We called at our local RSPCA centre on Sunday to see if they had any moggies that needed a new home. Whilst there, we met the newest member of our family, Elliot. Sylvie called him Elliot - first of all she thought 'Rainbow' would be a good name, but she soon changed her mind, thank goodness.
It's been a mixed bag of a week so far.
Elliot has brought out Sylvie's loving, nurturing side like nothing I've ever seen! She adores the cat and I'm glad to say this seems to be reciprocated! He cuddles up to her, he sleeps with her, he follows her around the house and they're so happy in each other's company.
The RSPCA do lots of paperwork and a home visit before they allow you to adopt an animal so we weren't able to bring him home until Monday, (they moved really quickly!!!). Since then, Beatrice, my little bundle of impulses and urges that she acts on at will has really started to take notice when we say, 'leave him, Bea, he's trying to have a rest' or when it's obvious to 'us' that he doesn't want any company. I was worried that it would be the chicken scenario all over again, however, she's showing signs that she's growing up and grasping an understanding of when to touch and when not to touch which is a relief.
Annabelle's adorable with him, but needless to say, a bit rough. She pushed him off the back of the sofa this morning which was a bit of a shock! It's so cute when she strokes his head and says hello in his face and he doesn't seem to mind one bit!
He's very long and very skinny. When he's in the kitchen he begs for food and tries to get into the rubbish bags even though there is food down for him. We're wondering if he's had to scavenge for survival in his past life and that's why he's still underweight. Best not to think about that, eh. He's a happy little soul and we're glad that he's found his way here!
Welcome Elliot!!!!
I'll post some pics later.
Good to hear Elliot and Bea are developing an understanding :-)
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