Boris has arrived

Boris came today - he flew in at 1.00 and has sure made himself at home since his arrival.

There was no tentative steps out of his cage - he just stomped out
There was no nervous walking around - he just circled his room sniffing
He then came up to me - tried to climb my leg and then lay in my arms purring

The happy arrival was tainted by the sad passing of my beautiful red heeler dog last night. She dislocated her hip and a combination of not being able to put it back under anaesthetic and some other severe health issues meant that I had to make a horrifically difficult decision.

Welcome Boris
RIP Molly

So sorry to hear about Molly - that must have been a tough decision.

Congrats on your new arrival though - that is one handsome beast!

xx

I'm so sorry for your loss - what an awful time for it to happen when you were expecting such an exciting bundle of fluff! :(

Boris looks awesome :) I didn't think you could get maine coons with that sort of colouring until I saw IrishKitty's. I love it - they remind me of Jess from Postman Pat (my little cousin, also called Jess LOVES postman pat so I get to watch a lot of it when I'm home).

I'm sure the new little guy will help you through your grief.

xx

I'll echo others. Congrats on Boris coming home and sympathies for your hard choice with Molly.

Looks like Boris will be in charge by 4pm.

So,so sorry about your lovelly Molly but it sounds as if that handsome Boris is going to be trying very hard to help you recover just a little with that look at me attitude.How awful though that what should have been such a happy day has been tinged by such sadness,luv &cuddles to you...xxx

Sorry to hear about Molly :( she has such a kind face.

Boris looks brilliant :) seems to be an MC trait to be supremely un-bothered by any major change!

So sorry to hear about Molly, what an unbearable decision to have to make :sad1:

Aside from Boris being very cute, he sounds like he'll be a good tonic for you all x

What a bittersweet day, so sorry to read about Molly.

Boris looks such a sweetie I love his colour with his white bib!

BTW are you going to have to change your user name now???

Boris is outside in the fernery now - not looking like coming in any time soon - all those plants and smells!!!!

He has 2 cats watching him intently and Sarah is stalking him - he doesnt seem to notice so far!!!!

So very sorry for your loss :sad2: Run free at the bridge Molly x

Welcome Boris he is purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrfect :wub:

Well things are not going to plan for Sarah - she is stalking him and hissing and spitting but he keeps finding new and exciting things to take his attention away and off he goes investigating and then she has to start again and

Stalk
Hiss
Spit

It is very tiring for her - I have had to put him in his room a couple of times for a kitten sleep just so she can have a rest from all the running around trying to scare him. She is very confused as he is not acting correctly

On another note my poor cocker spaniel Cody is fretting. I am in a quandry because although he likes to be inside he is not 100 % trustworthy with the cats as poor old Molly was ( mind you she was only 8). The kitten could have jumped on her head and she wouldnt have cared. He is ok and doesnt chase them or anything but not sure if the kitten jumps on him!!! I will try short spurts and keep an extra good eye on him.

The cocker spaniel has been inside and Boris did in fact jump on him and he did exactly nothing so seems I was worrying for nothing.

Anyway here are some shots of a very settled in kitty

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Aww :) I love him! He's such a cutie!

I love Boris! Look at those big, big eyes, and long legs like Thumper out of Bambi! Love his black and white markings, and how cool is he to have settled in so quickly, so unfazed by the others.
Looking forward to hearing more tales of his adventures!

At the same time, I'm very sorry for your loss. I am sure that Molly will always be with you xxx

How adorable, really made me smile - in picture 3, he's got such a fab expression on his face. And in picture 1 it's like a black cat is sitting on top of a white cat - didn't realise that his back legs were white in previous pics!

He is adorable, such an impish look about him. I bet he will be ruling the house soon.