Tuesday, February 19, 2019

We Have Cat

After losing Bella 15 months ago and the kids losing Sid this past week, the time seemed right to bring a new cat into our home. We've come close to adopting a few times but couldn't quite feel right about it. However, Abby seemed like the right fit at the right time.

On our bed. She spent the whole first night there with us, which wasn't expected.

Abby is 8 years old but seems like a young 8; hopefully, she'll be with us for another 8 years. She's a pretty perky cat and quite pretty too.

Perky and Pretty.

She is not a lap cat, not yet anyway, but she is a people cat and follows us around. If we're upstairs, the chances are that she is too. Likewise downstairs as in the next photo.

Catching some rays on the spot she has chosen on the living room couch.

On her second day, she was better able to relax.




She's very brainy (of course she is) because she watches tv, and I'm sure she understands every word. At least she understands that when she hears big dogs barking, she should look for cover.

She really does pay attention to the tv sometime.

Addendum: The first shot with my Canon, processed in a slightly glowy, artistic style. I want to do better with Abby than I did with Bella. Although I have a few nice shots of Bella, I do wish that I had a few more.




17 comments:

Tabor said...

You are the third person I know who has lost and replaced their pet. I am allergic to cats and fear Lyme's ticks if we got a dog, so I am petless...and sad.

Christina said...

Welcome, Abby! I love cats, particularly their independent minds. Both of our cats are a bit daft, you are lucky to have a clever one. I am quite certain that one of our cats thinks she is actually a dog.

MARY G said...

she is very pretty and so are the photos. Message for Tabor: you can get anti-tick medication for a dog and then it and you are safe. you just cannot get it for a human.

Mage said...

Just lovely. She is so pretty. She looks like a good fit for your house.

Joanne Noragon said...

She is lovely. Well marked tabby. A good pick. Sounds like you miss a cat in your lap!

Marie Smith said...

She acts like a dog following you around like that. A beauty!

William Kendall said...

What a sweetheart!

Tanza Erlambang said...

lovely cat

Mara said...

Congratulations on the new family member! And she certainly is pretty. That last shot is fantastic, showing her off very well.

Vicki Lane said...

What a beauty! And she seems to have settled in quite well.

Jenn Jilks said...

Aw. I'm so glad. There are many that need homes. Such a pretty face. Good for you.

Donna said...

Awww...she’s a beauty! ♥️
Hugs

Thickethouse.wordpress said...

What a beautiful cat! She will be part of your family now.

Shammickite said...

Do you know her history? Looks like she has been well cared for during the previous 8 years so someone must have loved her.

Jenny Woolf said...

She is a pretty and self possessed cat, and being a people sort of cat I am sure she will soon feel as if she has always been there. I guess for a cat moving to a new place is all about establishing new territory - which she seems to be doing if that relaxed sofa picture is anything to go by!

Doris Potter said...

I'm so glad you have given a home to this lucky cat! Abby is beautiful and I'm sure will be a frequent subject of your photos. Can't wait to see more.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Thanks fir sharing the news of the new family member. She looks very settled into her new home, John. You do know that you and Sue will be considered the guests now.