Lucy and Ethel

 

Hello,

 

I've been meaning to write you guys and send along some pictures, but I've been too busy enjoying our new cats! Jane and Elizabeth came to us back in March with the names Lucy and Ethel; I'm a big Pride & Prejudice fan, and my husband just smiled and nodded when I suggested we rename the girls after my favorite literary heroine and her sister. ;) Our original plan was to get a buddy for our older cat Monroe, and we're really glad that we got a pair. Monroe isn't always interested in giving the girls any attention at all, much less play with them, so it's nice that the girls have each other to frolic and romp with. Just having Jane and Elizabeth in the house has done wonders for Monroe, even though he pretends to ignore them most of the time, so we're really happy we adopted the girls. He barely cries and yowls at night anymore, and his eating and playing habits have also changed, just from his observations of the girls eating and playing.

 

It's been so much fun to see Jane and Elizabeth's personalities come out as they have become more and more comfortable around us and in their new home. There are many windows to sit in and watch the bluebirds who are nesting in our backyard. Both are super playful and love a good cuddle, in their own unique ways. Elizabeth is a little standoff-ish and usually wants us to come to her for love, while Jane will come running when she hears her name. Elizabeth is pretty quiet and has the sweetest little meows, while Jane will talk your ear off! Jane was an excellent sick nurse while I was stuck home sick with a cold, never leaving my side on the couch. Elizabeth always hops on the bed in the middle of the night and will snuggle herself up under our chins.

 

My husband wasn't completely sold on having two more cats in our house when I originally showed him Jane and Elizabeth's profiles on Petfinder, but now he's absolutely in love. They've brought so much joy into our lives! You all made the whole process so smooth and easy.

 

Carol & Josh