Well...it's been months, and I mean months since I first decided I desperately needed a cat. I set out to find the perfect rescue kitty, emailing all local shelters and checking websites daily. One shelter said they would put us on a waiting list as we had more than a few boxes to tick with specific needs for our set-up. Meanwhile I've been stockpiling things we need every time I'd spot a bargain. Futurecat had food bowls, a scratch-post, a bed, a litter box, a blanket, toys, and food ready for him/her...
...then we got the news that DH was to made redundant. I was gutted, because I was gearing up for this new commitment, financially and emotionally, and it looked like we were going to have to wait some more after all.
Well, two things happened simultaneously last week. DH landed an AMAZING job, better than the first. Secondly, I saw a FB post from an acquaintance sharing her friend's post asking if anyone had room in their homes/hearts for an adult male cat who urgently needed re-homing as the owners were moving and couldn't take him with. The shelters around them were full and couldn't take him in. He apparently is very sweet-natured, likes children and ok with dogs and very social with his humans.
Something just told me, "this is our cat." So I messaged my friend, who messaged her friend and arranged for me to come and have a look at him on Sunday.
I fell hook, line, and sinker for this cat.
He is 7, neutered, chipped, and vaccinated (I have his latest vet records). He's a run of the mill moggy who is white with black spots and tabby markings all mixed in. He is the most wonderful cat (of course!) and has settled in so nicely. In fact he's asleep on the back of the sofa right behind me as I type.
Our family is finally complete! 