Last week the Cat Distribution System bestowed upon me two 14-lb. gray brothers

[Ocelot II]

who have assimilated me and are now my overlords. Their names are Chet and Dave; they're solid dark gray but not completely identical. Chet is a little lighter gray and Dave has a rounder face but I had to get collars so I could identify them from across the room. Chet is extremely friendly while Dave is a bit more introverted, though he greatly enjoys being petted and likes to scent-mark me. They have learned that the kitchen = food and that they are required by some cat rule to accompany me to the bathroom. They have many toys and napping spots and they have filled my home and my life with the great joy of catness. Some photos:

[Rhiannon12866]

1. Lucky you! They not only have each other, but now they have you!!!

[bamagal62]

2. They are beautiful.

Lucky you.🍀

[CurtEastPoint]

3. BLESS YOU! THey are gorgeous!

[Deuxcents]

4. So happy for you 😻 I have a 15# kitty so I know Dave and Chet are not little guys but they are beautiful!

They couldn’t have found a better homan to adopt them because cats just know…

[eppur_se_muova]

5. Got to take the old one-legged salute occasionally. That's just life with cats. nt

[erronis]

8. We all do it in our own ways; perhaps not so obviously.

Hmmm. That's not what I meant to say.

[2naSalit]

6. Sweet!

Happy for you and you kits, they are pretty boys.

[FadedMullet]

7. You just got the jackpot. As did they.

[calimary]

18. Sure seems like it!

Mighty cute kitties, and definitely enjoying their new home!

[jmbar2]

9. The cat distribution system knows what it's doing...

What a perfect fit. Concatulations!

[raising2moredems]

26. And I wish it would bless me again..

Having to euthanize a not even the 5 year old best cat ever - distribution system or not - I keep hoping another finds him/herself into our lives. There was no amount of money to resolve his health issues and it continues to break my heart - I doubt I will ever comes to terms with it as it still brings me to tears. It was the right thing to do but that doesn't make it any easier.

I am so happy you could take both in. The other dump/feral we took in not long after best cat ever needs a buddy. I put the "feelers" out to my vet/vet tech. We suspect best cat ever owner died/went into a facility (and hence got dumped). Pets that need good homes are never in short supply. Other cat we took in needs a procedure in the near future.

Bless you for taking them in.

[Ocelot II]

27. So sorry you lost your best cat ever!

Years ago I lost a youngish cat - a gray one - due to an incurable neurological problem, and it was really, really hard. You can't replace him but you can give another one a home, and that will happen.

[10 Turtle Day]

10. They look so content

Glad you found each other. They are beautiful kitties.

[DeeDeeNY]

11. Beautiful!

Were they named after Huntley and Brinkley?

[Ocelot II]

13. Yes!

[calimary]

16. Aha!

That was my guess, too. Used to watch ‘em both, every dinner time.

[NEOH]

12. Such sweet little babies!!

Such sweet little babies!!

[AllaN01Bear]

14. aw?

as in hutly, brinkly ? le mow

[SheltieLover]

15. The CDS has looked with favor upon you...

For good reason!

Such handsome brothers you now have in your family!

Enjoy!

[Jerryatric]

17. I was lucky enough to have that exact thing happen to me in 2012.

I had to get collars to tell them apart at first, too, but it didn't take very long before I could tell who was who without them. I'm so glad for you! and them.

[lastlib]

19. So glad they have taken you into their home!

I'm sure you will serve them well (or else! ) They look and sound like wonderful masters--you are most fortunate to have them (as I'm sure they have told you)!

[dflprincess]

20. Congratulations on the new additions!

And, being of a certain age, I have to confess my first thought was also "Huntley, Brinkley?"

Goodnight, Chet. Goodnight, Dave. And goodnight, Ocelot II.

[hamsterjill]

21. Chet and Dave hit the jackpot!

Thank you for giving them an awesome home! I love it when they are safe, loved, happy and carefree.

Bless you!

[TBF]

22. fascination with kitchen and food

seems to be the one thing cat and dog homes have in common. I keep the dog food in one particular pantry, and before each meal my pointer runs in to sniff around and make sure everything is up to par - then settles down for his meal. Congratulations on your new companions - I'm sure they will keep you on your toes!

[niyad]

23. Awwwwwww and squeeeeeee. Thank you for sharing your new overlords

with us. You are fortunate to be their chosen one! are their full names Huntley and Brinkley (first thing I thought of!! ) ? Looking forward to hearing more of their adventures as you all settle in together. This doting aunt and one of their cousins send greetings and welcome to our DU Pet family.

(I see others also thought Huntley and Brinkley)

[cstanleytech]

24. How cute 🥰

[More_Cowbell]

25. CHET and DAVE

They're like morning DJs or a 1950s singing group. Thank you for taking both of them. They're gorgeous.

(Oh okay, Huntley and Brinkley)

[Metaphorical]

28. Our first cat (as a family)

was a lovely delicate Russian Blue. She's since passed on from cancer, after a fairly long life (16 years), and we still miss her every day. She was about 10 lbs. most of her life, and yes, she could disappear into the shadows with remarkable ease.

I love Russian Blues - they are very intelligent and loving cats, even if they do tend to be somewhat aloof.

[Bread and Circuses]

29. They found their forever home. Thank YOU

[Bayard]

30. Congrats!

Looks like they've settled in very nicely.

[regnaD kciN]

31. You have a pair of anchor-cats...?

I hope you follow Breaking Cat News.