Tomorrow starts a New Year and I'm getting a kitten!
What a year it’s been... with all the angst and tears. Although I’ve been fortunate not to of lost anyone from my immediate family or friends. Reading the post of those that have, has been heartbreaking.
I lost my beloved cat of 19 years during this mess and I must say it was a horrible time to lose him.
If for no other reason but to hold him tight sometimes it got me to the next day!
Maybe this has no big significance to some but this is a “Big deal” to me.
I suffer anxiety and my cat always seemed to help.
Wishing everyone a better New Year!!!
Can’t wait to share pictures of her after tomorrow. Remember to help someone in need. So many need a phone call or just a quick text or email.
So let’s hear it for the cat crowd here in D.U. And all of us who survived 2020!
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little one. I can't wait to see pictures.
too! 
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lol note: I'm lying in bed surfing with my bad eyes and at first thought your title said you were eating a kitten instead of getting one...boy, glad for my bad eyes for once....
I'm happy for you, and also sorry you had to say goodbye to your old guy.
I am not really a cat person. I have four. Didn't want any. But I have to admit they've been good company these past nine months, in spite of the fact that only one is tame enough to snuggle.
Seriously, I guess I kind of like them.
Person of four!
We really need a cat emoji here on D.U.
I walked in to my living room and saw my diluted tortie, CallieLou, looking out the window. Then I saw cat puke on the floor.
So, fun times.
Fortunately it wasn't hard to clean up because it was on the hardwood floor. I'm kind worried about the fact that someone isn't feeling well, though.
I'll be looking to see the pic of your new kitten tomorrow.
We got a new kitten in June, even though we already had plenty of kitties. That’s another story. But she has really brightened up our lives. She’s just so funny!
Best wishes for you and your new little friend. I just know she will make you smile.
You can’t imagine!!!
What wonderful news!
I lost my beloved dog a few years back and it was sheer hell, but I just got a shelter pup a few months ago and boy oh boy what a difference a pet makes!
That is a lucky kitten! Just remember, they might be tiny, but their teeth and claws are pretty darn sharp!
It will be a big change from a more sendentary senior, to a rambunctious baby, too. 
So happy you have a kitty!
I know it's not my decision, but that's not a good name. 
It's been like clock work for me. When my kitty dies, it's like magic, a new(older one) shows up on my porch.
Good luck.
I feel so Happy today.
the only thing missing is to kiss and hug and tell you I love you and so lucky your in my life!
I'm very excited for you and for your new kitten!
If I had a dollar for everytime I said I missed my cat
I also lost an elderly cat last September. In October, I went to the animal shelter and adopted 4 year old Muffin. Here she is with her favorite toy, "the birdie". She is such a joy!
a fur baby
Not about her getting cancer.
and, yes, please, lots of pix.
One icy February, as a surprise for my husband, I picked up a kitten at a flea market who was really too small to leave his mother (already a done thing, no mom there). Oliver spent his first two days with us playing on my husband, who spent them sick in his recliner. Oliver was too little to dare jump off, and that little world was a perfect safe place for initially snuggling and curious exploration, and then hours of kitten mayhem and sleeping off same.
about 27 years ago, the owners were moving several states away. They took their dogs, but told us they would be taking their two young (about a year old) cats to the Humane Society. They had only gotten them as mousers, and didn't want to try to move them. I was so proud of my husband who immediately told them "No, no, no. Just leave them with us. It's their house, after all." Jack was with us for about eight more years. Arnie lived another fifteen years or so and died an old lady.
We've had cats ever since. Right now we have three. Leo and Cassie are litter mates and Quantum is a fun (if often weird) young lady.
Have fun with your new kitty, and send lots of pics!
Cat thread! Nothing!!!!
heartfelt words! Like you no visitors here. If I could have my grandkids she would get socialized real quick.
My last cat loved everyone... but growing up I had people in and out the house nonstop!
Hope this New Year gives us some peace after January.
Stay safe and hug those kitties!
