Meet the Newest DU Kitten!

[huskerlaw]

Spencer...and his confused older brother, Riley.





Spencer is 5 months old, I just got him today from the animal shelter. He and Riley doing really good so far. Spencer is roaming around the apartment like he owns the place. Riley is following him, trying to figure out where the little upstart came from. They've batted each other a bit, but nothing bad. :)

[GOPisEvil]

1. They're both really cute!

Poor confused Riley. :D

[huskerlaw]

2. I'm not worried...

he's acting confused, but not angry...and they're already searching each other out. I can tell they'll get along fine once they've both settled down a bit. :)

[GOPisEvil]

5. I hope this will cure him of his boredom.

Maybe if I had a little brother, I wouldn't have been bored all the time. :silly:

[huskerlaw]

I thought you knew how

to play with yourself ;)

[GOPisEvil]

9. All too well...

:yoiks:

[huskerlaw]

23. OH GOD

Spencer just sat down on Riley's red blanket...

Riley's watching in horror...

:hide:

[GOPisEvil]

25. LMAO!!!!

I can hear Riley now..."Oh, no he didn't!!!"

[huskerlaw]

26. Complete with

SNAP! SNAP!

Exhibit A:



And yet, no bloodshed. Riley got all snobby, then laid down on the other side of the bed. He's feigning sleep, but his tail betrays his annoyance.

[GOPisEvil]

27. So, we've determined that Riley is passive-aggressive.

Spencer is too cute!

[huskerlaw]

29. yes to both

though I could have told you the Riley part. ;)

[GOPisEvil]

32. I hope Riley doesn't lay down the law when you leave tomorrow.

"Look you little shit, this blanket is MINE! I was here before you. Got it? Good!"

[huskerlaw]

36. Hahaha, he's actually

trying to lay down the law right now.

He just stormed the blanket.

Spencer opened his eyes and turned his back.

Riley swatted his butt...claws in.

Spencer rolled over on his tummy and basically rolled his eyes.

Riley chuffed and walked away.


...this is fun, lol

[GOPisEvil]

41. Oooooh...the new kid has some 'tude!

:D

[huskerlaw]

45. Definitely

Riley's all pissed off and swipping at him.

Spencer's laying on his back, tummy in the air, stretched out...and PURRING.


A little shit, indeed. Lovin' it. ;)

[GOPisEvil]

46. He's perfect for you then!

:hide:

[huskerlaw]

48. Hey!

I am chosing to take that as a complement. Because I have 'tude of my own. ;)

[GOPisEvil]

50. Yeah...I meant it as a compliment...

:7

[miss_american_pie]

3. Oh how sweet

Thanks for sharing :hi:

[huskerlaw]

10. Thanks!

:hi:

[Lavender Brown]

4. They're so cute

I love the look on Riley. "I can't believe this... now he's drinking my water!" :)

[huskerlaw]

13. That's exactly

what he was thinking!

He's having some only child jealousy issues at the moment, lol.

[elshiva]

6. Cute and that's a nice pet fountain.

They are some lucky kitties, huskerlaw :hug:

[huskerlaw]

14. Awww

thank you! :hug:

[elshiva]

16. You are welcome.

:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

7. Welcome home ~ Spencer.

He is very cute! Good luck with him.

[huskerlaw]

15. Thanks!

He is rather cute, lol.

And I think he is going to stay Spencer. It seems to fit. :)

[In_The_Wind]

20. It's a good name. It has character.

[Race4Peace]

8. AWW...KITTONS!!n/t

[huskerlaw]

43. Hee hee

yes...thanks!

:hi:

[kedrys]

11. Congratulations!

And thanks for providing a good home to adorable kitties! I'm sure Riley will get along with Spencer famously once they get to know each other better...and once Riley realizes he now has someone to wash him behind his ears... :hi: :)

[huskerlaw]

17. Hahaha

yes, having a little brother does have benefits!

You're welcome. I got both of them from animal shelters. If I could have more, I totally would. :hi:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

12. What a most excellent pair o' kitties!

Looks like they will be good buddies in no time. Congratulations on your new arrival.

[huskerlaw]

18. So far so good...

and thank you! :hi:

[liberaltrucker]

19. How cute!

Spencer looks a lot like Jade, LTWife's kitty:hi:

[huskerlaw]

21. Thanks!

I love tabbys...obviously. But I've never had one Spencer's color. He is pretty cute!

[La Lioness Priyanka]

22. adorability~

[huskerlaw]

24. Thank you

:hi:

[Starlight]

28. Cute, cute, cute!

:loveya:

[huskerlaw]

30. Thanks!

:hi:

[Shine]

31. Adorable! Congrats on the latest addition!

:hi:

[huskerlaw]

35. Thanks!

:hi:

[Zomby Woof]

33. YAY!

:bounce: Cute kitties!!! :hi:

I thought you were going to name them "Sushi" and "ColdStone"!

[huskerlaw]

38. LOL

Well, Riley was named 2 years ago...and ColdStone doesn't roll off the tongue quite right.

Maybe it can be his middle name. ;)


:hi:

[Zomby Woof]

52. The Life of Riley!

Cool names. :D

Cats can always have nicknames, ya know. :P

[SeattleGirl]

34. Spencer looks a lot like the kitten version of my oldest cat

Miss Kitty, The Queen of the Universe (who is almost 17 years old now):

[huskerlaw]

39. Awww, very cute!

and I love the name, lol.

[SeattleGirl]

44. Thanks! She kind of grew into the Queen of the Universe title

over time!

[0007]

37. Beautiful cats!

[huskerlaw]

40. Thank you

:hi:

[redwitch]

42. Riley looks to me like he will warm up to Spencer in no time.

They are both very cute. And lucky to have you and a nice home where they are loved.

[huskerlaw]

47. Aww, thank you

and yes, I think he will. Although right now he's got his nose out of joint because Spencer has decided that the best place to sleep is smack in the middle of Riley's blanket.

Riley is NOT amused...but I am!

[applegrove]

49. If they start to really fight - you just have to put a door between them

for a few days. The little one will be trying to play through the door, the big one will sit there overwhelmed by curiosity. They will fall in love through the door, and when they finally get to see each other again - it will be peace.

[huskerlaw]

51. Thanks for the advice

they're doing really well so far.

The big one is mostly confused...and a little pissed because the kitten has taken over HIS blanket. But he's not being violent, just little smacks on the head and butt (with claws in). The kitten could care less. ;)

[applegrove]

53. Really - keep in mind kittens are play machines. And cats play harder than

dogs. The fighting is normal. So is jumping on each other and trying to pin each other down & biting. Mine wrestle every day and mostly you hear little squeaks and meows of joy amid the biting (play biting - no blood or scars ever). If they ever get really mad or scared - the little one will arch its back and hair will stand on end get them apart then - cause a little cat if feeling abused at this point and it is not supposed to be about fear like that at all. If that or growling and spitting doesn't happen - they are just playing. My kitten is the initiator and the dive-bomber. The rougher the rough-housing gets - the better as far as it is concerned.

So too batting is normal if they are on each others nerves. And dominance for special spots - the big one may not tolerate the little one in a spot the big guy likes. A little nip of the butt usually vacates the spot.

They'll get into routines. But you may want to try the separation through a door for the next few weeks when you are not there. Make sure their is enough room for paws to reach through and they will play and yearn for each other while you are gone.

In a few weeks - your big cat will not remember life before (cats don't have episodic memories). So the jealousy & insecurity should be gone.

[ET Awful]

54. Looks like things are going to work out okay!

They both look like awesome kitties :bounce:

[huskerlaw]

56. Thanks!

They were up most of the night fighting...but not hurting each other, so I let it go.

The kitten has already taken over Riley's beloved blanket and Riley refuses to share the bed with the kitten so far. He's really not very happy, but I think after a few days he'll be fine. :)

[Oeditpus Rex]

55. Spencer's the age and size of Lucy when she got me

They're just irresistible at that age. :loveya:

BTW — you didn't perchance name Riley after the notorious blancmange impersonator and cannibal, did you?

[huskerlaw]

57. LOL, no...

Riley's not named after anybody.

Spencer, on the other hand, is named after the late John Spencer (Leo, West Wing).

[bertha katzenengel]

58. Congrats on the new addition

They're both sweet kids.

Hey, HL -- I'm not sure where you are, but can you smell the OC fire? My sister left work yesterday to find her car covered in ash. Oh, I am homesick.

[huskerlaw]

60. Thanks!

I'm having fun watching them get to know each other. Which isn't so much fun when they're playing "Stampeding Herds on the Sarengeti" across my bed at 2 am, but ooooh welll. ;)

I'm just north of Studio City...so I haven't actually smelled the OC fire. However, a large cloud of smoke blocked out the sun on Monday morning. And I've got the itchy eyes, plugged up nose thing. But it's generally no biggie in my neighborhood. :hi:

[Call Me Wesley]

59. From seeing the pictures

and reading your descriptions, Spencer just did chose a new home without any fear. Riley probably is a bit perplexed about this behaviour, but I have no doubt that they will go along not only well but will turn into best friends.

:hi:

[huskerlaw]

61. I think you're right

Riley seems put off by the fact that Spencer isn't afraid of him in the slightest. I have to admit I'm a bit surprised myself.

I'm sure once they establish boundaries and pecking order everything will be fine. :)


:hi:

[Lisa0825]

62. He looks like my new foster kitty!!!

This is Chance. He is about 10 weeks old. He's a feral kitty who has only had human contact at the shelter for a ocuple weeks. I am trying to socialize him so we can adopt him out.

[huskerlaw]

63. Awww!

yes, they do look very similar!

I think Spencer is either semi-feral or didn't have much luck with humans until now. He really doesn't like to be held, though occasionaly he'll allow me to pet him...and he purrs like a maniac. He definitely seems more comfortable around the other cat (who hates him, at this point).

[CaliforniaPeggy]

64. These two are adorable!

Excellent pics, BTW! I especially like the second one.....

What a lovely submissive pose by Riley!

They are so lucky to have you.....and vice versa!

Enjoy.....and keep the pics coming, as Riley grows.......


:applause: :woohoo: :woohoo: :applause:

[huskerlaw]

66. Thanks!

Actually, Riley's the older one...and that's the only time Spencer looked submissive all evening. He's got quite the attitude!

I'm a little nervous that they'll be home alone all day. Hopefully there's not major issues!

:hug:

[mikeytherat]

65. Remember to pay EXTRA attention to Riley

He needs to know he's not being replaced, and that you still love him. Whenever we get a new kitty, we always make sure the others get extra attention (which is really hard, 'cuz you want to spend lots of time with the cute little kitten!).

Lots of love to Spencer, extra snuggles for Riley.

mikey_the_rat

[huskerlaw]

67. I've been trying

Riley's pretty pissed at me right now, so he's not really wanting the snuggles. But I keep trying!

Meanwhile, the kitten isn't that comfortable with me yet, so I've been giving him space. Although Riley lost his space on the bed to Spencer last night. That wasn't very popular, but that wasn't my doing. ;)

[Arugula Latte]

68. Ooooh!

So cute! both of them! Absolutely beautiful. :loveya:

[huskerlaw]

69. Thank you

:hi: