# New kitty. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 26, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185 "2012-11-26T19:12:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/1 "2012-11-26T19:12:44Z")
We have an addition to the household. We lost two of our cats this year and the last cat has been moping. So to liven things up, we went to the local rescue group. [Meet](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/runnerpat/Cats/P1040599.jpg) [Katie.](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/runnerpat/Cats/P1040600.jpg) She was listed on Petfinder as a dilute calico but I think she’s a dilute torbie. We don’t know why she was at the shelter but she’s spayed, all shots and solid as a rock. The first couple of hours, she hid and crept around but quickly figured out there was much attention to be had and room to play. While not as talkative as a Siamese, she does like to discuss how the day is going. Only problem is a bit of hissing towards the [Established Cat](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/runnerpat/Cats/Picture041.jpg) but no real aggression or signs of wanting to fight. Even that’s settling down some and it’s been less than 24 hours. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/2 "2012-11-26T19:21:24Z")
She looks a bit like my dilute calico, [Feather.](http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s142/featherlou/Family/HPIM5124.jpg) Feather is also a bit chatty, but not like a Siamese. We have nice conversations sometimes, usually about why I’m not lying or sitting in the perfect position for her to lie on top of me. 🙂 By the way, Feather was just woken up by me getting the camera - she isn’t a blind kitty. ---
**Author:** ![LavenderBlue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/3 "2012-11-26T19:24:11Z")
Aww. What a sweet kitty! She looks very soft with a hint of longhair in her tail. ---
**Author:** ![Cheez\_Whia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d26b3c/32.png) [@Cheez\_Whia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheez_Whia)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/4 "2012-11-26T19:31:11Z")
Cute! AIUI, the coat is calico if there are any white patches, otherwise, she sure looks like a dilute tortie to me! Congratulations on your new friend! ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/5 "2012-11-26T19:35:24Z")
**runner pat** , both of your kitties are cute. **Cat Whisperer** , Feather is cute too. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/6 "2012-11-26T19:38:39Z")
Thanks, all. She is _very_ soft. Forgot to mention, she’s about seven months old. ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/7 "2012-11-26T21:44:38Z")
Aww, she’s a beauty! Congratulations on your new family member! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Nawth\_Chucka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c57346/32.png) [@Nawth\_Chucka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nawth_Chucka)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/8 "2012-11-26T23:00:00Z")
Pretty kitties all! Congrats on your new owner, she looks in good health. And that’s not at all a terrifying number of videotapes in your library there.\* \*That’s a terrifying number of videotapes. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/9 "2012-11-27T00:07:57Z")
Have you noticed yet if your new kitty is a terrible shedder? Feather sheds more than any cat I’ve ever seen. She’s also a very mild, gentle kitty - a very nice kitty. I hope yours is the same. ETA: I forgot to compliment Katie on how pretty she is. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/10 "2012-11-27T00:12:56Z")
Congrats on your new kitty. She looks sweet. ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/11 "2012-11-27T00:19:31Z")
What a cutie!! I’m going to adopt\* three cats in less than a week and one is a very vocal tortie. I’ve never lived with a tortie before, but I love her personality so far. \*I’m moving in with their mom, but I get to pretend they’re mine. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/12 "2012-11-27T00:31:49Z")
I haven’t seen a real shedding and she’s had a _lot_ of petting. And that’s only a small portion of all the videotapes. ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/13 "2012-11-27T02:26:22Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > We have an addition to the household. We lost two of our cats this year and the last cat has been moping. > So to liven things up, we went to the local rescue group. > [Meet](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/runnerpat/Cats/P1040599.jpg) [Katie.](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/runnerpat/Cats/P1040600.jpg) > She was listed on Petfinder as a dilute calico but I think she’s a dilute torbie. > We don’t know why she was at the shelter but she’s spayed, all shots and solid as a rock. > The first couple of hours, she hid and crept around but quickly figured out there was much attention to be had and room to play. While not as talkative as a Siamese, she does like to discuss how the day is going. > > Only problem is a bit of hissing towards the [Established Cat](http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w197/runnerpat/Cats/Picture041.jpg) but no real aggression or signs of wanting to fight. Even that’s settling down some and it’s been less than 24 hours. OMG, Established Cat is Gorgeous! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/14 "2012-11-28T16:12:27Z")
Pretty cat! What are those things on the shelf? 😕 I’d like to get another cat after the first of the year, but I don’t think the SO will be ready that soon. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/15 "2012-11-28T18:20:34Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > What are those things on the shelf? 😕 > > ( Muving picthur storage dee-vices. ---
**Author:** ![NadineBeyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/22d042/32.png) [@NadineBeyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NadineBeyer)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2012, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/16 "2012-11-30T09:57:03Z")
Aww! Very Cute! ---
**Author:** ![carimwc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ac8455/32.png) [@carimwc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carimwc)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-kitty/642185/17 "2012-11-30T20:24:59Z")
Wow, she looks just like my Punk! [kitten 002 | carimwc | Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/x/t/0093009/photos/carimwc/495161021/) Gorgeous!