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Dyana

Dyana

Member Since 2009
12/24 Christmas Eve

So, it appears that I have been approved to get a kitten named T Hanks.
https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/31003733
I don't know if I'm ready, but I go to see him tomorrow, and maybe bring him home.
I know he looks like J.D. and I have been told by people on this board not to look for a cat that looks the same, but I just couldn't help myself.
I have a really big cage that I can keep him in, in the center of the condo. It has space for a litter box, bed, and left over room for a towel with a food and water bowl. That's what I kept Ginger in for her first two weeks here. Phew! My heart is kind of beating fast.
I just got off the phone with the director of adoptions. We had a long long long phone conversation.
She knows a man that is taking care of two diabetic cats, and one is hard to regulate, and I told her about this sight, and she said she would definitely pass on the link to him.
So, I'm still a little in shock. I was out walking Ginger last night, and my little mind for some reason wandered off and thought of the kitten on a leash and "said" the words, little Henry. Well, I found out that T Hanks does not stand for Tom Hanks, but for Thanks as he was found the day before Thanksgiving during that snow storm we had.

I hope he bonds with me tomorrow. He'll be at a PetsMart about 30 minutes from where I live.

Ginger was purring a lot yesterday. I hope she likes the little tiger, if I bring him home, tomorrow.
I don't know if I'm ready for this..
 
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aw, he's so cute! i like the little black dot on his nose!

i wanted another orange kitty, knowing that it might or might not be a great idea. Frodo was only slightly orange when we got him, almost sandy-colored. As he's gotten older, his tail turned into a big fluffy mast like punkin's and his hair darkened to almost punkin's orange color. It's been mixed, but i'm not sorry. Their faces are completely different - frodo's is pointy and punkin's was more round. From the back and side, though, Frodo looks lots like punkin. That's been ok . . . Their personalities are completely different so it's not like there's any mixing them up in my thoughts.

I don't think there is a perfect answer for everyone, just a perfect answer for you. When you see the little sweetheart tomorrow I think you'll know if he can make your heart sing. :D Somehow I think he will, because you have a big heart and there is room for you to love again. :bighug:
 
Thanks Julie. I still cry so much, so I don't know if it's time, yet.
I hope J.D. doesn't mind.
 
He is adoreable, Dyana! J.D. was an elegant gentleman cat! i don't think that is going to be the case w/ this little furball. He looks ready to go, go , go!
 
JD wouldn't mind. You have an empty spot in your heart that is JD-shaped. No other kitty can fill it, but another kitty can make their own space in your heart and help fill up that emptiness.

i confess that i cried while we were at the humane society getting the kittens. I don't know that there is a right time, dyana. I waited a year after my last heart-kitty, TC, died (she was a tuxie) and it didn't make it any easier. I just grieved the whole year anyway.
 
Dyana.

He is so cute. I hope he works out well in your home. Will you try to take him out for walks with Ginger? I hope you get him and if so can`t wait to see pictures.

Terri
 
Dyana, I suspect J.D. is pleased, very pleased. After all, who do you think really arranged this wee little cutie pie's appearance! Yes, you'll still cry for J.D. You should. But you'll also smile at this little impish guy's kittenness. Not mutually exclusive.

I have a canvas picture of my heart dog, BudDog, hanging in my living room. When Willy came home, just a month after BudDog crossed, I still cried for the dog that had gone. But I also hugged the dog that was here. And one day, not too long after, I looked at Bud's picture. I cried, but I also simply said, "Thank you Bud. You did good. Thank you for finding Willy for me."

Hugs.

Marilyn and Polly
 
Dyana,
Not only does J.D. look like Michael, but T hanks looks like Martin, (who is Michael's brother playing on the Rainbow Bridge). T hanks is adorable and I know J.D. would approve. You have a lot of love to give to this little guy and he is going to be one lucky fellow. Ginger will enjoy having a little brother.
Thanks for sharing! I hope soon I get strong enough to get Michael a buddy. We both miss Martin sooo much! Until then I will just have to wait.
Paula:)
btw, My Martin had a black patch on his nose. Looking at T hanks was like seeing Martin when he was a kitten.
 
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OMG, Dyana! How can you not fall in love with that face?! I think he will make you very happy, and that is what J.D. would want for you. I know you won't forget to give Ginger lots of love and attention while she's getting use to a new little brother. You don't want to lose the progress you've made with her. Best wishes to all three of you!
 
I got Max and Tiffany a month after losing Mandie. I ended up in the emergency with Max the next day. I was crying when I met them like Julie. At the ER I wondered why I did what I did. Mandie was a long haired tuxedo and Tiffany a tortie. They wormed their way into my heart very quickly. I actually didn't pick out either one. I found two I was going to take but they had diarrhea and I said to get them better and I would come back in a week. The tech that helped me with Mandie was going to go with me when my sister called and said I had to come see this ball of fluff, Max. The tech friend picked out Tiffany and before I knew it the other two kittens were not for me. You can't go wrong. I think Mandie sent Max to me and JD sent this kitten to you.
 
This news is making my heart sing. You'll know when it's time - it may or may not be tomorrow, but you've made a big step just thinking about it. JD will always be in your heart and your memories but you have so much more love to give and lil T Hanks sure is a cutie.
 
Oh. My. Goodness. What a bundle of sweetness! J.D would be thrilled that that you want to save another kitty, and he knows this is not a "J.D. Replacement", because no kitty could ever do that. I wouldn't worry about what he looks like....you will know if it is meant to be. I hope it's a Love Connection!!
 
That is a beautiful baby. hmmmmm me thinks you already love him.
he is precious. hope it all works out for you & he absolutely will not mind if you cry. he'll give you purr therapy. ( and JD def won't mind. he'll be happy for you. in fact, he's probably the one that sent this little one along to you.
hugs
 
what a cutie.... I just want to kiss his spot on his leg. :joyful: I think I have a spot fetish because Shadow has circles on her feet too and I kiss them and she sometimes likes it... and sometimes not.
Listen to your heart tomorrow.... since Ginger is a traveling girl.... maybe she can go with you and give her opinion too.
I hope she likes him and accepts him.
 
(((Dyana)))

Having happiness from a new kitten doesn't alleviate your grief over losing J.D. They are different emotions. You will always have a place in your heart for J.D. How could you possibly not? You will never forget him. That doesn't mean that you can't smile and laugh because there is another kitten in the house who will help to ease the grief. You will love them each in their own way.
 
Oh Dear Dyana, How could you resist that sweet little Tuxie face!!! (Please somebody stop me from wanting Mabel! :joyful: ) Honestly, there is no "right" time to try and fill that J.D.sized hole in your heart- You have here and you have now! To me, this looks like a sign, how else would you just happen to come across this sweet little face? Just as Mariko got the sign from Lucy on the streetcorner where the adoption papers fell out of her purse, I believe you will get a sign if it is meant to be tomorrow. Or maybe not tomorrow, but you will know in your own heart, J.D. will help guide you!

You are not replacing J.D.- no other kitty can fill that hole, and it is absolutely necessary to grieve, how could you not still cry when you had 20 years to love JD! But a heart kitty is like medicine for a broken heart, it can't cure the hurt, but it can help soften it, in the right dose! Please let us know how this plays out tomorrow, Tiger and I are pulling for you and Ginger to love him- Like Amy said, it could be a Love Connection! :bighug::bighug:
 
He's adorable!!

I firmly believe that our GA kitties make these decisions for us. Of all the kitties in all the shelters in all the world, this one "speaks to you"....there's a reason for that!

Hoping the meeting goes great tomorrow and Ginger has a new playmate.

J.D. will look down upon you all and smile at a job well done
 
He's so adorable. I don't think J.D. will mind at all. My first very special kitty was a tuxedo kitty. Shortly before I lost him to cancer, a tuxedo kitten showed up at my house. They were alike, but they were different in appearance. I don’t think there is anything wrong with getting another tuxedo kitty. It helped me a lot to have another tuxedo kitty to fill my heart when I lost A.J. It helped me to remember A.J., but I could also see that Nak was special in his own way. I hope things go well tomorrow. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Dyana,
We'll be thinking of you tomorrow. That little kitten will surely put a smile on your face: he is adorable. And, if all works out and you do adopt him, Ginger may accept him as her "charge" and help to train him and make him feel at home.
If T Hanks is the right kitty for you, you will know it, and you will know that J.D. is watching over you, Ginger, and T Hanks.

:bighug::bighug::bighug:

Ella & Rusty
 
His picture melts the heart , in person he'd be just irresistible. I hope he is the one for you, as the others said JD would want you to be happy and I'm sure he'd also be happy that you'd be saving one of his fellow kind. You'll know if it feels right and if it doesn't then I'm sure the right time and the right kitty will come along soon enough. No sense in letting all that loving that you've got to give go to waste :bighug:
 
Thank you for all your kind words.
Rhiannon wrote:
Listen to your heart tomorrow.... since Ginger is a traveling girl.... maybe she can go with you and give her opinion too.
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I was driving home from going out to dinner tonight and thinking that Ginger probably wasn't ready yet. She greets me at the door, and walks to the cage and gets inside. Now, I can imagine her sitting and laying and hanging out on the top of it while I'm at work if there is a kitten inside.
I told the lady I could bring Ginger, but she didn't seem to like the idea. She said it was a controlled environment, and I said that someone else could hold her leash outside of the visiting room. She then talked to her director who advised against it. So, Ginger stays home.
I better get to bed. It was slippery and dangerous outside, a good meal tonight, and a big day tomorrow.
:bighug:
Good night.
 
If you've got a blanket, or something that smells like Ginger, take it with you for T Hanks to smell - in case you take him home. He can get used to the smell on the ride home. And see if there is something from the shelter that T Hanks has been sleeping on, for Ginger to sniff first, before seeing him.

Sleep well - definitely a big day tomorrow.
 
Darn, I saw this was recently commented on and was hoping Dyana was posting an update. ..


Skooter and I are also anxiously awaiting to see if this was a match made in heaven....

He is beyond adorable!
 
(((Dyana)))
He is adorable! I can't wait to hear an update.
Whatever you decide today, I will be behind you.
My new cat, Cashmere, looks like Lucy, and that bugged me a little until I actually met her.
But just like you, I couldn't help myself.
She's been with us for 2 weeks now and it's so true that ECID, and I don't confuse them or I don't expect her to be like Lucy.
Besides, what's wrong with being attracted to a cat who wears a similar coat to the one you loved and miss so much wore?

I wasn't entirely sure if I was ready for a new cat either, but I am glad I adopted Cashmere.
Ginger was doing wonderfully making me feel loved and making me smile.
But the new cat has brought excitement (and a little worries) back into my life.

I'll check back for an update!
 
They tried to get me to take two, but I only took one :)

The baby is so cute. He looks just like J.D. He almost slept on the car ride home. He would look into my eyes, and kept doing the both eye blink, like he was tired, or saying I Love You.

He does have diarrhea and the lady said it was from the wormer medicine.

Ginger touched noses with him, for a while, through the cage, and then a few moments later hissed and the baby backed off. Ginger has mostly be sitting under the Christmas Tree. I gave them both some food next to each other on either side of the cage bars, but only the baby ate. I know he wants to come out and play. You should have seen him at Petsmart, hanging from the door to his cage and swinging back and forth like a monkey, and hanging from the door knob, like he was trying to open the door.

I have taken two pictures of him in the cage so far. I would like to take him, out but I need to be with Ginger for a bit first. It's hard not to play with the kitten, but Ginger comes first.

The other kitten Prim Rose that they tried to get me to take (two for the price of one), didn't play as much and just sat on my purse a lot, and when I decided to only take T Hanks the little female was playing with the ends of my long hair and getting tangled up in it. I felt bad about not taking her, but I just figured Ginger would have a hard enough time with one, let alone two. Ginger was my deciding factor. I can still go back and take Prim Rose, or another kitten? if I decide to. There was a family outside the door waiting to take a look at Prim Rose as I was filling out the paperwork.

Pictures soon.
 
Oh Dyana, I am so happy to read this! I am sure Ginger will warm uo soon.

You are right, as harf as it is, its a good idea to spend some time with Ginger...

Looking forward to seeing pictures!
 
My only thought to throw out for your consideration is that two kittens will play together and have similar energy levels. Ginger is older. It's like Gabby and Gizmo. Gabby tolerates Gizmo's antics and all he wants is to rough and tumble with her -- which she wants no part of.
 
awwwww, I'm so glad to hear that you have found a new kitten. That will be a big change from having two older cats!

In the rescue where I volunteer, we tell people to think about the existing cat. Sometimes it is easier for them to accept two kittens that just one. If Ginger wants to just sit around, and T Hanks is pestering her to play, then it might work well to have two kittens to play with each other and leave Ginger alone. On the other hand, she might like having a playmate. I think you'll be able to tell. Take your time though. It's a big change for her to have a kitten around, and she may not be happy at first.
 
((((((Dyana Ginger and T Hanks))))) agggggg The suspense was killing me!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Big time congratulations---We are so happy for you! Please give T Hanks a big hug and kiss and scritches from me and Tiger!! :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
And upon further consideration, I think Sienne and Libby make a good point, two rascal kittens might make good companions as long as they don't gang tackle poor Sweet Ginger, but I am such a softie, I would have taken all of them home with me....:woot:

Anxiously awaiting pics!
 
Congratulations, Dyana!!!
He is a lucky lucky kitty!
He sound like such a joyful boy.
Have you decided on his name?
I hope Ginger and the kitty become friends soon.
 
Yay..... am so excited for you! The fact that Ginger touched noses before hissing is a good sign. I cannot wait to see the pictures!!
 
No name yet.
I was afraid that two kittens playing and rough housing would be too much for Ginger.

I let the kitten out of the cage, and he is exploring the living room, kitchen, and Ginger is (was) just kind of watching him. She just did a big hiss, and the kitten goes running back under the Christmas Tree.

The basement door is open and she can go hide down there, although I am kind of trying to guard it, as I don't want the baby to get lost down there. I keep telling Ginger "Good Girl", I don't know if that helps, but she did lift her back to my pet as she passed me.

I tell you one thing, I think that kitten is going to sleep well tonight, and maybe Ginger will go investigate him more then. I intend to keep him in the cage when unsupervised to a couple of weeks.
 
Dyana,
Concatulations! I'm so happy for you. The little one is going to bring you lots of joy. This was meant to be.
He now has a wonderful home!
Ginger will get use to him and she will know that she is always first! Waiting for pics.
Paula:joyful:
 
He is beautiful, Dyana! I really hope that you too bond, he is a super cutie! Congratulations. I am sure JD will approve immediately! keep us updated. He looks so sweet.

Wishing you the best!
 
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I can't get the picture to work.
I used to down load them to my camera's program, and then crop and resize them, and then save them as a name so I could find them, and then down load them into Photo Bucket, to get them on this board, but it's now working.

I am going to take Ginger for a walk...
 
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