Short version: She is a 6 pound, 6-month old black & white cat picked up Thursday morning at 6:58 a.m. from the lawn alongside the Kahala Hotel’ Plumeria Beach House restaurant. She’s already had a vet visit, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, received her first round of vaccinations and treatment for fleas and internal parasites, ate her first meal since early this morning, and appears to quickly be getting used to her new surroundings as the sole occupant of our small front bedroom.
There’s a long version of the story, including a long week of angst as we debated with ourselves about whether or not try to fold another rescue into our feline household. At one point, we made a firm decision. Three is enough. No new cat. Meda and I agreed. There are lots of other people aware of the situation
But having made the decision, we found that we had trouble dealing with it, especially having to walk past the cats each day on our morning walk while pretending to ignore them. We tried to live with the “not our problem” attitude. We were unsuccessful, especially when that friendly little cat would run towards us. Our resolve quickly eroded.
And so there we were this morning, parking at the hotel and walking downstairs with a cat carrier. I thought we would have time to have a quick breakfast before the black and white made its appearance. That didn’t happen. We were being escorted to a table out one the edge of the restaurant, and could see that little B&W running across the lawn toward the restaurant. So instead of sitting down, I walked out onto the lawn, opened the carrier, and set a little food down. The cat ran over and started eating. At that point, it was simple to pick it up and deposit it into the carrier. Rescue done!
This is not a feral cat. When we got home and let her out in a room of her own, she very briefly took refuge under the futon, the quickly came out to enjoy our attention. Petting produced drooling. She is not freaked about being in a house. She is comfortable with people.
What more could we ask!
We have a few days before we introduce her to the other three. Slow is better in these introductions, I think.
Our immediate problem: What is her name? She hasn’t told us yet.
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Plum?
Oh my – somehow though, I’m not all that surprised… I live vicariosly through your ability to have your sweet brood indoors… so I’m tickled by your decision to give her a loving home.
I am so happy for you and Meda, Ian – and very happy for Miss No Name too! She sounds like the perfect addition to the Lind ‘Ohana. I look forward to hearing more as she begins to settle in and get’s introduced the the other three…
Sendng you folks my best as always–
A hui hou,
‘Becca
My 4th, Enzo, was introduced later. He was the biggest and happiest and was determined to play with everyone. He has one “enemy “ in the house in miss Mau Mau, who is full of tortitude. They get along most of the time but she lets him have it every once in a while. I named Enzo after Enzo Ferrari because was a little speed demon. I firmly believe these little ones will tell you their name when they are ready.
she ‘s sweet black & white like those NYC black & white COOKIES!
Exciting new life ahead for a sweet kitty! Looks like a little panda bear.
It’s clear that she chose you! What a cutie.
Ian: cute story. we have hanai’d our daughters two cats. She has also adopted two more–one was someone’s outdoor cat who followed her into her car, the other she adopted from HHS, thank god she got married and lives with her new husband, or we would have four of them to raise. Very nice and humane of you folks.
She looks like a cutie. We adopted a tuxedo cat a few years ago who we named Oreo.
I love this story. She does look like a little panda bear….is there a name there?
The cat distribution system dictates that the CAT chooses. The human obeys. 😀
CONGRATULATIONS Ian and Meda on #4!!!!
So kind of you guys! Oreo is an over used these days but she does look a little like a Cookie! Lucky little girl!