All settled in

Hey all! Sorry for the last couple days with no updates! I've been slacking.

The kitties are -definitely- all settled in now though. It's good to know that they adjust relatively quickly. Hopefully that makes it easier for them once they get adopted. They have the run of the house now, and they love it. I wish I could just set up a constant camera to show all of you their antics. As it is, I'm going into work late tomorrow and hopefully can get some cute shots of them playing around. Maybe even a video if I'm lucky.

As of now, I'm sitting around having a bowl of ice cream in front of the TV. Pixie is running around trying to catch a fly. She's so funny and hyuEFINITElyi99999999''''; (That was courtesy of Pixie. I made the mistake of trying to take a picture of her at this point and was apparently too interesting. She immediately jumped up next to me and walked across my keyboard.) 

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Hmm, what is this thing?  Delicious!!

*The box of ice cream was almost finished (I wasn't pigging out too much), and Pixie only had a couple licks. Just long enough for the picture.

*ahem* She's so funny and definitely has come into her own. She is incredibly curious about everything and is adorably clumsy. Between the two, she has a tendency to fall off things and misjudge distances when she jumps. I was worried after the first few times I saw her missed flying leaps between furniture, but she's tenacious and just gets right back up and trots away. She is definitely still a kitten at heart, and dashes around the house so fast that a few times I've left one room to find her in the next with no idea how she beat me. She also will attack any hanging strands or bits of fluff on the floor and has turned out to be a more dedicated "huntress" than even Lola. She still is a  little love bug though and will always come back to be pet after tiring herself out.

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I'll just wiggle myself right into this seat...Oh hai, pets please? 

As Pixie has grown more comfortable her and Lola's play fights have gotten more intense as well.  I'll have to make sure to tell their adopters not to worry. They can seem pretty crazy, but they both are very careful to not use their claws, and when Lola is tired of playing, she just lays down and Pixie proceeds to groom her. Like I said, adorable. 

Lola is pretty much the same as before, my little shadow. She comes to check on me as soon as I get home and will sit for some loving for a while before going on her way.  If I move though, she'll come check to see what I'm doing and rub around my ankles a bit or jump up next to me. She is also getting much better about coming when called. Not that I think she's learned her name, but recognizes the little, kissing noises I make when I call her or Pixie. 

Lola is a much calmer cat than Pixie, but still loves her playtime. I've started to try to get some one-on-one playtime with her because whenever I tried, Pixie would butt in and steal the show. It works out well because I've also found Lola isn't very good about sharing food. I tried using two bowls, but she'll still go over and box out Pixie from whatever bowl she's eating out of, no matter how much she has left. It may be a trait leftover from when she was neglected. We're going to work on it, but for the moment, Pixie gets some eating time while Lola is having some Pixie-free playtime. 

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While Pixie was being crazy, Lola just wanted to laze around with me as a pillow.

On the whole, they're doing wonderfully, and are going to make someone such great pets. I think it'll be a week or two until they're officially up for adoption. Pixie still needs to get over a minor health issue before getting spayed, and I'm hoping that Lola's food anxiety is something we can work on.  And, if I'm being honest with myself, I want to enjoy the company of such a cute pair of cats a little longer. :)

Oh what's in a name?

Tucson2Tails is currently going through an organization restructure so I was trying to look up a bit more information on my cats on the website. To my surprise I found these pictures:

Well, that was certainly a surprise. Apparently the foster who had them before me mixed up the names when I picked them up. It's understandable, the original "Lola" reminds me a lot of Tinker Bell, and I feel like she fits the name Pixie much better.  That being said, it does explain somewhat why they seem to have no reaction to their names. In fact, that was an idea for a future blog post, this discovery just pushed it forward.
I also found out that Pixie is 13 months old, so that fits with what I thought on her being younger. I still don't know anything about her background except that she had a couple minor health issues coming in and was rather thin. She may have been part of the same group Lola came in with.

I was surprised to find out that Lola is 7!  Edit: She's not...man, they really need to get better at this paperwork. She is 2 which makes much more sense. She's so active and worries so much over Pixie, I assumed she was a young mother.  I also found out that she was seized from a home due to severe neglect of a number of animals and came in sick. Man, 7 years in a neglected home and still as sweet as sugar. Fortunately, she had a good weight (probably due to her natural fiestyness/hunting skills) and recovered quickly.  They both were due to be put down within 24 hours of being rescued.

Knowing a little more about what they have been through makes me even more passionate to do what I can to find them the perfect forever home. Not only that, but it makes me love fostering even more. I know that when they were rescued, not only did it save their lives, but also the lives of two other cats.

What most people don't realize is that the sick bays in pounds have limited space. If too many animals are sick and the sick bays fill up, any sick animal is at risk of being immediately put down.  Lola basically just had a kitty-cold!  I can't imagine missing out on such a great cat because of something so minor. Working with an organization that pulls cats from the sick bay allows me to help some of those animals, even if I'm just fostering those who have already gotten better.

Annnyway, I'm just glad they're with me now. They're definitely getting a treat and some extra snuggles when I get home tonight for being so great even after spending the last 3 months in a small cage and who knows what before then. I can't -wait- to see them go to a loving home they can call their own! Regardless of what they are being called. :)

Cat Naptime

The cats must have played themselves all out today. When I got home all they wanted to do was sleep!  Of course, the day I wanted to get you all a video of their awesome adorableness playing, they're passed out. Just goes to show you that cats can be some of the most contrary creatures.  Oh well, they were looking super adorable anyway and Pixie almost seems to smile in her sleep.  So here are some cute catnap pictures. :)

 Oh, hi there. I reallllly want you to pet me, but it's soooo much work to even open one eye.

 Mayyybe I'll get up, it looks like there is some interesting stuff going on.

 

Nope...too sleepy.

 

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Lola:

 When I walked in, Lola immediately started to half-heartedly bat at the side of the box like she didn't want to be caught sleeping. 

 Her HUGGGEEE yawns gave her away though.

 

See, I'm just in the box to have a bath...Who said I was sleepy...

 Totally not sleepy....not sleepy at all...

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Note: The cats do have a little, dark, corner of the closet with a pillow and blanket to sleep in, a pet bed as well as a crate with a comfortable towel in it. True to the contrary cat theory however, they take turns sleeping in the cardboard box more frequently than anything else.

Meet Pixie!

NOTE:  This is the information when she first arrived in her foster home, see the cat update on Sept. 24th for more current information on her personality! 

Pixie is an adorable little ball of fur.  She can't be too far out of kittenhood and is a bit more hesitant than Lola. She likes to hide out in her room, but is incredibly playful when she's comfortable. She's getting more precocious every day. Once she gets used to her new surroundings I don't know if I'll be able to keep up!

Smiling for the camera

 

Pixie is a bit of a princess. Not only is she completely photogenic, but seems to be a little vain. She always stops and grooms herself the moment she gets a hair out of place. She is going to be someone's spoiled pet. She won't leave your side if you pet her and as long as she's comfortable in her space, she wants to be right beside you.  I love taking pictures of her, she has the cutest face! Unlike Lola, she primps and poses for the camera wonderfully.  I think it's mostly because she loves to be the center of attention. When I'm petting Lola in their room, she must always try to get in my lap for some loving....and then of course give Lola some grooming tips to make sure she isn't looking ragged

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I am going to try to get a video of Pixie playing soon. She hasn't cooperated so far, playing right up until the camera turns on. I think the blinking, recording light distracts her too much, or she just wants to make sure she looks good for the camera. ;)

Gotta get ready for my close-up!

Meet Lola!

NOTE:  This is the information when she first arrived in her foster home, see the cat update on Sept. 24th for more current information on her personality!

 

Lola is a few years older than Pixie and has definitely been a mama before. She's -very- outgoing and loves to explore the house. Even with all the fun toys and everything in their room, she immediately bounds out when I open the door in the morning.  She does stop for a quick chance to be pet, but then is out exploring the house some more, finding nooks and crannies that I didn't even know existed. 

 

Her favorite spots are up high. She loves laying on the window sill in the sun and watching everything outside. She tends to be my little shadow, popping up suddenly to play or quietly demand attention. I'm gonna have to get a collar with a bell on it for her ASAP so I don't trip on her when she sneaks up. She doesn't sit still for long however. It was interesting trying to get any decent photos, if just because she always has something else to catch her attention.

What is this fun thing you're playing with? Can I play too?

 Oh, ok, I'll pose fo--Squirrel!

 

Psh, I already know I'm cute. Just pet me now.  

Hello Kitties!

Ahh! This is officially the third day that the cats have been with me, and I am enjoying every second. I'd meant to get this blog started sooner, but unfortunately playing with the cats trumped any attempt I made to be productive. The cuteness just overwhelmed me! 

I picked up Lola (the black cat) and Pixie (the white one) a few days ago and was told that they are a very bonded pair who had been rescued from the pound together.  I don't know much about their past, but they are certainly attached to one another, so much so that I'm beginning to wonder if they may not be mother and daughter. They act like it at least.

Lola is older and has been looking out for Pixie from day one. When I first brought them home, Lola was the first in and immediately was out of her carrier and exploring the room. As I brought Pixie's crate in though, she instantly ran over and began to wash Pixie as soon as she got out. It was adorable. Ever since, Lola has been watching over Pixie, showing her all the cool places in the house and making sure to check on her every so often if she's out of sight.

They are an adorable pair and I can't wait to get to know them better! Check out the posts below (err...above?) to learn a little more about each of them!

If you're interested in adopting, feel free to comment or message me here and I'll be sure to get back to you ASAP! :)