It's a cat!

[days_unfolding]

I'm now the proud adoptive mom of a beautiful, 1-year-old, female cat. I haven't been able to take a picture of her--she's currently under the bed <grin>--but here's a pic of her on the shelter's Web site. The pic doesn't do her justice; she's the most stunning cat that I've ever seen, and that's not hyperbole.

I was torn between her and another cat named Mademoiselle. Mademoiselle would have been a more obvious fit with Random, but Harlee had more of a pull for me personally, so I finally settled on Harlee. I'm tempted to go back and get Mademoiselle after things settle down between Random and Harlee. The three of them would make a nice family unit. On the other hand, I'd be way outnumbered -;)

Here's the description of Harlee that they had for potential adopters to view:

Harlee was originally a feral kitten that with lots of love and patience from the Town Cats staff and volunteers, has become a very sweet loving kitty that would make someone an excellent pet. She has come a long way though she is still a little shy at times so she will need to go home with someone who understands that they will need to be patient as they gradually earn her love and trust so that she can be the loving house pet she's always wanted to be. Harlee would not do well with small children because they might frighten her. Also it would be best if she had another feline to keep her company in her new home as she is very social and loves to play with other kitties. Will you give this beautiful little girl the home she's been wishing for?

I'm not sure what I want to name her yet. Harlee (as in harlequin) suits her. I need to think about it. I need a name that expresses her incredible elegance and delicacy.

Comments

[sunshine-two.livejournal.com]

That's sweet. I think I'd be tempted to go back and get Mademoiselle. They sound wonderful.

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

I had a really, really tough time choosing between Mademoiselle and Harlee. (I finally just had to blurt out a name.) Maybe both of them is the answer. They would be really cute together.

[protozoa.livejournal.com]

Concatulations! Harlee is stunning... from her baby picture she looks like she is playful. I hope Random likes her.

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Thanks! She is playful; most of the time that I was at the shelter, she was chasing a couple of kittens all over the place. In fact, I almost decided against her because I thought she might be too much for Random, but I noticed that she was more subdued with older cats.

Random seems to want to meet her, so that's a good sign.

[papoose.livejournal.com]

What a beauty. Congratulations :)

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[bandicoot.livejournal.com]

A cutie ;)

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Isn't she? :)

No Cigars

[bookfoole.livejournal.com]

She reminds me of a cat we adopted when I was around 7 years old : ) --same coloring and she kind of scrawny when we got her too.

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[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

Interesting. I've never seen a cat with quite her coloring before. And yes, she's a tiny little thing.