The Start of a New Adventure

This was kind of a sad morning. I drove Oliver and Taz to our vet, who also runs a pet adoption agency. Once we clean our rugs, I'm assuming Nathan's suspected allergy will clear up. Unlike the MSPCA here in Massachusetts, this organization is no-kill: they'll keep pitching the cats for adoption until they find a home. Until then, they're staying in a really big, two-story kennel chamber right at the vet entrance, so they can see what's going on. I don't know who wouldn't want two sweet, affectionate, 8-year old brothers, so my guess is they won't be there very long. Here's what I wrote for the benefit of prospective adopters when they visit the vet's office:

Anyone want two really nice cats?

The only reason they’re here and not with their original family is that our newborn son is allergic, just like his dad, and we don’t want to risk our baby’s health. We are very sorry to see them go, but we’re hoping they can find a home with someone who really wants to give them lots of affection and love.

Oliver (the short-haired, charcoal-colored one) is a very friendly, very expressive cat who will purr contentedly when pet. He craves attention, so he’d like to go to a home where he can get plenty of petting and lap time. He’s not as quick as his brother to adapt to changing situations, though, so he’ll be a little more nervous and timid at first (but still very affectionate). Give him a little time; he’s a wonderful cat who just wants to be loved.

Taz (the lighter-colored, longer-haired one) is equally friendly and affectionate, but he seems to be a bit more independent than Oliver. He’ll seek you out for attention by brushing your leg or jumping into your lap, while Oliver is more likely to plant himself near you, look at you and vocally ask to be petted (although he’ll occasionally jump into your lap, too). While both cats love people, when guests have visited our house, Taz is always the first to make an appearance, and his brother works up the nerve a little later.

These two are brothers and are inseparable. They eat from the same food and water bowl. They’ve been on many cat foods, but frankly, they’ve taken to cheap ol’ Whiskas better than anything else. They’ve been fed once a day, in the morning. If you need to shave Taz or cut either of their nails, they’re pretty submissive in letting you do it. Their litter box has been one with a cover, but they’ll probably take to anything. They like curling up on beds or couches and looking out windows. They’re indoor cats and would not do well outdoors at all. But once in a while, they’ll sneak outside, just to be adventurous, and then run back in. Both like playing with battable objects such as plastic milk carton tabs or fake mice. In fact, Taz used to fetch and bring back the mice for us. Maybe he’d do that again sometime; it’s been a long time since we tried it.

These guys really deserve a good home. We hope someone can provide them with one.