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A tale of two kitties
Published August 21, 2009
For many animal shelters, spring and summer bring large numbers of adorable kittens. Finding homes for these furry felines is an ongoing challenge.
In 2007, I visited the SPCA of Brazoria County, where I met a very young litter of kittens. Two of them immediately greeted me, and somehow I just knew those two were the right ones for me.
Both kittens had just arrived at the shelter from a foster home. Foster care was necessary because they had been dropped off at the shelter at such a young age that they required hand feeding and more attention than the staff alone could give. A loving volunteer agreed to keep them at her home until they got older.
This brother and sister seemed the most outgoing and friendly. Each weighed about 1 or 2 pounds, but they were active, bright and sweet. I adopted them that day and we made the trip home. From the very first night, neither one cried. I believe it was because they were secure in each other’s company.
As they got older, I opened more and more of the house to them. Today, they play together and separately, but rarely does either one seem bored. They chase each other and frequently sleep curled up together. Now they only meow when they want to be petted or brushed or played with.
I won’t pretend two cats are as easy as one, but it’s not twice as hard. You have to make accommodations for the extra kitty litter and food. The little girl is long-haired, and it does get everywhere, especially when they’ve been playing. The little boy is short-haired and doesn’t shed much. They also take up twice as much room on my bed and don’t seem to think anything of walking across my head to get where they want to be.
Litter mates are perfect when considering the adoption of two cats. One interesting point is this brother and sister both are so different in behavior and appearance, you would barely know they came from the same family. But when they groom each other, it will melt your heart.
Now it is almost 2 years later and everyone is healthy, happy and well adjusted. Savannah and Jackson bring such joy to my life. They remind me daily of how glad I am that I made the decision to take two. I encourage you to visit SPCA of Brazoria County and give a forever home to some homeless cats. You’ll be glad you did.
Donna Giles is a longtime supporter of SPCA of Brazoria County as well as a lifelong cat lover.
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