In Honor of the Harris/Walz Ticket, My Wife and I Are Now Childless Cat People

[MineralMan]

We've always been childless, but we've also been pet-less since our two doggies died in the past two years.

So, today, we brought home two rescue kittens, Steve and Johnny. We adopted them from a local pet rescue organization, and learned yesterday that they're famous in the Twin Cities area. They were rescued at four weeks old from a local cemetery, along with the momma cat. There are TV Video Clips from a local TV station as well as a YouTube video from the Star-Tribune, which you can view below. it's a YouTube Short, so you'll have to click the link to view it.

A boy and a girl pair of litter mates. Since Noon today, they have explored our entire house and are settling in just fine. There's one on my desk, even as I write this.

As official Childless Cat People, we encourage everyone to vote for Harris/Walz and to convince others you know to do the same.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vTy0zy9B0NI

[Ocelot II]

1. "We adopted them from a local pest rescue organization"?

LOL!

Seriously, they're adorable, although kittens definitely can be pests early in the morning. Welcome to the cult of Childless Cat People!

[MineralMan]

3. Ha! Missed that. On the other hand, I'm sure they'll be pests

some of the time, anyhow.

[quaint]

2. Allen and Carson?

[Voltaire2]

4. Does it count if all your kids have moved out?

[MineralMan]

7. I don't see why not.

In our case, however, it was a deliberate decision on both our parts.

[ChazInAz]

46. I think so.

My son and daughter have both moved out with their respective partners. They are both absurdly well-off financially through their own abilities. They have both decided to remain childless, and have several cats and one dog among them.
I am a widower who has always had cats. My current crew consists of two sleek blackies and a grey floofmonster, all from the same feral litter. They revel in literary names: Ulthar Ynxpaht, Miss Katonic Neferkiti, and The Grey Mouser. (Anyone who recognizes the connection among all three names is my friend and soul mate for life!)

[malaise]

5. They're adorable

Love it 😀

[MineralMan]

8. All the more so, we're discovering as we get to know them.

[malaise]

11. I've been looking after feral cats, taming their kitties and

Taking them to the JSPCA to find them homes for three decades.
I could not deal with replacing a beloved dog.
Cats are so different but they are loving and show much gratitude to those who care for them. Remember now - they are in charge and everything will be fine. You get to pet them when they want - not when you want.😀
They only suck up to you if their food is late.

[MineralMan]

13. I've had cats for years. Love 'em.

Good for you for caring for feral cats and kittens.

We got lots of advice from the foster of our new kitties. You know, release them in a single room until they acclimate. That kind of thing. Not my style with kitties. What I do, and did, was to put them in the litter box immediately and then leave them to explore the house. They did that in about half an hour, peeking into every corner. Then, they came back to where my wife and I were, ate some kibble and climbed onto our laps for a while.

All acclimated now. That's how I've always done it with new kitties. They figure it out quite quickly. Smart little animals, they are. Tonight, if it goes as usual, they'll be sleeping on us in our bed. I'd be shocked if they didn't. They're home now, and they know it.

[malaise]

15. A vet once told me to put butter on their paws when you take them in so they remember home

😀
You’re already cat people so it will be fun

[GoCubsGo]

34. It's also a good hairball remedy.

If kitty doesn't like the commercial stuff, a good smear of butter or margarine on the paws (or anywhere else they can reach) does the job.

[malaise]

36. Great point

Rec

[tblue37]

55. You said they were brother & sister, but both have boy's names.

[MineralMan]

56. Johnny's the girl.

Never met a girl with that name?

[Conjuay]

16. They are in charge and you are staff.

While we are not childless we might be considered cat people. Five indoor critters and two strays we feed so they'll leave the birdies alone. Three of the indoor cats are litter mates that my wife wouldn't separate, one is a stray from her job. The last one was left in a cardboard box in front of a veterinarians office. I can tell if my wife is in the front yard or the back by which door the cats are sitting at.

[malaise]

18. Sweet

[Conjuay]

42. Thanks

[efhmc]

51. This is why I love DU. People here understand cats.My back porch is being painted so has been shut off and

all of Bess' necessities of food, water and potty have been moved. I came back from an overnight visit totally tired and sick. Bess is trying in all ways to go outside. Because of a horrible flea infestation, I have been keeping her inside. Well the painter has left a door to the porch ajar, windows all open for ventilation and this morning no kitty. I knew what had happened. Luckily do not see any paw prints on the newly painted floor. I knocked on the glass of the door, our signal to come in, which she did. Looking for head scratches which I did but there is definitely a flea treatment in our future, Lordie, I will be happy to get my home back. It really does look lovely so far.

[malaise]

52. What a great post

Kitty will soon get back her house and please remember that it’s hers not yours.😀

[tblue37]

54. What happened to the cemetery who wanted dibs on them?

[MineralMan]

57. I asked about that when we picked them up.

Apparently, that person didn't know he had to take both kittens. So, he backed out. We were lucky to have been looking for a pair of littermates, and nobody had grabbed up those two.

[MineralMan]

6. Actually, they're a pair of radio hosts from

WGN in Chicago. My wife remembers them from her youth. They're still on the air on WGN, but just one evening show a week.

Steve and Johnny.

[ShazzieB]

27. Oh, yeah, I remember them now!

I haven't listened to WGN in years, didn't know those two were still around. I didn't listen to Steve and Johnnie a whole lot, because they were on overnight, which didn't work with my schefule, but I really liked them.

[quaint]

28. Hah! I was confident they were The Tonight Show hosts.

[rurallib]

39. Used to listen to Steve and Johnny for many years way back

[Stuart G]

9. Adorable!

[timms139]

10. They have

great marking's . Nobody can falsely claim them .

[MineralMan]

14. Unique. I like unusual cats.

[blm]

12. Congratulations.

[Upthevibe]

17. MineralMan.........

A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been hoping that the kitty adoption rates will increase.

I'm so happy for the additions to your family....

[sdfernando]

19. Congrats on the new additions to your family!

Love that they are rescue kittens!

Have fun with them!

Go Kamala & Coach!!!!!

[HeartsCanHope]

20. Steve and Johnny are gorgeous!

Thank you for adopting them and becoming Childless Cat People for Harris/Walz! Take care.

[Bev54]

21. A couple of cuties for sure.

[Jilly_in_VA]

22. Adorable babies

And thank you from my two rescue Barn cats, Josie and Meg! Although I have children, they are grown, so I guess i could officially be considered a childless cat lady.

[blogslug]

23. Two perfectly boopable noses

Sweet babies

[IronLionZion]

24. Those are some fine looking kittens

glad they got a good home

[tom_kelly]

25. Such great markings. Thank you for adopting! n/t

[Tree Lady]

26. Did you tell the adoption place

you wanted to be childless cat peeps for Kamala? I think they would have loved that!

[BluRay76]

29. What adorable additions to your family!

We've got a full house of kitties (and then some), but we went through a stretch where we fostered for a local rescue. It was incredibly rewarding - we took in our first foster just about 5 years ago; she was maybe 8 months old but had such a serious demeanor. I still smile when I think about the first time I ever saw her actually playing with the toys in the foster room. She's moved across the country now but I still see photos and videos occasionally, and she is absolutely living her best life with wonderful parents and kitty siblings. All of which is to say... fostering is wonderful, rescues do heroic work, and cats make (almost everyone's) life better!

Congratulations on adding Steve and Johnny to your family. May they bring you many years of great joy and comfort.

[peppertree]

30. Aww. Kudos!

As a kid, we adopted a stray white female - who turned out to be pregnant (and, thankfully, quite healthy).

We were so happy with them all, she and the 4 kittens in all as I recall; I'd often take one to the library on my bike.

Until a malicious neighbor turned us in.

We were struggling, and the apartment was too good a deal - so we had to give them up. This was 40 years ago; I pray they found a good home - hopefully together.

I know they're all together in heaven.

Again - congratulations, and All the Best!

[MLAA]

31. Congratulations!

[Hekate]

32. 💕Lucky kitties, and lucky you! Best I can do for now is get the Gadsden T-shirt...

Not yellow, but it has the cat and motto on it…

[Loryn]

33. Congratulations!

From one childless cat person to another, I feel I should offer a cigar.

[anniebelle]

35. Precious

What beautiful markings they have. You did a good deed to rescue these sweet babies.

[GoCubsGo]

37. Too cute for words!

Was hoping for photos, but the video is even better! Thanks for giving those two darlings a home!

[RidinWithHarris]

38. Two kittens!

That's a great starter kit 😄

[Jean Genie]

40. Thank you!

Welcome to your new home, Steve and Johnny. May you and your adopted parents have a long and joyous life together.

[AllaN01Bear]

41. single.petless. happy

when mom and i moved to sonora ca ,we looked at each other and said no more pets . when i moved to tick tock base , i am surrounded by doggos . have a few doggo friends. its nobodys businness if they have children or not.

[pansypoo53219]

43. 2 is always better than 1.

[3catwoman3]

44. Such interesting markings. Who's who?

The only thing more fun than a kitten is two kittens.

Please give frequent updates with lots of pictures of these little cuties.

[niyad]

45. Squeeeeeeeee. We will, of course, expect regular updates and PICS!!!

[murielm99]

47. I hope this encourages people

to empty the local rescue organizations and shelters of cats. The last time we adopted a dog, we discovered that all the local rescues were overflowing with cats.

(We had a cat. She would not have welcomed a housemate of the feline persuasion).

[TBF]

48. So thankful for folks who adopt cats & do the work w/ferals -

I am allergic so this is an area where I'm not very useful except donations. But I can live w/dogs in the house, and have adopted a few of them through the years

[iluvtennis]

49. So sweet. n/t

[Wild blueberry]

50. Congratulations!

Steve and Johnny are darling and will makes your home lively and amusing.
Dom's Mom

[Sky Jewels]

53. Absolutely adorable!!

Thank you for helping these precious babies!

[Nanuke]

58. We adopted littermates from the local rescue. Nick and Nora. Fabulous kitties. I am childless by choice.