meowing outside, at 11:30PM!
I was really concerned, but couldn't see anything so just decided to go to bed - every time I went to bed the meowing started again and then stopped when I got out - finally I just decided to wear some earplugs, and to not be so worried.... (yes it was a decision)
this morning, out in my mum's garden the meowing resumes - I follow it and what do I find, a little black kitty, probably 2 months old, I am guessing (hard to tell, all cats seem very small for some reason since I got Neevie)
She (I think) wasn't afraid, she just stayed with me and my was she famished! she ate a lot of my mum's anti-social cat's wet food, played a lot, and talked a lot, looking at me like I should understand what she was complaining about - then she just went to my mum's antisocial cat's litter (since obviously I was too thick to offer) and had a little wee - then settled and is now asleep on a pillow.
I think she's somebody's cat - I am going to do everything to find her human slaves but quite frankly after a few hours with her I think she would make such a great partner to Neevie's crazy antics ;-P
Of course, there is the issue of the rabies shot, the passport, not sure if she's old enough to get the shot or to travel even - and of course there's the issue of our holiday in August.... oh and of course the acceptance of HO of a little piece of fluff in his home - oh and for that matter the issue of Neevie's acceptance too.... still, I think none of it is unsurmountable - he who dares wins and all that.... I think I'm in love... even baptised her Lillyblack. sigh....

PS, my Mum thinks I'm mad and I have once again earned the title of Crazy-Cat-Lady with 5 stars...

**donnad** · 8th July 2013, 07:59 PM

Awww you are such a softie! I know if I found a kitten I would want to take care of it too! Your little pirate may get a bit miffed with mum, bringing home some competition! hahaha I love animals and I am so happy to have found others who feel the same! Have an awesome holiday and good luck with lillyblack

**Chris** · 8th July 2013, 10:20 PM

Alekto I have to say you are an awfully nice lady ! I think most of us would feel the same way as you do. I do hope you can sort things out for lillyblack to be part of your family and hope that Neevie has a new friend, please keep us posted !

**Alekto** · 9th July 2013, 09:32 AM

well I had a chat with HO last night - and he was very stressed due to work issues - I introduced him to Lilly and explained the plan - he said that it was out of the question because if Neevie doesn't take to the little one Lilly will be toast and it would really make us both very very unhappy - better to find her a nice cat-less family here in France rater than put her through the ordeal of travelling so far to become saussage meat for an Monster Cat.... I have to say I see the wisdom in this - but I am mad about the cat already.... doh! to be continued...

**donnad** · 9th July 2013, 01:46 PM

Ahhh don't you just hate when the OH has to use wisdom? I think when ever you bring a new pet home there will be some tension, but who knows maybe a pal is what Neevie needs? Good luck with the tough decision, I know you will do what is right for Lillyblack. I am sure Jackie has some good advice

**jckkerrison** · 9th July 2013, 08:47 PM

I do think someone has to show wisdom & unfortunately us with OH's seem to suffer from it,what can one say... I would suggest before getting yourself tied up too much take babe to a vets & get it aged as near as possible,with the vaccine over here they have to be 3 months of age before rabies can be given so using logic if babe is eight weeks by the time she is old enough to have the rabies vacc you will be home & either you have got to get mum on board to look after her get her vaccinated & pack her on her way so perhaps looking at things from the other side you might have to take a very sensible path & think about finding her a French home but if vet thinks she is of an age where she can be done & you can sort travel arrangements in time then I wouldn't worry about giant Neevie the other end, it's either going to be luv at first sight or an introduction that is going to take a bit of patience & love on all sides,there is that a most diplomatic reply....xxx

**Alekto** · 9th July 2013, 11:28 PM

if there wasn't that worry about Neevie, Jackie, I would GLADLY go through all the vaccines and passports and transportation and .... everything.

**jckkerrison** · 10th July 2013, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by Alekto

if there wasn't that worry about Neevie, Jackie, I would GLADLY go through all the vaccines and passports and transportation and .... everything.

We are talking pack animals here,yep you do get some loners & you can't get away from that but at the very worse you have to be prepared to have two cats who either tolerate each other or at very worse one has one side of the house & the second one the other......!!!!!! I had no trouble introducing the first three & it was only when my mate Merl arrived that we had trouble in the pack with hissing etc but it was a great day when they finally accepted him {it happened a while before it was shown openly sooooo many times we had come home & peeped through the window to see them all lying together but by the time we got in he would be on his own with the others telling us just how awful it was having him in the household}as to the larger ones flattening the little ones,they don't,Pansy P our little flat chested MC is treated with great respect by the larger ones who in their turn mother the babes anyway,they can get a bit over enthusiastic at playtime but a shriek from babe will soon pull them up,all of mine except Ruby plus my daughters MC's have led a very comfortable life alongside guinea pigs & indoor rabbits in the past & by that I mean laying & playing with them so I would have no fear of Neevie sitting on & squishing L,sometimes these little creatures are sent to us for a reason so head to the vets & find out where you stand age wise & start planning....please don't let OH read this as it isn't such a diplomatic reply this time was only trying to make you think logically before......xxxx