Say hello to my new cat.

[devilgrrl]

I lost my 17 year old kitty this past summer and initially wanted to take a "cat break" so to speak. Well, after a few months of being catless I realized that I really missed having a puddy tat flying around. A few years ago I started to volunteer at a cat shelter and I knew that my next monster would be coming from there. Last Wednesday I stopped by to scout for prospects and ran into the big boy in the picture. He's 4 or 5 years ago and was returned to the shelter all the way from New Jersey! (I'm in California). The reason the cat was returned was because the couple that owned him just had a child and the cat started acting up. :eyes: So they put him on a plane and flew him back to L.A.! :eyes:

He was in the social room as we call it. These are where cats that are the most adoptable (non scratchers or biters) stay. He snuggled right up to me and after a bit, he rolled over and let me give him a big 'ole belly rub - I was sold.

And there you have it. Another rescued cat.

Just thought I'd share.

:-)

[grasswire]

1. and what's his name?

Beautiful cat. Congratulations to both of you!

[devilgrrl]

2. Zeke

That's the name he came with and seems to recognize it, so I'll keep it for him. :-)

[grasswire]

10. oh!

My family has a Zeek. All black, about five years old. Newly amputated leg, due to cancer.

It's a cool name. Have fun.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear devilgrrl!

What a beautiful boy he is, too!

I'm really happy for you both...

May you have many, many happy years together!

Cheers, Zeke!

:toast:

[devilgrrl]

5. Thank you so much CaliforniaPeggy

:hug:

[sohndrsmith]

4. I love him... and I love your story. I flew my teeny-tiny Mousse from

Key West to NY - and picking him up at the cargo station in a carrier large enough for a beagle - with him looking like a small bat - soaking wet... (the guys working in the cargo delivery had TOO much fun carrying him over to me in what seemed to be the hugest building in the world, too... "You here for this big ol' monster?", he said, or something akin to it.

He was my first Mousse, named after my dad's Mousse (who I never liked because he ate my canary and didn't like kids), but in honor of my dad. Of course he was always listed at the vet as Moose - but who cares.

He was a great boy - and finally gave up on avoiding my daughter, I did an oil painting of her holding him over her head in tribute. He became her slave and he had a great, happy, long life.

Your guy is awesome - and I'm glad you shared... : )

[Capn Sunshine]

6. hey, Devilcatt!

Handsome lad indeed. Nice work. :hi:

[devilgrrl]

7. Capn Sunshine!!!!!!!!

Thank you sir! Nice to see you! :hi:

[Capn Sunshine]

8. Back atcha!

We owe each other some drinks by god

[devilgrrl]

9. Totally!

There hasn't been a gathering in quite some time.

[GReedDiamond]

11. Nice cat devilgrrl...

...Zeke looks just great!

[KT2000]

12. A handsome fella!

and love the name.
Congrats to you both.

[dmr]

13. He's adorable!

How wonderful for you both - lonely & sad - to meet. To let you give him a belly rub so soon says he trusts you.

He is just too cute for words!
:hi:

[REP]

14. Pretty cat, great rescue

Poor Zeke's been through a lot lately. Lucky for him, his turmoil ends with a new and much better home.

[Sanity Claws]

15. Hi Zeke!

I wish the two of you a long happy life together.

Smooches and belly rubs to both of you.

[Roon]

16. Wonderful!

Thanks for rescuing him! I would only adopt adult cats anymore, they are always so grateful to be rescued.

[WolverineDG]

17. Aw, he's handsome!

Congrats on your new furkid & welcome back to the world of being a feline servant. :)

dg

[xchrom]

18. well hello there -- pleased to meet you. nt

[raccoon]

19. Zeke is a lovely cat! nt

[WillParkinson]

20. Hello new cat!

Welcome to the family.

[ThatsMyBarack]

21. Sweet boy!

So beautiful! :loveya:

[joeybee12]

22. Awwwwwwwwwwww

The photo is being blocked at work, but I'm sure he's adorable!!! :loveya:

[marzipanni]

35. Oh! Why is it blocked?

He is fully dressed! In a very handsome tuxedo, no less. ;)

[devilgrrl]

40. The photo is posted via facebook

it may be blocked at work

[joeybee12]

44. Yup...lots of stuff is blocked at work...suprised i can even post here! n/t

[mnhtnbb]

23. Awwww. What a nice kitteh!

[SoxFan]

24. Hey, Zeke!

:fistbump: Terrorist Paw Bump, dude...

[Bossy Monkey]

25. Hello! Could be a littermate of Amelia's.

Nothing but trouble.:P

[BurtWorm]

26. What an extraordinarily handsome dude!

:loveya:

His character is written all over that charming face!

[uncommon]

27. Awww :)

I love cats. I have 3 - all rescues - the kittens I adopted a few months ago were found outdoors with their feral mother and they and their siblings all had frostbite on their ears :(

[Gormy Cuss]

28. Congrats to you and Zeke

and a saluting middle finger to the couple who dumped him.

[kimi]

29. What a gorgeous boy!! Hi Zeke!

:hi:

And the look on his face says that he knows that you are his, aaaallllll HIS!!

[Arugula Latte]

30. He's awesome!

I love him. :loveya:

Hi, Zeke! You're a good boy ... :hi: :hug:

[david13]

31. Hi new cat. I made other comments in the pet section. dc

[grace0418]

32. Hiya gorgeous! Zeke is it? Nice to meet you.

I wish you both many happy years of belly rubs (I happen to know from experience that they are just as soothing to the one giving the belly rubs as they are to the kitty).

[devilgrrl]

33. Thank you everyone, I can't wait to get him home a settled

Will keep you updated! :-)

[Kali]

34. aww poor guy

well not any more but god people are so weird

glad you found each other!

[lillypaddle]

36. He's a beautyl

and very lucky to have found you.

[applegrove]

37. What a gorgeous cat.

[GoCubsGo]

38. Awwww!!! Handsome boy!

I'm glad he finally has a good home with nice cat slave. ;-) Those assholes in NJ should never be allowed to keep another animal EVER.

[Kat45]

39. What a cutie!

I love tuxedo cats. Why did they put him on a plane and fly him to LA? Did they get him at that shelter before moving to Jersey?

[devilgrrl]

43. Thank you! They got the cat in L.A. before moving back east.

Then they had a baby and the cat got stressed out and pooping outside of the box, etc... I think he would have eventually adjusted but they didn't and flew him back. :crazy:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

41. what a handsome fellow -- so glad he found you

:loveya:

[ThomCat]

42. Hello Zeke!

:hi:

:loveya:

[Skip Intro]

45. Aw. What a sweetie. Beautiful cat. I just want to play with his nose...

[krispos42]

46. Zeke is giving you a "meh" look

:-)

[sarge43]

47. More like the big ole Hairy Eyeball look

That's a house god in training.

[devilgrrl]

48. Actually, he's pausing between figure 8's - he wouldn't hold still.

Silly cat! :silly:

[sarge43]

49. "Impressive, no? Wanna see it again?"

Sounds like you found a real sweetie there, devilgrrl. :thumbsup: