Thanks again to all who responded.
Leroy Brown (Leroy) and Big Jim Walker (Jimmy) have been introduced. I think all of our fears were for nothing.
There was a lot of hissing at first, and we started thinking that we should have named them ‘Cain’ and ‘Abel’. But the adoption ladies warned us that this happens when they’ve been separated for awhile, and then come back together.
After a half-hour, they seemed to remember that they were brothers. They’re slinking all over the house together, exploring bathtubs and toilets and laundry room. They both love watching TV. Each has his own favorite toy; they play games with lots of feints and bravado, but no blood or fur flying.
Of course, we haven’t gone to bed with them yet; but I’ve been coming down with a bad cold or ‘flu for days, and it hit me big-time today. I probably wasn’t going to sleep much tonight, anyway ;-)
We are thinking that these are the Best Cats Ever; but that’s what every cat-lover thinks, about every new cat.
(It’s sorta like Christmas Trees: each one is the prettiest one a family has ever had!)
I’ll leave you with my favorite Jim Croce song; and thanks again to all. (When I figure out how to do it, I’ll post kitty-pics on my FR page.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO1rMeYnOmM
-JT
Excellent news! And I love your cats’ names:)
May you enjoy your fur boys for years and years to come.
A kitten with humans all by themsleves does not realize how sharp their little teeth and claws are. They instinctively use them in play and can rip you up.
Another cat does not tolerate unrestricted warfare and limits with control are set up. Your hands will thank you if you love playing with them.
Sounds like they remembered each other quickly and are having a great time checking out their new digs together. Wonderful news.
Bummer that The Crud has gotten a hold of you but you’ll have some entertainment if you can’t sleep tonight. Leroy’s and Jimmy’s antics could be good “medicine”.
Hope to see “baby pix” soon. :-)