Meet our Two New Maven-ettes
Meet Barbie and Martini, the newest additions to my home and to The Pet Maven team. I'd had a full household for many years with two dogs Lou and Flora, and my three cats Murray, Rosie and Felix. I had a home full of companions, and no shortage of fur or love. But then, within the last year and a half, I lost two cats in quick succession: Murray, in January 2013, then Rosie in June 2015.
Losing them was hard on us all, and I had no plans on fostering, rescuing or adopting any more pets! After all, I still had Felix, a crotchety old alpha-cat of 16, and Lou and Flora are also getting on in years. I think all animal people say this at some point: "No more pets! I put my foot down!" But Felix seemed depressed and so lonely; he was missing Murray, his favorite playmate of 14 years, as well as his buddy Rosie. I began to feel horrible and guilty that he was so miserable. Of course, I couldn't really discuss things with him, but based on his guttural yowls in the middle of the night that sounded so desperate, I decided he needed a playmate. I thought it over and came to the conclusion that he would be happy with a young male about 6 months to a year old. Female kitties can be quite alpha, sometimes, and a younger kitten would be too playful.
What did I end up bringing home? Two female kittens, about 10 weeks old, exactly the opposite of what I'd planned! It turned out to be the right decision, though, and I am so glad these two litter-mates have each other to play and roughhouse with. They are so delicious and delightful!
The two dogs, Lou and Flora, simply love them and accepted them immediately. And, Felix? Well, my senior kitty is slowly accepting them, but he thinks their antics are silly and he doesn't have much patience for their vaudeville-like play.
I know many of you have also recently lost a beloved companion, and it's so devastating. But I've been reminded how healing and uplifting adoption can be; it truly brings new life into your home. Of course they will never replace the ones you have lost, but the heart has a way of expanding to accommodate when new animals to love enter your life.
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