We're getting a cat! He's my cousin's 12-year-old brown and white Maine Coon. This is great on so many levels. 1. He's the same type of cat as Butterscotch, so I know what to expect re: fur everywhere, cuddlyness factors, etc. 2. My cousin is so in love with this cat (he has to give him up due to several factors, one being his daughter is possibly allergic), that he's willing to pay for everything, including grooming, vet fees, etc. , so we technically don't have to pay for a thing (although of course we will pay for standard everyday supplies). 3. We were planning on getting a cat anyway (albeit a kitten, but hey, a free cat's a free cat). 4. He's supposedly lovely and has a dog-like temperament (very friendly). 5. He's GORGEOUS!
His name is technically "Hershey" but doesn't he look like a little old Jewish man? Hershel is pretty much the only name we can get away with calling him as it sounds close to Hershey. And frankly, the name Hershey just does not do it for us. We added the middle name Moishe for fun. Also, all my cats had middle names--Butterscotch's was Caramel and Smokey's was Robinson--is that crazy? We're still getting Milquetoast A. Shamato, our soon-to-be kitten, once we're more settled.
But, of course, let's not forget the late Butterscotch, a.k.a. Buddy, may he R.I.P. And Elijah, Petunia, Max, Cosmo, Coty, all the D'Amato's beloved family pets. They can never be replaced.
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