Just a question. As I began to read on here something came to me.
What happens if for some reason my new kitten which I do not even have nor will I see til we get him at the end of April is not compatible? Is such a thing realistic? Maybe I need to ask my breeder. I email her 1-2x a week to check on my baby Zeke.
Then I think if it was my baby what would I do? It would be clear sure can not give a child away and so I will have to think about this one. I know he melted my heart and so as dumb as it may sound I talk to his picture every day telling him what is going on and how long we have til we can unite for the first time. I am telling him all the new things we are getting him and about his siblings who I am sure will take an adjustment time.
Well, I guess that is all for now. I never know where to post things so if this is not the place do accept my ignorance. Hey getting old is not all it is cracked up to be I guess..
You know, I've never heard of cats not adjusting to a kitten - usually it's bringing an older cat in that seems to cause more problems. Just remember to take introductions slow, and don't stress (they can pick up on your stress). I'm sure things will be great.
Thanks. I was having a weird day I guess. I was more worried what if my Zeke would not like me. Then my breeder sent me some new pictures today and he melted my heart again. I have him a new blankie and my friend told me to sleep with it so he will also be able to learn my scent.
Again thanks for taking the time to answer. I am so new at this.
Better go as my books came today about ragdolls.
I'm a not-so-young new Ragdoll mom myself and I had the same fear that my kitty may not take to me. I wanted her so badly and was so anxious to get her, that the whole situation was overwhelming; but all turned out wonderfully. I also had her picture up and talked to her daily and checked in with the breeder by email weekly. The whole process seemed to take forever, but when we finally got to go meet her and then bring her home, she melted in my arms and all was fine. Ragdolls are very adaptable and your new baby kitten will love you because you already love him
Oh, I'm sorry I read your post wrong -- but I don't think you have anything to worry about a kitten not taking to you. All they want is to be loved, and it sounds like you have plenty of that for him!
Thanks you guys. I really had a hard day yesterday but when I got these answers and my pictures of my baby Zeke all is fine. I think it had alot to do with losing my pet a few weeks back since he passed away on a Wed. Actually they were to do surgery and when they got in there it was worse than they thought and so they had to put him down. I knew they would. On the Monday before his surgery I sat with him on my lap and he looked up at me and I cried and cried. James said I was telling him good bye and him me. Not something I want to go through too often. James said I could get another one if I found one. Little did he know a friend helped me find one that was loving and loved children/grandchildren. I had another kind picked out and she told me about the ragdoll or a ragmuffin and fell in love with no name...well now he has a name. He looks at me as if to say Momma come and bring me home soon.
Glad I am not the only one who talks to a pet who is just a picture and emails. I thought maybe my breeder would think this old lady has gone off her rocker.
I have the days marked off in my planner as to when I may get to bring him home but depends on his progress. It does give me time to get our room for him prepared and get him so major toys.
Thanks again for your comments as they helped more than you know.
You are all the best and looking forward to getting to know everyone much better.
I'm so glad you are feeling better about all of this. I also had to go through losing a wonderful companion boy kitty, Snugs, who we had for over 19 years. It took me over a year to feel I was ready to adopt a new kitten and in that time I discovered the Ragdoll breed. My cat had been a blue point, but not long haired and not a Ragdoll. This time around I adopted a little girl and plan on her being here for many years also.
Yes it is hard losing a pet and I thought am I ready to get another one or not. I asked am I being fair to Seb but then I had so much love to give and I knew that he would want me to. I did not go and look for another one that looked like him and his memory will forever live in my heart. I am excited to get Zeke and I know he will give me lots of love and companionship for a long time. Seb was only here for almost 10 yrs but he was one of a kind just like each of the cats I have ever had. My vet said also I should go out and try and find another.
I had never heard about the ragdolls til my friend told me. I looked and looked and could not find one and then I went to a site that I still do not know how I got there. It was one of peace and the kitten was born the day before my anniversary. So this makes it even more special.
We have had girls and boys or females and males cats and I love the males as they tend to be very calm or ours have been now my girl is a typical girl. Her way or get smacked. I got her at the humane society almost 10 yrs ago. We looked thre but to me the forms were too personal. They wanted to know who my company was and how long they stay and etc. I figure it had nothing to do with getting a cat.
Thanks again for answering me. Losing a pet is such sorrow but if I look at it knowing there was no more we could do and now he is enjoying a pain free world then I know all is well.
I asked myself does one ever totally get over the loss? Time heals they say but in the meantime I shall put time and energy into my baby Zeke and prepare to love him for a very long time.
Have a blessed day.
I am sure you are doing the right thing, bringing a new kitten into your home to love at this time, he will help you fill that empty place your previous cat has left. I was so sad and very hesitant to bring in another cat, not wanting to be replacing my dear Snugs, but I realized that I would just be adding a new member to our family and always have the dear memories of our passed cat. Now that I have my Mystee Blue here with me, I am very pleased and I find she is great comfort.
I wish you the best and look forward to hearing how happy you are when you bring your dearest baby Zeke home. The weeks seem to take forever when you are waiting to get your kitten, so fill some of that time with shopping for his new supplies.
Thanks,
I know that I will love him to pieces when he actually gets to come home which is not for awhile yet. I am learning alot about paitence and also about the breed itself.
Now if I can only get my advatar to work. Oh well back to the drawing board. Better go and eat my breakfast and then get working on cleaning and also working in Zeke's book.
James laughed as I said wonder if they would ink his paws and put them on paper for me. I was kidding of course.
Love your cat. It is amazing how fast our hearts melt and we fall in love with our buddies.
Have a blessed day