**I found my new cat! And...the name revealed!**

[Phillycat]

Okay, so, here he is, my new guy:



The picture does not do him justice, he is much cuter than that. He is ten months old or so, and has been with his foster mom since he was just 5 weeks old. He is a cuddly love bug, loves tummy rubs, and follows you around the house like a dog. He is feline leukemia and HIV negative, already neutered, never uses his claws or teeth for anything, and uses the litterbox perfectly. All his new things are already set up at my house, ready for him. I get him at the end of the week from his foster mommy.

And his name will be...(DRUMROLL PLEASE)...

Dr. Evil, Doc for short. I want him to be a criminal mastermind in his spare time. Isn't he awesome?

Thanks to all for the terrific name suggestions. I seriously considered both Mr Smith and Superdude before settling on Dr. Evil. You guys are the best. :)

[Patiod]

1. He's a cat. Isn't that name kind of redundant?

Arent' they all evil?

[Phillycat]

2. Yep. :) nt

[madinmaryland]

3. His name is Mr. X???

All I see is a box with a little red "X"??

:shrug:

[Phillycat]

4. Hmm. It's coming up for me. I will try to re-host it.

If you really want to see him, you can right click on "properties" and past the URL into your browser address box. That's a lot of work to see someone else's cat, though. :)

[madinmaryland]

9. I see him now!!!!

He's cute!

Sonia & Panda:

[Phillycat]

10. Awww, they are sweet!

[billyskank]

5. Cool!

You made the right choice, I'm sure. Superdude is a hamster's name really. ;)

:hi:

[Phillycat]

6. LOL!

Yeah. :hi:

[Arugula Latte]

24. Yes, many youngsters choose between "Fluffy" and "Superdude"

when naming their little wheel-running rodent. :rofl:

[Arugula Latte]

7. He's a hunk of gorgeousness!

:loveya: That's my kind of Doctor!

[Phillycat]

8. Mine too!

He's the looooooooooooove doctor. :D

[bertha katzenengel]

11. Oh, what a beauty. Congratulations and good for you for adopting

a fostered kitty. :thumbsup:

[Phillycat]

12. Oh, thanks.

I was actually perfectly willing to adopt an older cat, too, but this was the one they thought would be the best match for the personality I wanted - affectionate and a little dopey. :)

When I went to see the lady, she had new fluffy kittens too. I knew I was in the market for a young adult or adult, so I avoided even LOOKING at the kittens, lest their tractor beams of cuteness suck me in! LOL!

His momma was a stray and the first five weeks of his life were very scary, but if I have anything to say about it, Doc will never be scared again. :loveya:

[Bridget Burke]

48. Two cats are often happier than "only cats"....

So don't resist the kittens.

[mikeytherat]

13. You got a "Tate" cat!

Doc Evil looks just like Tate (aka Tater TOTS)!

Tate in bag:


The World Famous Tate photo:


mikey_the_rat

[Phillycat]

14. That's the one I really like, that bottom one!

What a position!

I can't wait to start spamming the lounge with Doc kitty pics. :loveya:

[ChickMagic]

15. I had a cat in college

named Dr. Forbes. It was kind of a social experiment. Dr. Forbes was female, but
nearly 100% of the time, people heard the name and thought she was male.

My atrocious ex wouldn't let me keep her, so my parents kindly took her.
Even when she was extremely old, we'd drive up and she'd meet me at the car.
I loved that girl.

[Phillycat]

16. Oh, wow, that is interesting about the gender thing.

Sounds like your doctor kitty was a good one. I hope my Doc and I have a similarly loving history (although I would tell anyone who told me to get rid of him to SHOVE IT!)

[ChickMagic]

18. Oh I would have

but I had been in an awful car accident with a broken jaw
among other broken bones, and with the pain and meds, was
too weak to do that. Plus, he was an abusive bastard. When
I was in chemo for cancer, he shoved me out of the car on
a freeway. I wasn't emotionally able to say "shove it".
At least I could see her at my folks' house.

[Phillycat]

20. Good god.

So sorry to hear all of that. Amazing the capacity humans have to love even when we've been abused. After all that, you still took comfort from the simple exchange of affection between you and Dr Forbes. :hug:

[ChickMagic]

21. She was very special

I have a terrific hubby now (derby378) after many
years of therapy, I was able to love and feel loved.
I think Dr. Forbes helped maybe more than the
therapist. She never held a grudge because I was
forced to give her up.

[yellowdogintexas]

26. hi Ginbarn!!

hot enough for you tonight?

[TommyO]

17. Dr. Evil's brother in crime struck this weekend

My six-year old classic tabby, Corky (his name when I adopted him) decided to do some climbing while I was away over the weekend. Out of my three kitties, he is the only one who still climbs on top of the kitchen cabinets, unfortunately he's too much of a chicken to get down on his own without doing some sort of damage. This time he decided to knock open the freezer door, rendering about sixty dollars worth of food history. I can't blame him, since I wasn't there to help him down.

Dr. Evil is a wonderful looking cat, I hope both of you will be happy for many years to come.

[Phillycat]

19. LOL

I know I shouldn't laugh, but I can't help but admire Corky's ingenuity. :D

Thanks for the well wishes. I can't wait to get him home! :loveya:

[deucemagnet]

22. I'm waiting with bated breath for MiniMe and Mr. Bigglesworth pics.

Congrats on the new kitty!

[Phillycat]

23. I can't get a Mini Me until I move out of my small apt.

One cat is enough! But OMG how cute would it be to get a little tabby kitten to go with Doc! I totally would call it Mini Me too...I am really weird.

[yellowdogintexas]

25. oooo love those black and grey tabby cats. Doc bears

a more than passing resemblance to the late great Atlas, my bestest cat ever
(RIP, 1986)

[Phillycat]

31. Atlas is GORGEOUS!

He is so regal looking. :loveya:

[yellowdogintexas]

43. thank you. I still miss that cat!

The current cats in residence are wonderful ..but I still miss the Big A

[RoyGBiv]

27. Gorgeous !!!

Love those eyes.

Have a wonderful life together.

[Phillycat]

32. Thank you!

Yes, his Evilness is very handsome. :D

[dolo amber]

28. "The" Dr. Evil woulda been better

:eyes:

;)

I keed...he's gorgeous. And I don't even like cats. :loveya:

[Phillycat]

33. LOL

His full name is actually Dr Evil, Supreme Commander Overlord of the Universe (and Catnip). I didn't think I should add any more words to that. ;-)

Thanks. :hug:

[Avalux]

29. He's adorable, looks a lot like my kittie Max -

here he is:

[Phillycat]

34. Look at those eyes!

Max is very beautiful. :loveya:

[bluethruandthru]

30. Yay! Doc is beautiful!

Congratulations! Looking forward to lots of pictures and updates on how Doc's doing!
:hi:

[Phillycat]

35. Oh, don't worry.

I'll be spamming the lounge with kitty pics soon enough! :D

Thanks. :)

[graywarrior]

36. I think mine is related to yours

[Phillycat]

37. Awwwwwwwwwwww!

He is so noble looking! :loveya:

[graywarrior]

38. Your's is beautiful!!!

[Kashka-Kat]

39. Love those brown tabbies! Tiger cats are said to be the smartest

& most... catlike... of all cats (being genetically truer to the original cat ancestor of the distant past) Those chartreuse eyes are gorgeous!

[Phillycat]

40. Is that what that color is called?

Chartreuse! I like it!

I didn't know that about brown tabbies, but I am so looking forward to getting to know him and finding out all about his unique personality. Thanks for the info! :)

[ceile]

41. Awwww!!! He 's perfect! n/t

[Phillycat]

42. Thanks! :) nt

[grannylib]

44. He's very handsome! Hope you and Doc will be very happy!!

Congratulations on your new feline companion!

[Phillycat]

46. Thank you so much!

I can't wait to get him. :loveya:

[onecent]

45. yES...your kitty is awesome! I just acquired an 8 week old little kitty

by accident (I don't think it was by accident really). She is the most precious thing I have EVER owned.

Follows me around like your kitty...when she sleeps, she lays on my arm or my husband's arm, she just wants to feel humans. IT IS WONDERFUL.

You are very lucky. My kittys name is Little Bit (husband's name) and I want to call her boo. Her arms and legs are WAY TOO long...and I was afraid she was part jack rabbit, but you know what?????

I LOVE her just the way she is...

Good luck to you

[Phillycat]

47. Awwww....good luck to you too!

Your new baby sounds like a real sweetheart. :loveya:

[Kashka-Kat]

51. if your kitty is still growingthe long legs could be just a phase- my girl

had a tail for a while that was WAAAYYY too long-- then the rest of her body caught up and then she was perfectly proportioned. But then again some cats are just more long and lithe than others.

[dysfunctional press]

49. the mark of...Mary? of Mohammed?

http://messybeast.com/folktails.htm

FELINE FOLKTAILS(sic)

..To Muslims pigs and dogs are unclean, but the fastidious cat is tolerated. The Prophet Mohammed had a tabby cat which fell asleep on the sleeve of his robe. Rather than disturb the cat, he cut off his sleeve when he answered the muezzin (call to prayer). This cat once warned Mohammed of danger and to this day tabby cats have the 'M' mark on the foreheads in remembrance of his blessing and three dark lines on their backs where he stroked his cat.

The Egyptians believed the 'M' to depict the sacred Scarab beetle while in Christian folklore it is the mark of the Virgin Mary who blessed a cat which killed a venomous snake sent by the Devil to bite the Christ child in his crib. In a related version from Christian folklore, the infant Jesus was laying in the mangershivering from cold. Alerted by his cries, a mother tabby cat lay next to the child to warm him up. In gratitude, Mary stroked the cats forehead, marking it with an 'M' and to this day, the caring mother cat's descendents all carry the mark of Mary.

The non-religious version suggests that the 'M' is a set of frown-lines where the cat has been staring at a mouse-hole in concentration, waiting for the mouse emerge!

[Phillycat]

50. Fascinating!

Thanks so much for these interesting facts! :hi: