There is a new kitty in my house!!!!!

[Curmudgeoness]

And he is an absolutely marvelous cat!!!! He is very adaptable and just checked the house out, then settled down. He is very vocal and talks a lot with his tail. He loves to be petted and has been following me around like a puppy, except that he is constantly wrapping himself around my leg. He found the toys that I had in a little basket on the floor and loved my fresh catnip. This is a great addition to my one-person family!

Check out how cute he is!

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[Lucinda]

1. Sammy is gorgeous!

Welcome home Sammy. :)

[Curmudgeoness]

2. Welcome to your "forever" home Sammy......he is a rescue group cat

who came as a kitten, was adopted then, and after a year, they returned him because they had to move to an apartment (???)

Another family adopted him, but there were bad allergies in one of the kids and they regrettably had to also return him.

He will NOT be returned!!!!

[Lucinda]

4. I'm glad to hear that he's finally got a permanent home. Only one of ours

came to us as a kitten. You're in for a lot of adventures together. :)

[Orsino]

6. I'd say "Bless you," but that'd be redundant.

Thanks for making room yet again. :patriot:

[Curmudgeoness]

8. Yes, it would be redundant. Sammy is cat perfection.

I could not have written up plans for a cat that would have been better. :loveya:

[hifiguy]

77. People who rescue shelter cats

are the best. :loveya:

I am on my second rescue kitty - my dear Max passed a year ago at 16 (according to the vet) after five years with me - but my big boy Butch has been a fine feline roommate since last fall.

[rox63]

3. What a beautiful kitty!

Congrats on your new addition! :)

[LaurenG]

5. Aww - great story. He looks like a love.

Orange kitties rock. :D

[Curmudgeoness]

9. All kitties rock. But this one is very special. This was meant to be,

since I fell in love with him at the "cat house" and he was adopted so quickly that I didn't have time to make my decision. When it was time for another cat (over a month after losing Ashes), I called this rescue group and was discussing the temperment that I was hoping for---I said like Sammy who was already adopted. Two days later, the woman I spoke to called to tell me that he was being returned because of allergies. Destiny.

Now if he would just stop all this head rubbing so I can type!

[tabbycat31]

7. he's adorable

Thanks for sharing pics. I'm getting my kitty fix through you.

[Curmudgeoness]

10. Thanks, he is adorable. And these pics were in the first hour

of him being here. That tells you how cool and relaxed this guy is.

[tabbycat31]

35. you do realize you are obligated to continue to share Sammy pics here

I lost my kitty in April (he was 17) and since I go on the road for months at a time for work (I work for campaigns and was on the road when Tabby passed-- he was with my parents) I can't have another at this point in my life. It really makes me upset too.

[Curmudgeoness]

36. OK, I agree. The hardest part was figuring out how to post pics.

I think I will be able to do it again now. I am so sorry that you lost your old kitty, and it is worse that you cannot have another one at this point. But all of us kitty people will give you those fixes that you need. I just hope that he does some really cute things that make it worth it to post.

[tabbycat31]

51. You said he likes the nip

That should provide you with hours of entertainment and some very funny pics.

I would also like to suggest one of my Tabby's favorite toys for you. Tabby LOVED the El Gato Muy Loco catnip cigar.

http://www.ratherbeecatnip.com/products.html

[Curmudgeoness]

52. LOL, that is really funny. I assume that means

The cat is crazy. Love it. 100% organic, made in the USA. And not listed anyplace within 70 miles of me. I will have to ask my pet supply store about getting this.

I have usually made my own toys since most catnip toys have too many feathers/felt/eyes on them. I grow my own! I have some hanging to dry right now. He had it fresh and rolled all over it, rubbed on it, and now it is gone. LOL. Silly cat.

He is still a charmer!

[YellowRubberDuckie]

11. Lovely kitty!

I am so glad you are now a 2 person family! I think people who live alone should have a pet. It has been shown to lengthen your lifespan and make you feel needed and loved. And less lonesome.
And grats to Mr. Sammy on finding a new home. He is precious and it sounds like well loved by his new parent!
Duckie

[Curmudgeoness]

17. I couldn't be happier, and he acts like he couldn't either.

He seems very content---but why do cats want to lay on you when it is so damned hot? Oh well, I guess this is the price I will have to pay. :-)

[YellowRubberDuckie]

21. I have a dachshund like that. She is a heat generator....

...I just do not have heart to make her get off of me. Her name is Prudence and she is just the sweetest girl.
Duckie

[Curmudgeoness]

23. I suppose that it will make winter nice. But right now, jeez! nt

[one_voice]

12. He's a handsome boy!...

Congrats!

[Curmudgeoness]

18. Handsome and not afraid of commitment. What more can you ask? nt

[GoCubsGo]

13. It's been a great day for orange kitties, it seems.

This is the second post I have seen today about an orange kitty getting a new home. I'm glad you and Sammy found each other!

[Curmudgeoness]

19. Yep, I think I got the kitty that the other poster was looking for

when she/he started out. Orange kitties are having great luck.

[DinahMoeHum]

14. Always did love gingers - furry, muscular, playful, full of mischief.

Enjoy, and let's hear more on how he's taken over your place.

[Curmudgeoness]

20. I have no doubt that there will be more pictures.

And as to taking over, after the first hour checking out the house, he has just made himself at home, like he belongs. And he does.

[lunatica]

15. It looks like he moved right in

He will be a wonderful family member.

[Curmudgeoness]

22. You are right. He wasn't shy. Sleeping on me right now. Ugh. nt

[sakabatou]

16. Dawwww

[Tuesday Afternoon]

24. Sammy sure is a handsome fellow

:loveya:

[Curmudgeoness]

25. Handsome and sweet. What more could I ask for!!!! nt

[TygrBright]

26. awwww... What a love. Aren't you the lucky one!

And Sammy, too.

It's RIGHT that you've found each other. Funny how that works.

When we were at the shelter being picked by Louie on Friday, a guy came in just as we were leaving. He was telling the volunteer that he was looking for a kitty.

We said, "Well, we got the best one, but good luck!"

And the volunteer winked at us, and then said to him, "Don't worry. The best one is waiting for you."

They know. They just know.

I sure hope that brown tabby-striped guy finds the right sucker(s) though. Having BEEN such a sucker, I can reassure some brave soul that even "difficult" cats can be JUST RIGHT for the right person. And he was a handsome young fella, indeed.

It was touch and go there, for awhile. I wanted to take ALL of them home.

Fortunately there were lots of volunteers there to dissuade me, as well as The World's Most Wonderful Human Being.

wistfully,
Bright

[Curmudgeoness]

31. Orange cats are having all the luck, huh?

I am quite sure that you will be really happy with your baby. I didn't want a kitten either, never did, but I also ended up with one at one time and I never regretted that I succombed to him.

Sammy is perfect for me. Babba-louie is perfect for you. And isn't that woman at the shelter right---the best one IS waiting for that guy.

[MrsBrady]

27. i have some friends with

an orange tabby named Sam. cute!

[Curmudgeoness]

32. Sammy would not have been my first choice of names, but

this has been his name for 1-1/2 years and I am not inclined to screw with him at this point. Anyways, Sammy seems to fit him.

[Forkboy]

28. What a cool cat!

I'm happy you two found each other. :)

[Curmudgeoness]

33. Thanks. He is cool. He has that cool look---sleek and fit

with a strange face that seems too long when you look at him at certain angles.

And I love you sig line.

[GreenPartyVoter]

29. How sweet!

[stuntcat]

30. Good Sammy

Love his expression in the last pic :loveya:

[Curmudgeoness]

34. That was the "why can't I get out that door" look.

He had been standing and looking out the screen for a while, then gave me that look.

Sorry, Sammy, but you are an INDOOR cat!

[freshwest]

37. The new prince of the house. He'll be good company for you. Congrats.

[Arugula Latte]

38. Congratulations! He's adorable.

For some reason, short-haired orange tabby males are particularly lovebuggy. Great cats! :loveya:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

39. Squeee!

He's very cute! :loveya:

[emilyg]

40. Gorgeous.

[csziggy]

41. He is very handsome

And you are not at all besotted with him, are you? Love the pictures!

[applegrove]

42. Good that you went with a fully grown cat. I have a ginger cat named Samantha too.

[Curmudgeoness]

53. Oh, a girl kitty to match him! What fun that would be!

I always go with adult cats since they are harder to place than kittens. I will love on someone else's babies. But he is still young, just 1-1/2 years old. My last two cats were much older and I had too short of a time with them----and much money and heartache. So I did go with a young adult this time.

[applegrove]

59. I think I would go with an adult cat if I ever adopt again. Right now I am the owner of two cats, in

two different residences so that is all I can handle for now. Yeah.Ginger cats rock. And did you know that it is really rare for ginger cats to be female? A few vets have told me that over the years.

[Curmudgeoness]

60. That is a very interesting tidbit. I never heard that, but will watch for girls.

This is my second ginger cat (the first one was named Ginger, of course), and he was a boy too. But he was a long hair. I am always interested in trying to find the exceptions to the rule, so I will be looking at all the orange cats I see from now on.

[applegrove]

43. Good that you went with a fully grown cat. I have a ginger cat named Samantha too.

[WillParkinson]

44. Very beautiful...

And such a curious look on his face. Congrats to both of you!

[Curmudgeoness]

73. He is very curious. You should have seen him at the vet today.

He had to check everything out, including walking into a cupboard when the vet opened it.

He got a 100% healthy bill of health. Ear mites, nope. Worms, nope. Heart, great. Feline leukemia and whatever else goes with that test, nope. All is well.

[SoDesuKa]

45. Orange Tabby

Say hi to Otis:



Otis is talkative and inquisitive.

[rox63]

47. My ginger boy Simon also says hi

[Curmudgeoness]

58. Hi Simon! You are a handsome boy!

Does he have a long nose? Sammy does and Simon looks like he has the same shape face.

[rox63]

66. He does have a long nose

At first I thought it looked kind of goofy. But now I think it's distinctive and adorable. :)

[Curmudgeoness]

55. Hi Otis. You're the gorgeous cat, aren't you?

Can we play???

Signed, Sammy

[Betty88]

46. He is beautiful

congratulations

[muffin1]

48. He is gorgeous!

I love all kittehs, but there is just 'something' about orange ones. You are both lucky to have each other!:)

[Curmudgeoness]

56. I definitely count myself as lucky. He is a gem.

I couldn't be happier with a new kitteh. :loveya:

[krispos42]

49. He sounds like a happy kitty! n/t

[snagglepuss]

50. What a purrfect puddycat and what a great story. The picture of him

sleeping with mousey so so sweet. So glad you found each other. Kitteh karma rocks.

[Curmudgeoness]

57. He has taken over this house, in the first hour.

I can't believe those how "at home" he acted---those pictures were taken within the first hour of him being here. Slept with me last night. He is not a scaredy cat, that is for sure!

[livetohike]

54. He's beautiful!

May you enjoy many wonderful years together :-).

[TuxedoKat]

61. Congratulations!

He looks so sweet and lovable. :)

[Kat45]

62. He's beautiful!

Enjoy your new family member. (I'm sure you will.)

[KT2000]

63. Good looking guy!

And very pink toes. Congrats

[Brigid]

64. Sammy is adorable!

I'm so glad he now has a forever home! Congratulations on your new family member. :)

I have an orange (and white) cat. They're the best. :)

[Withywindle]

65. Oh, he is so handsome!

Love the long gangly legs!

Here's wishing you many happy years together.

[Curmudgeoness]

70. Yeah, those legs are really gangly. Last night,

he was laying on a chair with the legs stretched out off the cushion, and I had this weird thought that it looked like a fawn was there, with legs just too long and thin. Funny. I could never have gotten to the camera though, as soon as I move, he is there to follow me. Oh well.

[Withywindle]

78. d'awwwwww!

He got legs...he know how to use them....

[raccoon]

67. What a lovely cat! You are lucky to be his staff. nt

[mikeytherat]

68. Our three street rescues send their appurrval!

Weird Harold and Chuckie (Chuckie's the orange guy)


Crosby, the day after we took him in. It was about 15 degrees outside when I took this pic - check the look on Crosby's face, "Oh, yeah. This will do.")

mikey_the_rat

[Curmudgeoness]

71. Hi there, Weird Harold, Chuckie, and Crosby. Pretty kittehs.

I am glad you approve because I just don't know what I would do if you didn't!

[musette_sf]

69. Sonny is wondering how his gene pool

got all the way to PA

[Curmudgeoness]

72. Sonny is a beautiful boy. These gene thingies really get around.

He looks young too. And in good shape! What a looker!!!

[musette_sf]

74. Sammy is quite handsome also

They both have those beautiful olive-colored eyes.

Sammy looks like a mellow, happy kitty. Congratulations!

[southerncrone]

75. Correction: "YOU have a new owner"

LOL
He is beautiful! I had one who looked just like him! He looks so loving! :loveya:

[Seedersandleechers]

76. Congratulations to both you and Sammy.

Life would be really empty without my cats. I have 3 and one kitten.