Tux (fka Xanadu)

Especially after Frank, I love getting these updates from Tux's mom. He's doing great and his big brother loves him. He's just the best!

Christmas kitty

Xanadu (new name pending) is settling in well and winning over his new brother. He also loves the Christmas tree:

I miss this little guy, but I'm glad he found a great home of his very own.

Adopted!

I am thrilled to announce that our little Xanadu was adopted on Saturday. I look forward to hearing how he's settling in! He had already made himself at home within an hour of getting there, so I'm sure he's doing just fine.

In other awesome news, our boy Handsome Jack was adopted from the SPCA.

His adopter wrote: This is Emmet (Handsome Jax while at the SPCA). He is very happy in his new home, thank you.

Best baby

Xanadu took to the harness pretty quickly. He'll never need to be crated again! He rides great in the car and lays down quickly.

Always too much cute

Xanadu gets Madeline

Baby napping

Baby's playtime - the videos

 

Baby's playtime

He's just so good.

Seriously, can't get enough of this little guy

The more he explores, the more annoyed Madeline gets. But I think he's still on her good side.

He is just the cutest little guy.

Xanadu playing

Watching baby Xan play

He found Madeline's toy box and dove right in. First thing he did was pull out the ping pong ball, which was tricky, because he does have thumbs.

Xanadu and Madeline

Madeline seems to approve of baby Xanadu. He tries to interact with her sometimes, but he's not a pest about it. She's not obsessed with knowing where he is at all times (even in her room), which means she's relaxed about him. I'm impressed with both of them.

Madeline's impression of Xanadu.

A little fresh air

It's taken baby a long time to feel better. Since the weather was so nice, we went out for a walk and he really seemed to enjoy himself. He has since had his neuter surgery and is available for adoption, but he does still have some lingering congestion. He sounds like Darth Vader and I can usually hear him before I see him coming.

He's a good boy with healthy appetite. He's litterbox trained and friendly and/or avoidant with other pets. He's definitely in his "getting into things" phase, but we've certainly had worse and he's a joy to have around. Even in the carrier, he's just a happy kid. He purrs when he's picked up and then runs to play when he's put down. Couldn't ask for a better boy.

Xanadu is adorable

My little boy has been on meds for weeks, but he's not 100% yet. The vets decided to stop the meds and hope he gets better on his own. He sure seems to feel fine.

Baby Xanadu

Thoughts

While I was sad to see him go, I know it was the best for him. We weren't getting any interest at all in him, and cats just don't get adopted from foster. He's a great cat and he deserves to find his new home as soon as possible. He also deserves to be around other nice cats; Madeline's fussing has gotten worse, not better, so much so that I almost decided to bring him back to the shelter on Monday. Then he started playing with his newspapers and I knew I couldn't put him in a kennel. He doesn't like small spaces. Last night, Madeline actually got him and he had a tiny bead of blood in the middle of his face. We had to find a better place for him.

We've never been to the SPCA, and despite my reservations about them, I know that they have a better chance of finding him a good home faster. I'm hopeful that they'll take good care of them. We may make our first trip to their adoption center to see what it's all about.

Madeline is ecstatic and has been playing hard all night. I didn't realize how on edge she's been. As much as we miss him, I know it's the right thing for both of them, and I'm glad to see her happy and relaxed.

Little does she know, baby is almost better and ready to be released from his room :) He also needs a new name!

My adorable little boy

I need to think of a name for him. He's eating so much! He's gaining weight fast. He still doesn't know how to play, but I'm sure he can figure it out.