Thread: Things I've noticed about my MC kitten...

Hi All,
Well, I've had Sully for two weeks now and he's really come into his own and is a wonderful happy kitten. He plays with Abby brilliantly, not minding being batted at and she doesn't mind being chased all over the house. The thunder of paws is a frequent sound and then their batteries run out and they flop asleep close together. I'm so amazed at Abs, because she has been a bit of a bully in the past and Sully is not a willing victim so she's getting on with the playing.
Things I've noticed about my little MC boy:
He loves his food. And he loves Abby's food. If she asks for food and is hanging around in the kitchen, as soon as it's put down, the little food hoover appears, knocks her out of the way and tucks in. I then have to put another dish down for Abs and they munch away happily together.
He's very good at using the litter tray, but really hunkers down and tries to submerge his back end in the litter. Then he covers it all up very nicely and bounces out to start playing. His fluffy little butt then leaves wee or poo prints for a couple of minutes until he goes in for clean-up. I've learned not to pick him up for a cuddle within 5 to 10 minutes of him having a wee or poo. With any luck, as his little legs get longer, he'll be able to get more distance between the litter and his butt.
He's a chewer. Computer mice, paper, boxes, their new cat tree, and unfortunately my fingers and toes.
He's growing like a weed. He's lost that "light as a feather" kitten mass and now feels like a solid little lump. At 17 weeks he's as big as a five year old Burmese. Check out the couch photo.
He's GORGEOUS. I took him in for micro-chipping as he's starting to show interest in the garden and hovers at the door when Abby is let in or out. Just in case he escapes, I had him chipped. Everyone at the vets just cooed over him and I think I converted one patients Mum into a future Maine Coon concierge.

So. I'm delighted in my choice of MC for the new kitten and I'm really glad that he got to meet Bob, the old boy. Unfortunately, Bob took a turn for the worse on Dec 23 and 24th and I had to take him in to be put to sleep. I had that perfect lad for 18.5 years and he was my special little guy. I hope that Sully gets as long and happy a life as Bob had, he will be just as loved and appreciated as Bob was.

Mark.