Friday, May 22, 2009

Meow

I was just asked by a co-worker if I was interested in adopting a free 8-week old kitten...While my heart said "YES," I had my mind set on no until I saw the pictures. Cute, white, fluffy, precious little whiskered faces looking up into the camera with those take-me-home-and-love-me eyes. I am so tempted to say "yes," and jump on the pet bandwagon again since it's been a few years since my beloved cat and dog died...but still up in the air if this is a wise decision...

Thoughts? Inspiring stories about adopted pets?

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13 comments:

  1. Magatha-MayMay 22, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    We took in a stray terrier last Sunday and already our house is so much more full of happiness and laughter.

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  2. carolina @ patagonia giftsMay 22, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    oh yes! you won't regret to adopt a pet! we picked our precious black kitty from the street and my kids and I adore him!
    have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. Brooke ManessMay 22, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    What a cute cat! The answer is Yes, you won't regret it.

    Check out my blog about a trip my sister and I are taking next month in order to save 33 shelter dogs.
    www.altonh.blogspot.com

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  4. EmFabulousFunshineMay 22, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    pets are always the best medicine and make going home even better after a long day :)

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  5. AnonymousMay 22, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    With a face like that how can you say No? I have adopted all of my animals and I always find they are the best loyal and greatful creatures...I don't think you would be dissapointed. Plus she looks ready to have a loving home!

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  6. AnonymousMay 22, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Go for it. Whe I was 11 we adopted a dog and cat from the SPCA. We had just moved back from Sweden, and as an only child I was really lonely. Those two changed my life. It sounds stupid, but the did, they were a part of the family. Our dog passed away about four years ago, and our cat a year an a half ago. My parents never got new pets but now my mother feels like she's ready for a new cat. If I did't have such a long commute and travel so much, I would definitely get a dog or cat. Do it!

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  7. joy refurbishedMay 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    We adopted our dog (photos on my blog) about 2 years ago and I swear on all that is Holy that she makes my life infinitely better. The love that she has imbued into our household is amazing.

    Our cat, who is also a rescue, is fun and full of personality.

    And we are now contemplating adopting a second dog.

    I say go for it!!

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  8. Sara ChristineMay 22, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    I've been quietly cruising Petfinder for puppies for a few weeks. I want a dog so bad! But I will probably resist. Cats seem much lower maintenance though, and this one looks like a little lover. :)

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  9. ThaoMay 22, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    I adopted two kittens a few years ago. It was the best decision I ever made. And even though I couldn't keep them because of my fiancee's severe allergies, I was able to find them a new, loving home (together). And I'm so grateful for the years I spent with them. I don't think you'll be sorry! :)

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  10. BonBon Rose Girls KristinMay 22, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    My girlfriend called me one day from Petsmart where a shelter was featuring some adoptable pets and said I had to come check out a kitten. I had been told no more cats by my boyfriend. Needless to say I took one look, fell in love.That little man has made my life so much better! Same can't be said for the boyfriend that is now my ex. Ah ha.

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  11. hot dotMay 22, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Who will watch the gato when you go to Europe? Cody is not use to other cats.
    Find a cat sitter and I say- GO FOR IT!!

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  12. MollyMay 25, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    I was recently faced with a similar choice. My friend died last year & her husband decided to get rid of her beloved dog, a Malti-Poo. I have a 5 year old Pekingese (my baby) & I thought I would never get another pet. Well, when I got the call about the new dog, I said yes immediately. My girlfriend loved her dog with all her heart & I knew I had to take care of her.

    Well, adopting Lilly was the best decision ever. It is all so natural & she is a darling girl who gets along great with my Peke, Louis. Sometimes, I think, these little creatures are put in front of us for a reason. I say go for it!

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  13. cinnamonMay 27, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    When I moved to Ireland a couple of years ago, the previous owner's cat still lived in the yard. I never seeked to adopt an animal - she just came with the house. We became friends and I couldn't leave her behind when I moved back home to Hungary. She died this April and we all miss her terribly :-(

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