Saturday, January 27, 2007

Huge news!

My mother-in-law has been cracking me up. Everytime we talk to her about Smudge to see how he is doing and how much is he eating, she goes into a long list of wonderful things he does at Grandma's place. If you had heard her, you would think that I was threatening to take away one of her children. Okay, I already did that once when I married her daughter so I have a track record of taking away those she loves.

As for my wife, I think I kind of submarined her last weekend when I said that Smudge was probably never coming back home. She had not thought that far in advance and still thought that at some time Smudge would be coming home. I figured differently. Smudge was under a lot stress with his failing health. Also because I was not home as often, I think he felt abandoned by me. So when he went to Grandma's, Smudge took this change as an opportunity to go someplace where he felt wanted and loved. I tried to reassure him of that today, but he acted like I was a total stranger. So we told Grandma that she now has another cat. She was thrilled, and we were somewhat sad.

Just like you should never shop for food on an empty stomache, you should never go near a Rescue Society booth when you have just lost a friend.

On that note, My Wife and I are pleased to introduce the latest member of our family:

Baci

This is Baci, a five month old Lynx point Himalayan cross kitten. His name means Love and Kisses in Italian. If the name sounds familiar it is a type of chocolate as well, one that Hershey's ripped off (AKA Hershey's Kiss).

We did not do this to replace Smudge but to give the spot he left to another needy kitten.

26 comments:

  1. Wow! Welcome Baci. Hope you like your new home, they are a furry good group. They had room in their hearts for a new kittie, glad you could fill that.

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  2. How special!! What a gorgeous kitty!!

    Watch out or you'll grow to our size.
    Luf, Us

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  3. :::waves at Baci:::

    He's totally is not replacing Smudge! People who love kitties have to live with a certain number, or their heart doesn't feel right. It's as simple as that!

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  4. oh, what a nice thing to do! you are good beans. we look forward to getting to know Baci.

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  5. Welcome Baci! Beans who love cats always have a warm heart for more. You are moving into a wonderful new family and new forever home. We will be looking forward to reading about your new life!

    brandi

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  6. Frankly, I'm a little impressed you managed to leave with only one kitty.

    Hey, Baci, relax, you've found your way to a nice place. Welcome to the cat blogosphere.

    dan

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  7. o, hi Baci, welcome to tha cat blogosphere.

    i knows u's not replacing Smudge... no kittie could evers replace Smudge. no, Baci, u's haf ur's own place in all our hearts.

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  8. Welcome, Baci! How lovely you are! Wait until you meet ALL these blogging cats! Ok, first you have to meet Magoo, Bella and Dolce. Remember, Magoo is in charge, and we must be kind to ladycats. And then there were four AGAIN... eh?

    We think you've made the right decision for Smudge. He can live out his days with lots of love and less stress, and you can be sure he's not feeling lonely and frightened.

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  9. Omigosh, Baci's furry hansum. Smudge is lucky he haz a gramma dat luvs him and has time to gif him.

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  10. Welcome to Baci! Hope yu get along wiff yur new fambly. It'z fun when yu haff other kitties to play wiff.

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  11. Hi Baci! Furry nice to meet you. You certainly are a furry handsome young kitty!

    As I'm sure you are starting to discover, you have been adopted into a top class kitty family. Never again will you have to worry about where your next meal (or cuddle!) is coming from.

    Once you've had a chance to settle in, I hope you start to blog as we'd all love to get to know you better.

    Purrs.

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  12. Congratulations on making one of the hardest decisions in your life. Smudge sounds very happy in his new home and you can be happy knowing that he is well loved and well taken care of. Hi, Baci, welcome to your new home. I hope you settle in quickly and join the blogging cats.

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  13. Welcome to yer new home Baci! What a handsome boy you are. You have found a GREAT new home. Your family is so wonderful to have adopted you from the Rescue Society! I can't wait to learn more about you as you settle in!

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  14. Hi Baci! You are a furry handsome boy. I hope you like living with Magoo, Bella and Dolce. Maybe Dolce will play with you, she is a young cat like you.

    It is always nice to hear of another rescue cat finding a furrever home. Baci is furry lucky.

    You miss Smudge but at least you can go and see him whenever you want and you know he is furry happy with Chloe and Grandma making a big fuss of him!

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  15. ::wavin paws:: Hi Baci!! You is furry handsome!

    Max is totally right - he's not replacing Smudge, but you does haf to haf a certain number of kitties, or your werld is out of whack.

    But Please Mr Smudge's Daddy (I guess I can't call you that anymore??) - keep us updated on Smudge?? He's a good friend and we still wants to know how he's doing

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  16. Hi, Baci! You're a lovely kitty!

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  17. HI Baci!

    We lubs yur name!!
    We is also so glad dat we will continue to hear news about Smudge. We knoos how hard dis deecizhun wuz -- it is hard to let go of us furkids. But, he is not far away and he is happy and doing well.
    Baci is furry handsome!

    *Abby

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  18. Hello Baci, you are a very beautiful and handsome kitty. We are very glad to meet you.

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  19. Welcome, Baci! We hope you'll start blogging when you feel more comfortable in your forever home.

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  20. Hi Baci, It's good to meet yoo. We's furry happy to heer dat theer will be regyooler updates on Smudge cuz we will miss him, but at least yoo can go and see him whenefurr yoo want.

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  21. Welcome to your new home, you super handsome boy! *snuggle*

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  22. Welcome to your forever home Baci! We're sure you'll be very happy there with those nice people and your new brother and sisters.

    We just finished posting about our Lynx point Himalayan mix neighbor friend who was just tragically killed and we came over here to meet you. Our Lady started leaking from the eyes all over again because you look just like our friend Milo when she first met her, 7 years ago. You're very gorgeous.

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  23. Baci is gorgeous! What a sweetie he is!

    Baci, you are a very lucky cat - you have a great Forever Home! Welcome to the Cat Blogosphere!

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  24. wecome to the cat blogosphere baci! we hopes yu will starts postin soon. mommees says yu is bee-u-tea-ful!

    yuki & kimiko

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  25. Welcome Baci! I am so glad you got a new loving home! These beans will take great care of you!

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  26. My, what a handsome guy! Welcome, Baci, to our ever-expanding cat blogosphere.

    The Crew

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