Thursday, March 20, 2014

Some kitten

got her grumpy on last night.....

Mom was contacted by a couple that previously adopted from the rescue. Their boy Benny is now 10 months old and they know he needs a friend. They had seen Charlotte at Petco and found her on the website. Then they saw Jasmine at Petco and Charlotte was gone but Jasmine wasn't on the website. Oops. :)

Anyhow, mom sent them an email and they wanted to meet Charlotte. Mom suggested Saffron as well since she plays so well with Junior.

Last night mom got home and packed up Charlotte and Saffron. Charlotte occasionally chirped from the backseat and Saff sat in the carrier and sulked (which actually is an improvement since she normally howls the song of her people - LOUDLY).

Mom took Charlotte in first. They got her out and the couple cuddled her for a bit. Mom explained that first impressions are important but that it is the long term introduction that counts for more than anything. The husband brought out Benny. He hisses and growled and Charlotte just looked at him. Karen was hanging on to her and said she tensed some but never made a sound. Mom told them if it was going to go really badly, that would have been the moment. Name calling is always allowed.

So Benny went upstairs, Charlotte went back in her carrier and mom brought in Saffron.
Despite that sweet face, she does NOT like to go places. She was not happy but let Karen carry her around for a bit - curled up hiding her face. Jack carried her too, but Saff was decidedly not happy. Mom said they didn't even try to bring out Benny.

So, they are going to take Benny up this morning to meet Jasmine and think about it for a little bit and call mom with a decision. Both of them said they wished they had taken two when they adopted Benny (he was at Petco with his brother at the time) but oh well.....  Mom did say that with slow introductions (and she gave them some information to read) it would be fine either way.

We will keep you posted. But for now, Miss Saffron is NOT in the running. sigh...... Heck, she even growled at mom from the carrier when mom was putting her back in the car.

13 comments:

  1. Aw, poor grumps Saffy didn't want that home I guess. Fingers crossed that they choose one of the other two soon! And that Benny falls in love with their choice!

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    1. we are kind of rooting of Charlotte. our friend Miss Beckie's partner found her wandering down the middle of the road out in the country when he was driving out to his farm land.

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  2. Maybe Saffron needs to be an only kitty ;-)

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  3. Somebody needs to tell Saffron she's not going to find a home anytime soon with that attitude!

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    1. we think the problem is that no one has told Saffron that THIS isn't her home MOL

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  4. saffron...yur for evers home will come a long....then de onlee growlin ewe will knead ta due iz bout wear yur dinnerz at !! ♥

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  5. The rescue group with which I volunteer has 'trial-adoptions' that usually last a minimum of two weeks. That allows cats to go about their routines with newcomers present, and for everyone to get used to each other. That may not be practicable in your situation, but it may help with Saffron.

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  6. Silly Saffy! Cheers for Benny getting a sister!

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  7. I think grump is Saffron's favorite emotion.. either that or she's making a play to become a permanent resident..

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  8. Oh no! Well, I hope the right kit-cat gets chosen!
    Play bows,
    Zim

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  9. Saffron, you can't play hard to get!

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  10. Makes me glad I'm an only kitty... for now anyway.

    Noodle

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