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Title: Jasper's been here 3 months now :)
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 11, 2008, 21:21:01 PM
Well after the sad loss of our darling Layla the week before last, we have been a very sad household and definantly missing having a third cat around. Noone will ever replace her and that is not in any way the aim but OH and I have decided that we feel we want to give a loving home to another needy cat. As my branch of CP is very quiet we don't have any suitable cats for our household at the mo so my branch coordinator has done my home visit, I have the form and we will be taking it down to the National Cat Centre (Flagship CP adoption centre for those who don't know it) with the view to bringing the new addition home.
I completely fell in love with a black and white girl called Lottie when I was at the NCC for branch visit a couple of weeks ago so we are going with the idea of seeing her (if we go with a completely open mind i'll want to bring them all home!) but if OH and I don't feel she'll be right with the boys then there will be lots of other lovelies there.
I shall keep you all posted on who we bring home, with piccies of course!
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :)
Post by: bonnielass on November 11, 2008, 21:42:00 PM
Im sure whoever you bring home he/she will have as much :Luv: as Layla had and altho it wont replace her im sure it will soon find a place in your hearts :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :)
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 11, 2008, 21:50:23 PM
Aww, I am sure Layla will be glad that you are giving another needy cat a chance, let us know how you get on
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :)
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 11, 2008, 21:51:20 PM
Definately, am really looking forward to welcoming a new kitty into our home and am sure my princess will be watching us from the bridge and advising us on a suitable addition :Luv2:
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Post by: sixfurballs on November 11, 2008, 22:36:14 PM
I'm sorry to hear about Layla passing.

Good luck with the visit. Hope you find the right new addition.
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 11, 2008, 22:38:46 PM
Layla would be very proud of you, opening up your heart to another needy kitty  :hug: Hope Lottie is 'the one'  :)
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :)
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on November 12, 2008, 17:12:39 PM
Sometimes this is the only good thing that can come out of lossing one of our furbabies ...another one gets the chance of a new forever home
Like the others have said, Layla will be very proud of you and i am sure she will guide you in finding the right cat xx
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :)
Post by: sazkat2 on November 12, 2008, 17:43:31 PM
Hope you find someone as special as Layla and make sure you post some pics!!!  :hug:
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :)
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 13, 2008, 20:10:55 PM
Well I'm getting all excited now! I've just been getting the cat basket ready and the spare room all set up with cat bed, litter tray etc. Wanted to do it tonight as I am on a course for work tomorrow and we're heading off as soon as I get home. So excited!!! :D ;D :Luv:
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :)
Post by: ginge66 on November 13, 2008, 20:22:39 PM
Good luck on Saturday, look forward to hearing all about the new addition and maybe some photos. I'm excited for you and your potential new addition :Luv: 
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 13, 2008, 23:12:11 PM
Hope all goes well  :hug:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 14, 2008, 08:29:27 AM
Fingers crossed
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :)
Post by: sazkat2 on November 14, 2008, 10:46:24 AM
Hope all goes well can't wait to hear about the new member of the family xxxxx   :hug:
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 14, 2008, 20:31:00 PM
Well we brought Jasper home with us about an hour and a half ago now and it's as if he's been here for years!

We had a good look at and met Lottie who was the girlie who I had fallen in love with at the NCC branch visit a few weeks ago and unfortunately she attacked both OH and I and has been assigned a key worker to help socialise her as she has been attacking all the staff and cat cuddlers too. She was very pretty and I would have been willing to take the time to sociialise her but I and the adoption centre staff had concerns about the way she would be with my boys so we knew she wasn't suitable. I hope she finds a loving home soon and that her socialising training goes well. Adoption centre staff also feel that she's be going to be an only cat when she does find a home. Staff are also a bit concerned that she may be a bit poorly as she has been especially grumpy this week. We also saw lots of golden oldies who were lovely but I think my Rufus jumping all over them would drive them mad.

So the search went on and the last cat we saw was the grogeous Jasper... who was purry and headbutting us as soon as we met him. He's a young lad of only 6 months so just the right age to mix well with Rufus who is 5 months and Oscar who is 20 months. He was very playful at the adoption centre and staff explained that although he's never lived with cats before, he hasn't been at all fazed by the cats he has had in the pens around him.

So we signed the paperwork, gave our donation and brought him home... I had prepared the spare room for him and as I came through the door, I was going to sneak him upstairs but the boys appeared and came rushing up to him. All 3 cats were sniffing each other and seemed really relaxed and happy so I left him in the pet carrier with them for a little while and all the positiveness continued. Normally I wouldn't get a cat to meet them so quickly (have taken weeks in the past!) but it felt so good we took the lid off of the cat carrier and just ensured we were ready to move if there was any hissing or grumbling and.... well, it was great! All three cats gave each other the onceover then Jasper started having a sniff around and about 10 minutes later, Rufus and Jasper were playing happily which was lovely to see and then a bit later on, I saw that Jasper and Oscar had gone to sleep next to each other.  :Luv2:

I'm going to get Jasper to sleep in our spare room tonight and make sure the cats are supervised when they're together for the next couple of weeks but it has been an amazingly easy and positive start.

And now, meet my handsome boy....  :Luv2:
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 14, 2008, 20:34:09 PM
What a beauty  :Luv2:  He's gorgeous :drool;  Sounds like he was destined to be with you, can't believe how well he's getting on with the others in such a short space of time  :Crazy:  I'm sure Layla is very proud  :hug:
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: hannah (weeny) on November 14, 2008, 20:35:13 PM
so cute!!!

excellent name  ;)
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 14, 2008, 20:36:16 PM
I know! I was all prepared for long and lengthy introductions but the boys took the lead and have made him feel welcome! Looking at him, you would never know that he's only been here for a matter of hours! Long may it last :)
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 14, 2008, 20:37:42 PM
This is great and isnt he cute  ;D
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Indys Mamma on November 14, 2008, 20:45:20 PM
one or all three boys probabley got a whisper to behave from Layla, watching over her family

I hope they stay good friends for many years to come

and I may just have to catnap a gorgeous little smooshy face like Jasper for lotsa cuddles!
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: ginge66 on November 14, 2008, 21:34:54 PM
How cute is he :Luv: So pleased that everything is going so well for you, more pictures please ;D (when you have time of course :)
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: The Duchess on November 14, 2008, 22:23:55 PM
he's lovely - glad it's all going so well ;D
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: bonnielass on November 15, 2008, 04:45:19 AM
What a cute little fellow ;) im sure everything will go well with them all :hug:
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Mark on November 15, 2008, 08:27:57 AM
 :Luv2:

Great that they all got on so quickly  :hug:

I think 3 is a good number to have  :Luv2:
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on November 15, 2008, 08:32:44 AM
Aw. Ickle cuteness  :Luv2:
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 15, 2008, 09:07:18 AM
He is lovely, I do have a soft spot for white and blacks.
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 15, 2008, 09:12:09 AM
Well he seems very settled this morning. Him and Rufus have been chasing eachother playing all morning and he loves the laser (although Rufus wasn't too keen to share that one! lol) He's now sitting on the window ledge next to me.... well actually he's now jumped off and is charging around again!
I will take some mre piccies soon but at the moment, he won't keep still!
Title: Re: We'll be welcoming a new addition on Friday :) Welcoming Jasper
Post by: Janeyk on November 15, 2008, 09:13:45 AM
 :Luv:  he looks lovely and great news that they've all settled in well together  :)
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 15, 2008, 09:59:10 AM
Well he's become more of a poser in the last ten mins so I thought I'd give you a visual update! (I know how we all love the piccies of the furbabies!!! :Luv2:)
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 15, 2008, 10:01:46 AM
And some more....  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on November 15, 2008, 10:27:24 AM
That tiny splodge by his ear just make me go all mushy :Luv:
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Kirst on November 15, 2008, 10:41:17 AM
Hes just gorgeous! :Luv2:
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: clarenmax on November 15, 2008, 10:52:56 AM
Awww, he's adorable, and its amazing how quickly everyone's settled down  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Gwen on November 15, 2008, 11:33:26 AM
Jasper is adorable and its good that he's settled in so well :Luv2:
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: sazkat2 on November 15, 2008, 18:18:36 PM
 :Luv2:   Awwwww he is sooo handsome so glad they are all ok together  :hug:
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: JackSpratt on November 15, 2008, 19:11:46 PM
Awwww, Jasper's a cutie! ;D
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Bryony84 on November 15, 2008, 22:22:15 PM
He's lovely  :Luv: Its great news that your boys have accepted him so happily into your family as well!
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Sheli_80 on November 15, 2008, 23:31:37 PM
What a handsome chap, he reminds me a lot of my old man Henry. I adopted Henry when he was 14/15 so I got all mushy looking at the pictures thinking aww I bet that's what Henry looked like when he was young  :Luv2:
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 16, 2008, 11:36:54 AM
Well it's like a mad house here!  :evillaugh: All 3 cats still getting on well. Rufus and Jasper have spent the whole of this morning, chasing each other around the house wrestling... I thought that Rufus and Oscar had rough wrestles but they were nothing! These two adolescents have soooo much energy! At 5 months and 7 months they are crazy but they are having a wonderful time and it is very funny to watch!!!  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Oscar is being a bit aloof towards Jasper, no agression, he is just doing a lot of watching and sticking close to mum- I think he's just trying to show his superioroty and let Jasper know that he is 'BOSS CAT!' He certainly doesn't seem bothered though and he was exactly the same with Rufus when he arrived- he just likes to suss them out before he commits to a close friendship- very wise in my opinion, but he is a very clever cat so makes sense! hehe.
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Gillian Harvey on November 16, 2008, 15:02:08 PM
Aw he's lovely  :Luv2: its great when it goes like that for the intros - I've had cats in the past who have just moved in like they've always been here with no problems from the other cats either - normally do the intros gradually, but you get a kind of instinct about whether to do it sooner or later dont' you?
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 16, 2008, 16:18:31 PM
Definately Gillian! I had the spare room set up for him and was ready and preparing myself for a long intro BUT luckily, I could tell from that frst moment it was gonna work. I am amazed at how well it has worked though... It is as if nothing is different, he appears as if he has been here for an age! Very strange but oh so good!
He is keeping me on my toes though- very lively! Bundles of energy although not quite a match for Rufus who I am sure if he was a child he would be diagnosed as havig some hyperactive disorder cause he is full of beans!  :evillaugh: Wouldn't have him any other way though- he is literally full of mischief but has sooo much character! Does mean that Oscar can get some sleep now too as usually everytime he puts his head down, Mr Mischief (Rufus) pounces on him and starts chewing his ear!  :rofl:
All three cats have just had tea together as well... I had been feeding Jasper separately as I didn't want to rock the boat cause dinner time can sometime cause grumbles with some personalities but he came darting over when I put O and R's bowls down and joined in... they all had their tea in a row and were more than happy  ;D So far soooo good! :)
Title: Re: Welcoming Jasper (with pics of the handsome lad!)
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on November 20, 2008, 18:38:40 PM
Well we're a week down the line and things are great- Rufus evenly splits his time between Oscar and Jasper- whoever will wrestle! Oscar seems completely relaxed with Jasper now too so all good!
Jasper is sooooo friendly, loves cuddles- a real lap cat. In fact as we speak he's headbutting me and rubbing himself on my cheek cause I'm too busy typing to stroke him!  :Luv2:
Title: Jasper's been here 3 months now :)
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on February 03, 2009, 13:19:06 PM
I was just looking at the calendar and realised that Jasper has been here 3 months. Losing Layla is still so raw but on the other hand it feels like Jasper has been here forever.

As I write, he is next to me padding away for my attention and purring louder and louder with every stroke he gets. He is such a delight to have around, he makes us smile all the time and we couldn't imagine what life would be like without him now. I can not for the life of me understand how his previous owners could have parted with him but I am sooo glad he ended up with us.

My 3 boys are so happy. They spend their days wrestling, then licking each other, then cuddling up then wrestling... the cycle goes on. They really are so good for each other. I know many multi-cat household don't work but we are so lucky cause there is so much love in ours.