| I don't even know where to begin. I had been searching for a young Maine Coon mix for quite a while. I wasn't searching for any particular color, and male or female didn't matter. I just wanted a kitten to love. I posted on my Facebook page, and someone shared a link with me for MCR. My life changed that day. I messaged the rescue, and they directed me to the application process. A short time later, I was told about a bonded pair of kittens about a year old. As soon as I saw them, I knew I had to have them! I never intended to have 2 kittens, but they were just so perfect. After speaking with their foster, Nina, I found that these 2 could not be more different although they look almost identical. Sonoma is very shy, while Napa is the outgoing one of the 2. Napa quickly came out of her shell and showed me the love bug she really is. It took some time for Sonoma. In fact, she hid from me under the stairs for 2 whole days. I was beside myself with worry. When I finally got her out (and had the steps enclosed), she started to become much more affectionate and comfortable around me. She also learned to quickly trust my husband, which really shocked me. The funny thing is, my husband is allergic to cats and has been taking allergy medicine so he can interact with and love them too. :) Since I adopted them in March, they have really grown. Sonoma is the chunkier of the 2. She is almost 10 lbs., and Napa is around 7 lbs. Sonoma still isn't too trusting of many people. Only me, my husband, and my daughter can hold her. She still hides from everyone else. However, where I am concerned, she wants all my attention. It wasn't always like that. At first, she wouldn't even climb up on the bed with me, and Napa would steal all my attention every night. Now, it's a fight to who can get there first, and Napa gets jealous and pouts. She will either jump down and lay there staring daggers at her sister, or she will just lay there looking sad. It's actually adorable. They are constantly fighting for my lap all day when I work. They are not the greatest assistants, but I wouldn't change it for the world. All in all, they have completed my life. They are the best companions. I love them so much, and I wouldn't trade them for the world. Thank you, Brittany, Chea, and Nina for all you did for me and for my babies before I got them. I wish I could remember who referred me to you so I could thank them as well. |
