My family will be growing bigger!
By katsmeow1213
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
United States
November 29, 2010 5:44pm CST
Very soon we'll be adding 2 new members to our family!
Man I love freaking people out! I posted on FB that I'm thinking of names.. and many people are wondering if I'm having another baby.. or two.
No.. I'm not!
I'm getting kittens!!
Two of my cats died this year, and the 3rd we had to give away because my landlord thought he looked sick, though he wasn't. It's been a few months now since I've had a cat.. and I swore back then it would be a long time before I got another pet.
But yesterday I was looking at some pictures of cats, and I really missed having a pet. I like cuddling with cats, and petting them, and listening to them purr. I've had cats my entire life.. while growing up we've had up to 6 cats at a time! I've never been without a cat until now.. so you understand why I miss it so much.
My friend's cat just had kittens. They're 3 weeks old now. There are 4 kittens, but my friend is keeping 2. She showed me some pictures and videos of the other 2 kittens she's not keeping.. and hubby and I agreed we'd get one. But after watching the videos I felt bad about making one of the kittens be an only cat.. being away from his/her siblings would make it so lonely without another cat in this house. So, we decided we'd take both. I'm going to visit my kittens tomorrow for the first time, but I won't be able to bring them home for a few more weeks.
Here's a pic of my new babies...
When was the last time your family got a new addition?
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20 responses
@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
30 Nov 10
You know kats, my daughters and their friends opened facebook accounts for their pets. The family is not complete without a pet!@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
Wow!! Facebook for pets.. huh.. LOL
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
Ha Ha.. that was fun.. I was rolling at some of those comments. Just yesterday the idea popped in my head that saying I was preggers again might be a fun April fool's joke.. but it almost seems too cruel.. so this was better, LOL.
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@danishcanadian (28954)
• Canada
30 Nov 10
Awwww Kittens!!!! They're so cute!! Let us know when you decide what to name them. My husband and I absolutely love cats, and if it were us in your shoes, we'd scoop up the entire litter. Wise decision taking both of them. :) They're so very cute.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
30 Nov 10
I was voting for you to name them Leah and Walker. Or Vladalych
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
It was difficult convincing my hubby to let me take the 2, LOL. No.. 4 is too many for me. I had 5 at one point a few years ago and it wasn't easy. Especially in the summer when we have to worry about keeping the fleas off of them.. because around here we bring the fleas in with us, even if the cats don't go outside they get them.
I've decided to name them Twilight and Eclipse.
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@jillhill (37353)
• United States
30 Nov 10
It's been a long time since there was any addition to my family...well my son had a Great Dane for a while this summer...someone gave it to them. Turns out she was a biter....and in order to not have any law suits she had to be put down...she bit three people in a matter of two weeks...she was beautiful but couldn't be broke of the biting....what a shame.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
Very sad.. but for the best I'm sure. Didn't think Great Danes were naturally aggressive.. might have learned it from a previous owner. I think most dogs, even if they have aggression in their bloodlines, learn from their owners.. they can be very friendly or very mean, depending on how you raise them. Indeed a shame!
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
29 Nov 10
wonderful. i know what you mean. i was without a pet for 7yrs with my late hubby because we were waiting to get a house to get a dog. i always had had cats but hubby didnt care for them, said it was either him or a cat and he won anyway, glad you can get these babies. im very happy for you. 
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
Thankfully my hubby likes all pets. He wants a dog, but I'm not fond of them.. and of course we do want a bigger place before we get one.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
30 Nov 10
Hi kats! I just got a look at your "new babies" and they are
adorable! What are you going to name them? I wouldn't have been
able to resist taking them both either! Hope you will keep them
as "indoor cats". Can't wait to hear all about them when you take
them home. They have a bit longer to stay with "Mommy" though! At
least you'll have them by Christmas!
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
I have just decided that their names will be Twilight and Eclipse. Thought that was fitting, and I am a huge fan of the movies! LOL
I haven't officially met them yet. Yesterday while looking at pics of cats and deciding I want one again, it dawned on me that my friend's cat just had kittens, so I asked her to send me pics and she did and also sent videos. I will meet them officially tomorrow.. but I already know I'll love them!
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@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
30 Nov 10
Last new addition to my family was back in June on mine and my husbands anniversary, we ended up with my puppy named angel who was 8 weeks old. She is adorable..and growing like a weed..lol..I am wanting to get a kitten but will probably wait till spring for one. But congrats! on the new additions.
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
1 Dec 10
Yeah Kinda..hubs don't let her in the house no more since she has grown more..and wants to tear into everything..lol..she is fat as a butterball...and I call her my baby..and my mom grandma to it..which sets my mom into fits..lol...I don't dress her up...I haven't went off that deep end yet..lol
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
So is your dog spoiled as if she were a child? All the people I know who have dogs but not kids treat their dogs as if they are kids.. not that there's anything wrong with that at all.. I'd much rather the pet be treated too well than not well enough!
@lingli_78 (12821)
• Australia
30 Nov 10
owww... the cats are so cute... i'm sure you can't wait to bring them home to your house and pamper them... congratulations on your new additions in your family... have fun with them... take care and have a nice day...
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
30 Nov 10
I have three cats,and it has been awhile since we have had a new one. The two boys have both had dental issues and have had a lot of teeth pulled. I keep thinking the old guy will not make it one more season, but I have said that for three years. Meanwhile the two with dental issues both drool. All the chairs are covered to protect the covering. I am old enough that as they die off, I will not replace them. We like to take trips too often and it is just not fair to leave the kitties with someone else.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
30 Nov 10
You freaked me out…no doubt about that LOL and no wonder you prefer calling yourself Katsmeow!!! Very cute kittens and a perfect Christmas gift for the entire family
@AmbiePam (120874)
• United States
30 Nov 10
That's exciting! Sherlock is almost five years old, so it has been almost five years since I've had a new addition to my family. : ) If I had a yard I'd add even more. But I don't think it is fair for the dog for me to have more than one in my apartment. Dogs need more space, and my place is perfect for Sherlock, but Sherlock only.
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
So he's a dog? Is he a small dog? I like the name.
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@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
30 Nov 10
Those two would be a cute addition! We haven't gotten a new kitten since my 3yo was a baby. I too would like another cat but dh says 3 is plenty... I told him though if something ever happens to the dog that I want another cat!
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
I was fine with the 3 cats and did not want another kitten. But not having a cat is sad. While visiting my new babies today.. they were put away to sleep and the momma cat came out to socialize and I was petting her and she was purring and just that made me sad.. it's been months since I've heard a cat purr.. I can't wait to be able to bring my babies home!
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
30 Nov 10
I'd be lying if I said the first thought I had when I saw that wasn't 'oh my, another set of TWINS?!', lol. But kitties were my second guess. I can't blame you for wanting kittens, they are rather addictive. I always think that after our cats are gone maybe we wont get more, maybe buy some leather furniture and enjoy living in a hair free house. But I know that probably wont happen. They are such a big part of life and I imagine that they would be hard to live without. PS I did NOT end up getting a puppy, lol!
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
My husband wants a puppy so bad, and everytime we walk through a pet shop and he sees a baby Husky or Malamute he almost gets it (regardless of the fact that they're like $700). He knows we don't have the space.. and I've told him that once we have a house with a yard he can get one.. I'm not looking forward to that day.
@cynthiann (18612)
• Jamaica
30 Nov 10
You really had me fooled as I did a double take when I read the heading. I am glad that you are getting two more babies as I know from your posts how much you love cats. They will have a wonderful home with you
I am glad that you are getting two more babies as I know from your posts how much you love cats. They will have a wonderful home with you@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Nov 10
My friend is also really pleased that I'm taking them.. if given to a stranger she'd worry, but with me she won't worry and she can visit them whenever she wants.
@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
30 Nov 10
The love for animals is sometimes extraordinary, i can relate with you when you say your family is growing-true, pets once in a home become just part of the family-you feed them them and even love them, so you are right here friend, they are your new family members!
@ersmommy1 (12587)
• United States
2 Dec 10
Ha! I saw some of those comments on FB too! Very funny! My friend has a husky. I love those dogs too. Know how your hubby feels. Sophie, our dog was added to the family shortly after my daughter's 3rd birthday. Daughter is seven. WOw doesn't seem that long. Those weeks will probably fly by for you!
@jaiho2009 (39140)
• Philippines
30 Nov 10
hello kats,
My kids loves pet.
We have cats and dogs.
Recently last October 29,2010 our dog gave birth to 3 cute puppies,and since i have 3 kids,they choice their puppies.
Now puppies are one month old and starts to walk faster and run sometimes and also barks.
My kids took each puppies to their rooms and that made the mother dog cries searching for her babies.
We never missed having pets around,my husband loves fishes and bought new things for his aquarium too.
Your little kitten looks very cute and cuddly 
Your little kitten looks very cute and cuddly 
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
2 Dec 10
Our family had our most recent new addition in October when we brought Peaches into our family. That was the day that our first cat, Cornbread unexpectedly passed away and we went to the humane society to just see the kittens that they had because we knew that we didn't want Buttercup to be alone for too long. Well, we all fell in love with Peaches and she came home with us that very day. She really has been a pleasure to have as a member of our family.
