Barry and Obie

 

 

 

We wanted to let you know how our kitties are doing and also wanted to send you a couple pictures to share!

 

We adopted Barry (black male, formerly known as “Ichiro”) and Obie (lynx point male, formerly known as “Bolt”) toward the end of May 2009.  They are the sweetest little guys anyone could ever want. They aren’t brothers but they were fostered together ―  we didn’t know that when we chose them but were happy to find out during the adoption process since it meant they didn’t have to be separated.

 

They couldn’t be more loving ― to us and to each other. We love how they groom each other and we find them sleeping with their arms and legs intertwined all the time.  We have an older cat (8 years old) who is still getting used to them ― they know to show the proper “respect” to the old girl and she (mostly) tolerates them when they approach to try and get her to play ― they’ve even touched noses a couple times ― but she mainly watches from her perch on the back of the couch as they run and tumble and jump and wrestle ― she will look at us periodically as if to say, “Why did you do this to me?”

 

They both like to be petted and like a lot of attention ― we describe their different personalities by saying when Obie wants attention/affection he is a little on the “needy” side – but Barry is a lot on the “demanding” side! Obie is a lot bigger than Barry but Barry is definitely the one in charge.  Barry has the cutest habit of laying flat out on his back with his legs stretched out ― it’s so funny since we don’t usually see a cat sleeping like this (pictures attached).  Barry often has his little tongue hanging out, too, when he’s really contented but we haven’t gotten to the camera in time to get a picture ― although we’re still trying!  A lot of the time Obie seems to be keeping guard when Barry is this sacked out!

 

The kitties are healthy and happy ― we had them both checked out at an initial appointment with our vet who pronounced them in superb shape. They are active and burn off food as soon as they take it in. Their coats are glossy, their eyes are bright.  (I’d like to give a “plug” to the Pet Pros on Lake City Way ― they have so much good information about proper nutrition and feeding schedules, etc.)

 

We couldn’t be happier with our little babies (although they aren’t that little anymore and getting bigger every day). We can tell they had top of the line nurturing and care ― you can tell from their trusting spirits, energetic playing, and their openness to being loved and petted.

 

Thank you for everything you are doing to make sure little buddies like Obie and Barry are finding good homes. If we had the room, we’d come back and get two or three more! J

 

Josie & Elizabeth