This lil 9 week old guy adopted us 4 weeks ago. Showed up on our doorstep, crying and scared. He took to us immediately, and because of an impossibly dumb rule I made years ago, he now lives with us permanently. We named him Critter, and according to the vet (and the size of his paws), he's expected to reach the 17-18 lb range. He has become incredibly affectionate, and being my first ever pet (in my late 40s), I can't get over just how much joy he brings us. I'm in love.
I have yet to upload it anywhere, but one of our cameras captured a rather remarkable moment when Critter made his move to join our little family of two.
Anywho, new to the world of cats, and so far it has been the most rewarding and fascinating experience of my recent life. Hope to share more of Critter's future with the community.
You can't just drop this and not tell us about this impossibly dumb rule you made years ago.
Also: welcome home, Critter!
We demand impossibly dumb rule!
Wildlife love our backyard. We've had a family of groundhogs, skunks, raccoons, oppossums, gorgeous arrays of birds, specifically geese... lots of geese.
I adore these animals for no good reason, so much so I donned the house in cameras to catch their goings-on. It's essentially a 24/7 parade of cute.
So my dumb rule. If any of them ever want to willingly enter our home AND allow us to bathe them, they can stay.
Not only did Critter essentially invite himself in, he also allowed us to give him a Dawn dishsoap bath in our bathtub (figuring if Dawn is safe for ducks, this lil fella would be fine). Not only did he allow this, he didn't make a sound, fight back, or anything. Just a peaceful little wet mess of fur (with gigantic paws). Wrapped him up in a towel (tossed in the dryer for maximum warmth) and sat on the deck under the afternoon sun when he dried/rested. Even with the rule, we decided on a 2 week trial. That lasted less than a day.
Nothing exciting, but the probability of it all atop the impact his limited time with us has had. Just a lovely critter.
BEST RULE