ellid: (From Edelweiss68)
My friends Todd and Barbara heard my tale of woe and decided to take him to the Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Shelter in Springfield. They're currently running a "feline winter festival" with half-price adoptions, and we figured I might as well see what was available.

I looked at orange cats, a sweet tabby who looked too much like Siren for me to be comfortable with her, and a couple of tuxedo kitties, but the one who won my heart, and is now in my downstairs bathroom getting used to the house, is this gorgeous young fellow:




They were calling him "Santa Paws," but I think I'm going to call him Gil, short for Gil-Galad (or Seregil, or Gilbert). He's silky soft, incredibly sweet tempered, and all but melted into my arms when I held him. I'm keeping him away from Malfoy and Diamond for a week or so, but I think he'll be a wonderful addition to the Triple Felinoid.

Even better...I met the man who fostered Di-Di six years ago! He remembered a little gray tabby with three pretty kittens, and was very happy to learn that she's landed in a loving home. According to him, Diamond was an excellent mother and very affectionate once she got to know you, and I was pleased to tell him that she's still a great little girl.

All in all, a great day, complete with Christmas kitty. Hope everyone else is having a great time! Merry Christmas!

Date: 2011-12-24 08:56 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] celandineb.livejournal.com
Aw, happy Christmas kitty!

Date: 2011-12-25 01:13 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] ellid.livejournal.com
Yep! Isn't he great? I love those little tufts on his cheeks.

Date: 2011-12-26 01:15 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] nicolaa5.livejournal.com
Does he have ear tufts, too? Congrats on being newly catted!

Date: 2011-12-24 09:07 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] tx-cronopio.livejournal.com
Awww, what a cutie! I'm so glad he found you!

Date: 2011-12-25 01:15 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] ellid.livejournal.com
He was the only kitty who showed any interest in being with me - he almost fell asleep in my arms. I can't wait for it to be time to let him out of the bathroom!

Date: 2011-12-24 10:20 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] handspinner.livejournal.com
Glad to hear of this happy ending for both the cat and you.

Happy Holidays.

Date: 2011-12-25 01:15 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] ellid.livejournal.com
Thanks :)

Date: 2011-12-25 12:17 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] embermwe.livejournal.com
YAY! Glad to hear it all worked out.
He looks beautiful! Sweet tempered into the bargain?
WINNER!!

Date: 2011-12-25 01:16 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] ellid.livejournal.com
Incredibly calm and sweet tempered. First time I held him he wrapped his paws around my wrist and began purring like an outboard motor.

Date: 2011-12-25 12:49 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] caitlin-sd.livejournal.com
Congratulations to both of you! Gil looks very sweet. How old is he?

Date: 2011-12-25 01:17 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] ellid.livejournal.com
About a year, and he's a darling. You need to meet him - you'll love him!

Date: 2011-12-25 05:30 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] timetiger.livejournal.com
He looks and sounds lovely! Merry Christmas!

Date: 2011-12-25 06:07 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] samantha-vimes.livejournal.com
Yay! Gil-Galad it is.

Date: 2011-12-25 07:20 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] rivendellrose.livejournal.com
ext_18428: (Fuzzbutt)
Oh, congratulations! What a handsome fellow he is, and he looks ludicrously soft! ♥ Merry Christmas!

Date: 2011-12-25 10:00 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] lysanatt.livejournal.com
Congratulations with New!Kitty, and Happy Holidays. :)
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