Topaz

My cat Lucy is such a sweetheart. She's not one you can hold for more than about 10 seconds, but she does love people and sticks close by you. So close that she is constantly underfoot when you least expect it. My sister was visiting a few weeks ago and stepped right on her, to which Lucy's reply was to bite her. I felt so bad for MB & Lucy. The next week, I must have stepped on Lucy three times.

And now that I'm at the house, I spend a lot of time outdoors while Lucy sits at the door staring out at me, lonely.

So I get the notion that maybe Lucy needs a friend to run with and keep her occupied. I thought about it a while and finally decided I had to adopt another cat. I wanted a cat about one to two years old since Lucy is 18 months. I didn't want a kitten. As cute as they are, I'm not sure I can deal with the energy level any more.

But when I get to the Humane Society, the only cats they have are older cats or kittens. I knew that an older cat that is less active wouldn't be a good choice. And how can you not look at a kitten and want to take it home. I saw "Teko" and knew she was the one. The other kittens were just too wild while "Teko" seemed a bit more laid back. Plus, I love "blue" furred cats.

After I got her home, I let her explore a while and meet Lucy. Of course, Lucy wasn't too happy at first but by the next morning things were working out great. Lucy finally has a friend she can run with. I wanted to change "Teko" to a name more suitable and to my liking. I saw those golden brown eyes and decided on Topaz, my birthstone.

Nine days later everyone is happy with only a few spats here and there.



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