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Post by KelleeM on Jun 30, 2014 22:52:16 GMT
After a lot of discussion, and a bit of pleading with my sweet dh, he finally agreed to getting a cat. I was originally planning to get a kitten from a friend but it involved a lot of logistical stuff that I decided I couldn't deal with (she lives in another state). So dh and one of his sons went to the local humane society and discovered Onyx waiting for us! Ironically, he was surrendered a few months prior by woman who had spent the winter fighting cancer, just like I did. She and her husband lost their home and couldn't keep their cats  My dh was set on a black cat for some reason. Onyx was very shy at first but is fitting in really well in our quiet household. As you can see in this photo, he makes himself right at home on dh's desk! Sorry for the giant picture...can't figure out how to delete it and add the resized one from Photobucket!  |
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Post by Laura on Jun 30, 2014 23:12:57 GMT
He's beautiful! I hope he turns out to be a good addition to your family. Sometimes it take kitties several months to adjust. A couple of years ago we picked up a very friendly and outgoing kitty from Petsmart. She seemed fine and was very loving to all of us, even our other cat and our dogs. Her adjustment was very easy and quick. About six months later I was sitting on the couch and I had a blanket in my lap because the weather was cold and she hopped into my lap and curled up there and fell asleep. I was amazed that it took her more than 6 months to discover that she loves sitting in laps. I hope that you discover some new personality things about your little guy that you just love!
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Post by marianne on Jun 30, 2014 23:14:55 GMT
Oh, he's a beauty... enjoy your new friend.
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Post by peased2bhere on Jun 30, 2014 23:16:40 GMT
Congratulations! He is very handsome and I love the name Onyx.
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Post by PinkPrincess77 on Jun 30, 2014 23:18:24 GMT
He's gorgeous!! Older kitties often get overlooked - I'm glad you ended up getting an older kitty!
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Post by scrapngranny on Jun 30, 2014 23:19:01 GMT
Onyx is beautiful. Animals add so much to our lives. He will be snuggling with you before you know it.
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Post by kattock on Jun 30, 2014 23:19:15 GMT
How pretty! I miss having cats. I have allergies that keep me from having one in the house, and we recently moved into town so I wouldn't want to keep it outside. Maybe someday.....
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Post by Pinky Zebra on Jun 30, 2014 23:21:27 GMT
He's beautiful!
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Post by J u l e e on Jun 30, 2014 23:21:30 GMT
He is beautiful! Black kitties often get overlooked as well! I'm so glad you found each other!
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Post by Anna*Banana on Jun 30, 2014 23:25:53 GMT
I wish we had a "love" smiley. Thank you for adopting a mature cat. He looks gorgeous and wonderful. Many happy years to you all!
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Post by sharonoz on Jun 30, 2014 23:30:39 GMT
He's gorgeous. I would love another kitty but we are all allergic to them.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 23:33:15 GMT
He is gorgeous. I'm sure he'll adjust just fine and be quite happy with you and your DH.
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Post by Lexica on Jun 30, 2014 23:34:47 GMT
He is beautiful! I currently have four kitties, three on purpose, and one volunteer. I have a black female and she is the most loving, affectionate kitty I've ever had. If the light hits my black one just right, you can see her stripes. She is more a dark mink with black stripes in the direct sunlight. I hope you have years of cuddles with him. I have my pup and volunteer kitty curled up on a blanket together on the couch next to me right now.
It's funny. The dog gets jealous if the cat sits on my lap. He will run over and try to sit higher on me, like on my chest, so that he is reassured he is loved too. He won't do anything to the cat, just licks my face and makes sure he isn't forgotten. Yet he has no problem cuddling right up with the cat on the blanket. They crack me up.
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Post by KelleeM on Jun 30, 2014 23:37:33 GMT
Thanks! He's about 3 years old and is adjusting quicker than I expected. I hope by winter he's a lap cat! He is such a sweet boy and we love him already!
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Post by miaow on Jun 30, 2014 23:56:16 GMT
Beautiful! Thanks for giving him a home!
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Post by LilyRose on Jun 30, 2014 23:59:45 GMT
He's beautiful, and I love the name! It's great that you adopted a black kitty, as many people pass them over.
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Post by leannec on Jul 1, 2014 0:03:59 GMT
He's so beautiful! Thanks so much for adopting a black cat ... I volunteer for a local cat rescue group and black cats are always the last to get chosen  Leanne |
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Post by cropaholicnora on Jul 1, 2014 0:06:28 GMT
He's gorgeous and with his back story, it seems as if he's perfect for your family. congratulations!  |
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Post by RosieKat on Jul 1, 2014 0:07:08 GMT
Awwww! And 3 is a great age - you don't have to deal with the problems of kittenhood, but he'll be around to make you smile for a long, long time! I have a black girlfriend for him, and she's just about 3, too! (You know, we also have a 7 year old if he's into older cougars, lol, and a male kitten, well, because we do!)
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Post by ptamom on Jul 1, 2014 0:08:59 GMT
Pretty baby!
When my mom died, our family kitty transferred all her affections to me (she mostly had eyes only for my mom before that). She was all black, and the most snugly, loving cat I have ever had.
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Post by 4evercrafty on Jul 1, 2014 0:51:39 GMT
Onyx is the perfect name for that gorgeous kitty!
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Post by mimima on Jul 1, 2014 0:53:09 GMT
Oh, he's beautiful. We have a black cat with a wisp of white hair right where Onyx's is, but our kitty has a lot less white I'm so glad you were able to adopt him. Black cats are my favorite, I agree with your Dh. |
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Post by Zee on Jul 1, 2014 1:11:04 GMT
Yay, what a gorgeous kitty!
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Post by craftchickapowpow on Jul 1, 2014 1:18:58 GMT
don't know if it's true but I heard that black cats are the hardest to rehome so bless you and enjoy your new family member, he's beautiful!
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Post by psychgirl on Jul 1, 2014 1:22:00 GMT
He is beautiful!!! Black boy cats are my favorite. I miss mine like crazy. Enjoy that guy!
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jul 1, 2014 1:24:23 GMT
He is cute! Congrats!
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Post by Kelpea on Jul 1, 2014 1:26:11 GMT
OOH so darling! Have fun.
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Post by Charlotte on Jul 1, 2014 1:26:57 GMT
Awww --- so cute! Enjoy your new fur-baby!
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Post by ModChick on Jul 1, 2014 1:27:19 GMT
He's gorgeous! Enjoy your new cat.
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My dh was set on a black cat for some reason. Onyx was very shy at first but is fitting in really well in our quiet household. As you can see in this photo, he makes himself right at home on dh's desk!
