Pets

They were actually in the same cage at the pet shop I got them at. Rats are actually social animals, so it's strongly recommended to have at least a pair. They're happier that way, and they bond to each other (and to their owners) quite well.

Pictures of my new cats, at S4Blade's request.

Awwwwwww. So cute. My old cat named Fuzzy that I had to have put to sleep was a Tortoiseshell, and she was so sweet. She followed me everywhere, she was always trying to jump into my lap, and she slept on my back every night. Tortoiseshell cats are my favorites. Tango actually looks a lot like Fuzzy.

Both of them are so cute. Where did you get them from?

Very cute cats! Does Snorlax live up to his name?

S4, we got them both at an organization right where we live. I wouldn't call it a shelter, as it's actually a network of volunteers who trap strays and ferals in the neighborhood (and take in those caught by others), get them fixed and updated on their shots and then rehabilitate them so they become more sociable and used to people, so they become suitable as pets. It's a no-kill organization. It seems it's run mostly by a retired woman, volunteers and a couple paid staff. They take the animals to pet stores in the areas for special events, and otherwise house a lot of their cats in the same building where the woman who runs the operation lives. They are trying to open a shelter, though, but are still short of sufficient funds to do so. They were delightful to work with, and are hoping to have an actual shelter by the end of this year. And I just love tortoiseshells…my parents had one when I was really little (along with a pure black cat), and when we visited the home with the cats, Tango took to me pretty quickly. You might say she chose me. She's very mellow and a sweet little thing, and seems to love rubbing against absolutely EVERYTHING.

Bragatyr, she sort of does. When we visited the house, she basically just laid in one basket and slept the whole time, someone made the Pokemon reference, and it just of stuck after we decided to adopt her. She certainly isn't as active as Tango is, and she is definitely the bigger of the two, but once you start petting her she will just lay there and let you pet her for as long as you stay there to do so.

Beautiful cats Wolf Bird. I do believe that cats choose us sometimes instead of us choosing them. Cats are awesome like that and in many other ways. We have a cat that looks a lot like your Tango. Especially love the pic of Snorlax as her eyes are so expressive. If only cats could vocally talk to us, it would be interesting to hear what they have to say. They do make their feelings known though, lol. Hope you will all be very happy together.

So far we are. Snorlax is relaxing in their condo by a window, and Tango is napping on top of the couch more or less right behind me. She was following me around this morning after I fed them while I was making coffee and my own breakfast. Both of them were on our bed for a time last night, but so far, they haven't slept in the bed with us or sat on anyone's lap. I think it's just too warm for that right now, but as it cools with fall approaching, we'll see if that changes.

nice cats.