Say Hi to Cami

So… our family is growing.  Yesterday we welcomed Cami into our home.  Thank you to Mending Hearts for matching us with the kitty cat that is right for us.  Cami loves all people, but so far not a big fan of Suzie.  Which I know will take some time.  She loves climbing and finding cozy hiding spots.  She is still trying to get used to her environment, and I know that will only take some time. 
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I am excited to have Cami part of our family, and I pray that she will be comfortable around Suzie.  But patience is necessary.  I also learned that she is more active during the nighttime.  So, she explores, splashes around in her litter box, and eats.  She might be more active at night because it is quiet, and she feels more comfortable in the quiet night.  Which is fine.  I am just going to let her do her thing. 

So fun times so far.  Just to let everyone know… I know nothing about cats, but so far so good.  Apparently, they just seem to take care of themselves.  But I haven’t gotten bitten or clawed at, so I must be doing something right. 

Right now, I have a big gate separating our dining room and kitchen from the living room and upstairs.  So, Cami is only able to explore the kitchen and dining room and is constantly keeping an eye out for Suzie.  I am separating the two animals in hopes to get them comfortable with each other.  Hopefully Cami can see that Suzie isn’t going to be a threat. 

Anyways exciting times and also found out that apparently cats eat a lot less than dogs, or at least less than Suzie, which makes sense.  Suzie is 95 lbs. and Cami us about 7lbs maybe?  I don’t know how to weigh cats.  But she is easy to pick up, or at least tolerates it when I pick her up. 

I have always been a dog person which speaks to my personality.  I like training dogs, have being in control when having a dog.  But I learned quite quickly, you do not really train cats and that cats just kind of do their own thing.  And apparently cats like more quiet environments, which is not something I am used to.  I am loud, I know that my dog Suzie fits my loud behavior.  Yet, Cami is more delicate, soft, quiet, and calm… which is something I cannot train out of her, but something I need to adjust.  Which is totally fine. 

I am thankful to God that Cami seems to be very gentle with the kids.  Even when Ben pets her in the “wrong” direction.  Cami doesn’t seem to mind or at least tolerates it. 

I pray that Cami will have a good life with us.  Again, thanks to Mending Hearts.  And I do recommend anyone that is looking for a dog or cat to give Mending Hearts a try.  Especially cats and kittens.  I honestly wish I could take more cats into my home; they have a lot of gentle cats over there that are looking for a good home.  

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