We adopted a cat today!

[crosinski]

We’re both in our seventies, so we adopted a six year old female named Munchkin. Right now she’s hiding in the laundry room. We hope she comes out eventually!

[The Blue Flower]

1. When she does, please share a photo

Lucky girl!

[crosinski]

4. Yes, I'll take some photos as soon as she does.

Poor baby is really scared right now.

[applegrove]

2. Poor kitty does not know how lucky they are, yet!

[crosinski]

5. We're really looking forward to her joining the family!

[Nigrum Cattus]

3. Congratulations !

[crosinski]

6. Thanks

It’s been a few years since we’ve had a cat in our home.

[biophile]

7. Good for you - and her!

I had three foster kittens who went this week to the local Petsmart for visibility. I’m hoping that they all find great homes!

[crosinski]

15. In my eyes you are a hero

… for fostering kittens.

[biophile]

18. Thank you- it's so hard to give them up! 😢

But I’m old and I don’t want my animals to outlive me; don’t want my daughter to have to rehome a number of pets. So for any young ones who come my way, I try to get them into a rescue that will find them good homes.

[IcyPeas]

8. Hey You.....

[crosinski]

14. I don't know about awesome

… but they were awfully pleased when we said we were looking for a older cat.

[SheltieLover]

9. Congrats! The Cat Distribution System has smiled upon you.

[crosinski]

13. Yes, the distribution system is a mysterious thing!

[SheltieLover]

16. It most assuredly is!

[MIButterfly]

10. Congratulations to you and to Munchkin!

You probably already know this, but be sure to give her time to get accustomed to her new surroundings and to you. Each cat is different. My previous cat, Boots, hid for 10 days when I first got her. The only way I even knew I had a cat was I had to refill the food and water bowls and scoop out the litter box every day. After the 10 days, she was my constant companion.

As for my current cats, Holly and Martini, it took years for Holly to warm up to me and I'm not exaggerating, whereas Martini adjusted immediately. She made herself right at home from day one, as if she had lived here her entire life.

I am so excited for you and I hope you and Munchkin have many, many happy years together!

[crosinski]

12. Thank you and oh my ...

She has a vet appointment to be spayed in a few days … hope she comes out before then or we might have to reschedule!

[crosinski]

11. Two meows for the smell of frying hamburger...

… but no cat yet!

[SheltieLover]

17. Wait till she figures out you folks have opposable thumbs

For cooking & can opener manipulation.



Enjoy!

[littlemissmartypants]

19. ❤️😻❤️

[Rhiannon12866]

20. My cat did that when I first brought him home, I panicked because I couldn't find him!

But today he likes to know where everyone is, he's become a lap cat - and I'm sure that your Munchkin will too when she realizes how lucky she is!

[hamsterjill]

21. I have a cat sanctuary in South Texas.

First, thanks SO much for adopting and giving one a good and loving home. That makes me SO happy to know that one is in good hands!!!

It can take them a good thirty days to decompress, particularly if they've been in a noisy, crowded shelter. Please give her plenty of patience and I'm certain she will warm up soon. Please just let her go at her own pace as they are all (just like us!!!) individuals. Make sure she has a space that is just hers. A room (sounds like that's the laundry room, and that's terrific!!!), or a crate with the door left open. Some quiet with good food and water. She is getting used to a new life and new people.

[debsy]

22. 🎉 congratulations!!

[Bayard]

23. Happy Day for you and Munchkin!

Even if she doesn't know it yet.

[crosinski]

24. She came out for a while!

I think it was the sound of me scraping our plates after dinner that did it. She circled around the living room once, let us pet her, and now she’s hiding in here with us under a … oh she’s out of hiding now and coming to each of us for pets! She is just adorable!