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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Yes, we have been slept on!

Our pets are a gift from Heaven, but we don't get to keep them nearly long enough ~ anon [quote from my friend Birbitt.] This morning we woke to a tag team bouncing over the top of us. Hard to believe Marlo hid nearly all afternoon yesterday, obviously deeply traumatized by the trip & the removal from his people. This morning he was initiating the wrestling with his brother & planning his escape from our bedroom.


One of the hazards of renovating & still building is a total lack of doors in this house. We thought our barrier was adequate until I left this morning closely followed by 2 thudding wackes as the boys launched themselves at the ply & scrabbled over it to join me, eager to explore their new home.
No, I don't usually like a cat so close to my face but the boys needed the extra reassurance. I went to a lot of trouble to make up a lovely cat bed. Just as well I never really expected them to use it. They slept with Dearest & I, crawling impartially from one to the other of us, purring like coffee percolators, getting a little carried away with the face rubs & cuddling in close. Dearest, who used to be a dog man, has come a long way since knowing me & all night I heard him stroking one or other of the kittens & chatting away to them. I don't think either of us got a terrible lot of sleep but we have two very happy cats this morning so I brought them downstairs with me where they have been keeping Ditz very occupied indeed!

The change in Marlo this morning is extraordinary. Yesterday he was very subdued & freaked. I was a little worried about him because he did seem so deeply traumatised but this morning he is full of beans & madly chasing his brother around the house. Both boys have their tails really high & we are getting lots & lots of little chirruping greetings.


Kirby is much braver & was already playing ping~pong with the girls while I was still cuddling Marlo for reassurance. They are both extraordinarily affectionate. Their carers had them from 8 days old & hand reared them. They have done a wonderful job as the boys are very well socialised. Liddy is delighted with our choices & even Ditz, who fell in love with little Suzie, has been won over by their charm. I think they have now looked out of every available window in the house & explored every single nook & cranny. They are great time wasters ~ & we are wasting a lot of time pandering to their quirks.


14 comments:

Heidi said...

:)

seekingmyLord said...

I did say they would take over your house, hearts as well, I think. :)

Sandra said...

This is wonderful to read. There is nothing like youthful exuberance to heal the heart. I know you will have many great tales of their adventures.

Siano said...

Awesome news! Two are so much better than one - especially when you have a shy one: you may find that Marlo becomes the hands-down extrovert, actually :-)

Congratulations, and I'm glad to hear Dearest is coping so well with the onslaught :-)

Anonymous said...

Very pleased to meet you, Marlo and Kirby - these two sound as if they'll keep everyone on their toes! :P

Blessings,
Jillian

MamaOlive said...

Sounds like a lot of fun. :-)

loving, laughing and learning said...

lol night wakings, i should ask how the toilet training is going... if your having success baby/kitten and sleeping/toileting your welcome to try your hand at my toddler, sounds like he'd be at home with your boys

Ganeida said...

LLL: They are toilet trained, micro~chipped & desexed! And no, I'm not taking on toddlers. ☺

MamaO: They are

Jillian: It's like have the terrible 2's X 2 in minature!

Siano: Thanks, love. They are totally gorgeous & you will adore them. I can't believe anyone dumped them.

Sandra: Yep; I can see already they are going to provide plenty of blogging fodder.

Seeking: hearts totally lost...

Heidi: ☺

Siano said...

So glad to hear they've had all the vet work done :-)

Ganeida said...

Siano: We got lent 2 proper carrying cages & 2 litter trays. We got given food & cuddlies & toys & THEN they really only charged us for one cat & none of the other stuff. Knowing how much neutering alone is I was flabbergasted!

Siano said...

Awesome people - I love hearing about carers who are so dedicated. And they obviously knew the boys were going to a really good home, which makes such a difference, believe me :-) When I come up maybe you can let me know where they are so I can take them some stuff.

Siano said...

BTW, I have an extra carrying cage if you need me to bring it up.

Unknown said...

Sounds like you've found a perfect pair for your family. Amazing how quickly a new addition can take over our hearts isn't it? Our two cats we have now were never meant to be permanent additions but we fell in love instantly and couldn't bear to give them up. So glad you have found such joy in the new little kitties.

Allison said...

I love Marlo's eyes - they look lined in kohl. How exciting it must be to get to learn their personalities!