My wife arranged for us to visit the open day at a local cat rescue centre

[The King of Prussia]

I knew she had a hidden agenda because so did I. We saw a very pretty little girl called Mia, who despite being only 12 months old had had 2 litters of kittens. We fell in love with her, but because the centre won't rehome adult females to a home where there's already an adult female there was nothing to be done.

In the next block were 4 of her kittens - all gorgeous. One called Russo took a particular shine to me. So, of course... he came to live with us today. He's lovely. Very playful, loves snuggles and very handsome. And despite being just 12 weeks old he has enormous feet. I am smitten.

[femmedem]

1. Aww, I don't know who to congratulate: you or Russo.

May you and your wife and Russo have many happy years together! He looks like a love.

[blm]

2. So handsome.

[SheltieLover]

3. Such a handsome boy!

Ty for sharing him with us!

[MLAA]

4. He is perfect and lucky to snag a perfect forever home.

[Srkdqltr]

5. Question? Why won't they rehome a female when there is a female?

A simple question, not criticism.

[The King of Prussia]

8. It causes territorial conflicts sometimes

Although two adult males together isn't a problem apparently.

[japple]

9. I would also like to know. I know that females are highly territorial and sometimes don't get along

and admit that one of my females--a calico stray who raised a litter of kittens in my home, who has never liked any other cat, who overgrooms and who is always stressed out might be an example of the reason why this is policy.

[The King of Prussia]

10. That's it exactly.

And our little story has a happy ending. By the time we picked up Russo this morning, his mum had already got a new home. They don't seem to have problems rehoming cats.

[spooky3]

15. Glad to hear of the happy endings!

I have had cats and fostered for many years. This is the first time I’ve heard of the belief that adult female cats can’t be rehomed successfully where there is another female cat. Not sure that that’s generally true. But in any case, you have a very handsome new family member and it looks as though he’s already thrilled!

[hermetic]

7. What a beauty!

I am so happy you posted a photo. Who couldn't love that face? Cheers!!!

[niyad]

11. Such a handsome fellow! May you all have many happy years together.

[Skittles]

12. I like your wife

she loves cats and she knows you so well

[The King of Prussia]

26. I like her too lol

[librechik]

13. Mao!

he even has a big O on his side as they do.

we have one of these royal kitties. He is old now but still profound.

[Freddie]

14. Years ago my BIL and wife adopted a young female from the SPCA

They told them she was about 9 months old. Beautiful calico, very friendly. She started gaining weight after a couple weeks at home - she was “with kittens” already. She had 4 kittens, 2 died (common when a very young cat has kittens) and they kept the 2 survivors, both boys.
Your new fur baby is gorgeous. Congratulations!

[Karadeniz]

16. Aaaawww !!!...love classic tabbies!

[Warpy]

17. He looks like a snowshoe kitty now, but he'll grow right into them.

I didn't bother reading your post, just scrolled down to the kitty pic. I think everybody knew where this was going to go just from your subject line.

[soldierant]

18. I had the impression he was training to learn to play the piano.

That adorable stretch.

[Shrike47]

19. Gorgeous kitten! I love tabbies.

[calimary]

20. Sigh!

What a cutie! Thanks for giving him a forever home, TKoP!

[Solly Mack]

21. He's a beauty.

[mjvpi]

22. Trouble, right here in River City.

I have an upstairs tribe and a downstairs tribe created by exactly such carelessness.

I can never say no, and then just like you, we wind up with another beautiful cat.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

23. Omg he floored me

The cuteness is magnificent .
💖💖💖💖💖💖😸

[The King of Prussia]

25. This is Russo's mummy, Mia

https://postimg.cc/4nbVcSgm

Off to a forever home too!