Funny How Things Work Out

Well as some of you know we had decided to break down an adopt a kitten soon. I'd gone out and bought all the basic kitten needs - litter box, litter, bowls, food, etc. I'd contacted a couple of people with kittens and so forth.

Now where we live there are tons of feral cats dumped off by rotten people when they move out or don't want to be bothered anymore. Most of them are born feral or quickly become wild and won't let you anywhere near them. We've even tried to rescue a few but without a live humane trap, you just can't get near them.

Well this morning Mike had our dog out in the yard for her pee and out from under the bushes comes a gorgeous all black young male cat. Obviously thin but obviously not born feral. Despite repeated happy, over excited dog barking this little guy was absolutely DETERMINED to get to Mike and kept working his way around big, goofy Bella (she likes cats, but is just too over excited about them). Finally Mike brought Bella in and when he went back outside, the little guy was waiting there for him.

So I guess fate decided we needed a little all black male cat (he does have one very tiny spot of white on his lower belly). I guess the time was just right. :)

Here's Mike with the newly named Sebastian moment after bringing him in the house. He doesn't look bad in these pictures but he's actually quite thin and was so filthy to the touch poor thing.

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Right after these pictures Sebastian had a good meal (he was soooo hungry) then later a bath and his ears cleaned. My gawd he has the dirtiest ears I've ever personally seen. BLECH Next will be his frontline flea treatment and a worming. As soon as he's fully dry we'll get some more pictures of him. He was incredibly good natured about the insult of a bath, eyes and ears done, and all the burrs picked out of his tail. Not one scratch on us! :banana:

He's got his appointment at the clinic for shots and a neutering and then we'll be all set. :)

The sort of freaky thing is....I woke up from a dream yesterday with the name Sebastian in my mind for a cat...must have been dreaming about a cat I guess. After we got this kitten all sorted out I asked Mike what he'd like to name it and he says..."I think he looks like a Sebastian!" Now that's just odd. We hadn't discussed cats names, neither of us have ever owned a cat by this name or even know a cat by this name. Kind of one funny isn't it.

Wow, how's that for timing. He looks like a very sweet cat. Kudos to you for taking him in. :)

That's such a good story Jo! Life does always seem to work out when we least expect it. :sunny: Sebastian is going to be in such a loving and warm family!

Awesome story, Jo...

Absolutely heart warming to know that this baby walked into your life like that.. :D

Congratulations

Aww, congrats! I had an black kitty when I was high school, Solomon. =)

Wasn't the black cat in that sitcom about witches several years ago named Sebastion also? He's beautiful! Congratulations on crossing over to the kitty side!!!!!

Aaaaw, I love black kitties! How awesome that he picked you! I have 2 black kitties that I adopted basically the same way--they were dumped at the apartment complex I used to live in and they came right to me while I was outside and followed me up to my apartment. :) I'm so glad he found you--he sounds like a total sweetheart. :aww:

Congrats! :gj: I love black kitties!

Thanks everyone! :)

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there is a kitten out there for you Jo!!!

don't fight the urge any longer!

go...go and find your new kitty!!!

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A quote from MeMe in her recent kitty thread. Guess we didn't have to find him MeMe, he literally found Mike LOL. I'm still amazed that any cat in this neighbourhood would come up to a stranger like that. It's not a cat friendly place, and it's over run with some very nasty feral cats. Sebastian's very lucky that he didn't have a run in with Satan (the boss tom of this area, a huge black and white VERY mean tom that I nicknamed Satan for his incredible mean attitude and freaky yowling growl). That cat will kill kittens and beats up every male cat in the area.

We're very happy with this little guy. Bella the Lab is adjusting though she's just very hyper about the new cat so we're keeping a close eye on that and keeping her mostly on lead in the house. I don't think she'd mean to hurt him but she's just big and goofy. So far Sebastian isn't showing a bit of fear of her and has already given her a couple of swats for shoving her nose too close. He's found a couple of good bolt holes to head for if Bella gets too pushy.

I think we are in kitty love! :love:

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Originally Posted by rabernet

Wasn't the black cat in that sitcom about witches several years ago named Sebastion also? He's beautiful! Congratulations on crossing over to the kitty side!!!!!

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That was Salem ;)

Sabrina, The Teenage Witch's cat right...black and named Salem. One of my daughter's was nuts about that show. :)

He's adorable!! I'm so glad he came by when he did! :aww: Congrats on your new family member!

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

A quote from MeMe in her recent kitty thread. Guess we didn't have to find him MeMe, he literally found Mike LOL.

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Well...see what happened was I couldn't get my telekinesis to work .. so I phoned a friend of mine..the kitty fairy, and asked her to bring you a kitty.

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He is gorgeous Jo!

I am glad he found you guys and now has a forever home!

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Cool story. I've never met a black cat that wasn't a total sweetheart. Those and orange tabbys I think make the best cats.

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

I'm still amazed that any cat in this neighbourhood would come up to a stranger like that.

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The sweetest most person friendly cat I've ever known was a stray.
Nebula gets rather anxious when I'm on vacation...she does not like being left without a person.

Congrats on the new kitty Jo. It's awesome when life works out like that.

I can't wait to see what he looks like a purdy and shiney. ;)

He's looking nicer since his bath. I'll try to get some pics of him later tonight or tomorrow. He may well end up with a kitty buddy as I had actually planned to adopt either one or two kittens from the family of a schoolmate of Mikey. We're still thinking about perhaps taking one of those kittens as a companion for Sebastian and heck 2 cats are never more work than 1 really.

It was like old times curling up today to watch tv and having a cat come and curl up on my lap. I think Sebastian is going to be one of those love bug kitties. :)

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

I think we are in kitty love! :love:

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Awwww... you gots yourself a kitty. :)

I miss having cats. Had a few all blacks (Nicolas and Frances being the last) over the years.

That determined cat was trying to get to Mike cause he knows a good thing when he sees it!

Congrats on the new boy.

Bruce

PS: Sebastian is Greek in origin and means "venerable"

He sure was, Bruce. Not many kittens would stand down a 70 lb barking, bouncing goofy as the come Labrador to try and get a home LOL. So far Sebastian is settling in beautifully and schooling Bella the Lab on what a cat does when a dog sticks it's big cold, wet nose on kitty's behind. :rofl: He's being reasonable about it and Bella is only sporting one small scratch on her nose. She's just going to have to learn that kitty comes with claws and there's somethings kitty won't put up with.

Well after a few good meals, a bath, some grooming and a lot of good naps Mr. Sebastian's looking a bit better and completely at ease around the house already.

Hanging out on the couch....
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One of his favorite spots on the back of the couch....
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Helping Mike and I with some snake records (he did get himself booted out of the snake room during feeding time though)....
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He's got this a few little battle scars but nothing that won't heal in time I think....
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Now the big decision about getting the one of the other kittens our friends have as a buddy for Sebastian....hmmmm......

Ask and you shall receive. :)
Beauty new kitty. Congrats!