Possible new kitty sister for Cooper and Buff.

[Piparskeggr]

A neighbor has to rehome Miss Phoenix, a long haired calico who is a little over 3 due toongoing illness and development of severe allergies as a side effect.

I went to meet her Thursday night. Much prettier in person than her pictures show. Very shy, but willing to give me a chance I think.

Mrs F wants to take a couple weeks so she can make sure Phoenix gets a well kitty check up and is up to date on vaccines before she gets to meet the boyz.

Here are the pictures her current guardian sent...
https://www.medhelp.org/user_photos/show/766749
https://www.medhelp.org/user_photos/show/766750
https://www.medhelp.org/user_photos/show/766751
https://www.medhelp.org/user_photos/show/766752

[Piparskeggr]

Buff did real well for his veterinary dental procedure yesterday. One tooth, pictured below, needed to come out. The other suspect one just needed a good cleaning.

These are the back 3, left side, lower jaw. The first 2 show light below the gum line, normal roots. The molar, dark, no roots. Vet said cats' bodies will sometimes re-absorb the roots of teeth.

https://www.medhelp.org/user_photos/show/766787?personal_page_id=861638

First thing Buff did after I let him out of the carrier at about 1:30 PM, head to the kibble bowl. I'd had to isolate him away from food, could have water, since 7 PM the previous evening.

While Buff was in isolation, Cooper was missing him. He followed me into the "nursery" and I thought it would be the usual supervised visit. Him looking under the bed and talking to Phoenix in his kitten voice, her growling a little. But, he went under to get to His Spot, and she objected. It was loud, but no fur flew. I was able to shoo him out after about a minute.

A few steps back in the introduction.

A few hours later, about 2 in the morning, she woke me up with her litter box excavation. After she was done, Phoenix came over to look at me, saw my eyes were open and hissed. "Dad! You let the Boy get near me!" Then she went back under the bed.

She does like to tuck into the Fancy Feast, even reaches into the bowl to grab some and lick it off her paw.

[Jade59]

Glad Buff's dental surgery went so well.

Cooper talking to Phoenix in his 'kitten voice'.  

I never heard such an adorable hiss :)

Lovely post, Pip.  

[Piparskeggr]

BIG breakthrough last night. Miss Phoenix let me pet her twice without complaint. Second time was over 3 minutes before she tensed a little.

[Piparskeggr]

Mistress Phoenix has been tucked away in the kitty nursery since 4:30 PM Eastern US Time on 4 January. She IS very shy, and until earlier today, has only come out from under the bed at night.

I was laying on the floor next to the bed talking to her earlier. The body language is hopeful. She gave me the slow kitty blink a couple times, has not done that before.

She is eating, drinking and eliminating just fine.

I have 3 kitty cams set up. Phoenix is fastidious about her grooming, but had NOT been over grooming.

Also found out that Buff and Cooper work together to get the door open. Have the European style paddle handles, not knobs. Buff reaches up and can pull on the handle. Cooper pushes the door.

Now I have 2 baby gates stacked. Buff can jump over one. Cooper is jump challenged.

[AnnieBrooke]

That sounds good! What weights! I think my biggest cat is about Buff's size.

[AnnieBrooke]

(And, he is leaping about the staircase playing with our 6-month old kitten, right now. 14 lbs. doesn't stop anyone from playing with someone half their size.) :)

[Piparskeggr]

I spoke with Mrs. Ford yesterday afternoon. Mistress Phoenix has had her annual well kitty check, in very good health, and is up to date on her vaccinations. Cooper had the same on Monday, and Buff on Tuesday. Only hitch for Buff, his platelets are low and he needs a tooth extracted due to root re-absorption. Have a follow up scheduled for 14 January.

Cooper is a robust 18 lb 4 oz, and Buff is a lean 14 lb 5 oz. I think Miss Phoenix may tip the scale at 7 lb or so.

Also, the transfer of custody will take place early Monday evening.

[Jade59]

Is Ms Phoenix home now?   She is a very small kitty.  Jade never weighed more than 9 lbs 2 oz's (although her pics seemed to bely that; people thought she weighed more. lol).  

I do hope Buff will do well with that extraction.   He's young and strong.  I know from Opus' posts, root re-absorptions can be a bit complicated.      

I can't wait to hear about Ms Phoenix's adventures!  I guess first and foremost will be how she'll get along with the boys.  I think she'll do well.  The boys always seemed very considerate of the other ladies of the house. :)  

[SassyLassie]

Wow, hard to believe she is prettier than the photos, she is gorgeous. I hope all goes well and that you both will be very happy.

[AnnieBrooke]

Definitely a calico! Do you think the boys will be too boisterous for her?

[Piparskeggr]

Buff might be a bit much at first, but the way he took to playing squire to both Teia and Blue leads me to believe he will do the same. Cooper, being as reserved as he is, don't think that will be an area of contention either.