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kozar

(2,123 posts)
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 02:15 PM Apr 17

Im back in the life,

Last edited Thu Apr 18, 2024, 07:45 AM - Edit history (1)

It's has been a hard couple years since MrsK passed, and I made the choice about LilBit( my challenged daughter) to go into state care.
About a month ago, my neighbor was here and said, " you need a dog or a cat," Seed planted.
Well I knew, a dog was out of the question, but I also love the kitties. So I made a few calls, found a remote cat place,( we have always adopted, other than LilBit's service dog). The admin spoke to me, listened to MY situation, and then asked me to call back in a few days.
This went on, until, last Thursday when the admin called me and said," can you come meet Gladys? She is 6 years old, quiet, but a bit, assertive. I said, ok."
Long story shorter,
Gladys is on my lap, as I type this, she has explored, ate, jumped on my lap, got my first kitty kiss
Only been 6 hours.
I thanks the admin, who listened,
Say hello to "LilGlad"


Edit, to add

This woman who runs the shelter, didn't charge me.
Not only, did she help LilGlad, she helped a Veteran. I left a donation. If you would like to thank her, just message me.
This woman is doing a big job, In a very small town.

Koz




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Im back in the life, (Original Post) kozar Apr 17 OP
She's beautiful. Thank you for adopting her! Nt spooky3 Apr 17 #1
Good for you Koz. FalloutShelter Apr 17 #2
She is beautiful! arkielib Apr 17 #3
She's lovely! MyMission Apr 17 #4
This is great news...so happy for you both !!!!! Post photos !!!!! Karadeniz Apr 17 #5
Congratulations Dear_Prudence Apr 17 #6
Such wonderful news! Hope22 Apr 17 #7
Lol kozar Apr 17 #12
Congrats! elleng Apr 17 #8
She is lovely! Hello LilGlad. Nanuke Apr 17 #9
I remember your posts from b4. peacebuzzard Apr 17 #10
So they named your cat after my Mother.. Permanut Apr 17 #11
Permanut kozar Apr 18 #59
Congratulations. AltairIV Apr 17 #13
She's a beauty. blm Apr 17 #14
What a good outcome for everyone! Diamond_Dog Apr 17 #15
Torties are the best RainCaster Apr 17 #16
Torties are the best! pazzyanne Apr 17 #51
Hi LilGlad. ananda Apr 17 #17
She's beautiful MustLoveBeagles Apr 17 #18
She's beautiful! Hi LilGlad! May you have many years livetohike Apr 17 #19
Hugs to you and welcome to LilGlad. democrank Apr 17 #20
Yes, democrank, kozar Apr 20 #71
Congratulations on your new kitty... virgdem Apr 17 #21
Love the pic of LilGlad, Koz! Different Drummer Apr 17 #22
"Gordon Ramsay once called me a muppet, so I hissed at him" obamanut2012 Apr 17 #23
Lol kozar Apr 18 #60
Adorable 🥰 hauckeye Apr 17 #24
She is gorgeous! StarryNite Apr 17 #25
She is beautiful. I'm so glad for you. onecaliberal Apr 17 #26
what a lovely kitten kat. AllaN01Bear Apr 17 #27
Adult cats get overlooked in favor of cute kittens Warpy Apr 17 #28
The last time we had an opportunity to adopt from a shelter, we got a 9-year-old kitty. Sky Jewels Apr 17 #41
Wowza Katcat Apr 17 #29
Beautiful kitty Picaro Apr 17 #30
She's a boss!! Congratulations. 58Sunliner Apr 17 #31
😻😻😻😻😻 vanlassie Apr 17 #32
Yeah! You're a cat daddy! Congratulations! She's lovely. Petting a cat is like Ziggysmom Apr 17 #33
Especially when they start purring. calimary Apr 18 #67
So glad to hear from you, Koz! You've been in my heart. Welcome Gladys! n/t TygrBright Apr 17 #34
Congratulations to you and Gladys! diane in sf Apr 17 #35
Very happy for you and Gladys. people Apr 17 #36
Thanks for the update. Friendly fury company is always nice. nt TeamProg Apr 17 #37
It's so nice to have a companion in life, and one who needed a home too. May your days and nights be filled w/ the joy SWBTATTReg Apr 17 #38
So sweet happy for you! Tree Lady Apr 17 #39
OMG, I LOVE her! Sky Jewels Apr 17 #40
So beautiful. Glad you found a loving companion. Fla Dem Apr 17 #42
Gladys Knight is a pip! LudwigPastorius Apr 17 #43
Gladys claiming your lap in only 6 hours... 3catwoman3 Apr 17 #44
Congratulations! Glad(ys) you found one another Mousetoescamper Apr 17 #45
Oh Koz I am so glad for you ❤️ Hekate Apr 17 #46
She looks Rebl2 Apr 17 #47
So happy for you, kozar! JustinBulletin Apr 17 #48
She looks comfortable. So do you. SupportSanity Apr 17 #49
Congratulations, so happy for you!!!! MacKasey Apr 17 #50
I hope Li'l Bit is ok in new surrounds. Best to you all, ED Evolve Dammit Apr 17 #52
Gorgeous kitty DarthDem Apr 17 #53
Cats are such great companions! I'm glad you found each other. Ocelot II Apr 17 #54
I'm so happy for both of you! Dem2theMax Apr 17 #55
What a charmer!! claudette Apr 17 #56
Congratulations! Ilsa Apr 17 #57
LilBit is doing great kozar Apr 18 #62
Awesome Duncanpup Apr 18 #58
Awwww! What a pretty kitty! And sounds like a sweetheart, too! Rhiannon12866 Apr 18 #61
"quiet, but a bit, assertive. " BumRushDaShow Apr 18 #63
What a beauty! She looks like my Bosch, Goddessartist Apr 18 #64
Wow!! 20 years? kozar Apr 18 #65
Yes! Goddessartist Apr 18 #66
Welcome, LilGlad. Lucky lady, lucky Koz. 🥰 Polly Hennessey Apr 18 #68
So glad you got a kitty! CaptainTruth Apr 18 #69
Long haired tabby female KT2000 Apr 18 #70
Gladys looks like a Maine Coon jrandom421 Apr 21 #72
Jrandom kozar Apr 21 #73

arkielib

(118 posts)
3. She is beautiful!
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 02:20 PM
Apr 17

I hope you have a long, happy life together. Having a pet makes life so much better. I can't imagine getting along without one.

Hope22

(1,852 posts)
7. Such wonderful news!
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 02:27 PM
Apr 17

She is so beautiful and a very quick learner. You win the prize for quickest lap sit! 😁💗 As always, my heart goes out to you! Enjoy LilGlad! You both deserve peace and happiness! 🐈‍⬛💗💗🙏🏼😊

elleng

(131,063 posts)
8. Congrats!
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 02:28 PM
Apr 17

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I hope its the GOOD assertive, like 'may I PLEASE have a hug and lunch!!!'

peacebuzzard

(5,181 posts)
10. I remember your posts from b4.
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 02:29 PM
Apr 17

you have had much going on.
It looks like LilGlad is delighted to be a companion and friend in your new chapter.
Many sweet soft days ahead for both of you! Thanks for posting your updates.

Permanut

(5,621 posts)
11. So they named your cat after my Mother..
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 02:30 PM
Apr 17

She's been gone for some years, but she would have loved this. Or maybe she does.

Thanks for posting this, Kozar. Truly beautiful story.

kozar

(2,123 posts)
59. Permanut
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 06:56 AM
Apr 18

Even a bit stranger your Mother, Gladys.
My Mom's middle name is, yep. Gladys.
Funny how life works.

Koz

pazzyanne

(6,556 posts)
51. Torties are the best!
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 07:14 PM
Apr 17

They don't have attitude, they have tortitude or a strong, feisty personality.

More information on tortoiseshell cats:

https://cats.com/tortoiseshell-cats

Warpy

(111,323 posts)
28. Adult cats get overlooked in favor of cute kittens
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 03:32 PM
Apr 17

Last edited Wed Apr 17, 2024, 07:26 PM - Edit history (1)

and that's a real mistake. Adult cats not only have learned a few manners pleasing to humans, they have enough wisdom to be grateful that a human has given them a comfy home and good food. I adopted adults and swore I'd never adopt another kitten.

Gladys has already decided you're good people. That puts you are ahead of the game.

Sky Jewels

(7,133 posts)
41. The last time we had an opportunity to adopt from a shelter, we got a 9-year-old kitty.
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 04:27 PM
Apr 17

Next time, I'll get an even older one. Older kitties need and deserve good homes.

Katcat

(233 posts)
29. Wowza
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 03:36 PM
Apr 17

What a beautiful kitty! I have one that looks similar to her and mine is fussy about everything. She didn’t get the name Miss Priss for nothing.😂

Ziggysmom

(3,410 posts)
33. Yeah! You're a cat daddy! Congratulations! She's lovely. Petting a cat is like
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 03:59 PM
Apr 17

a tranquilizer, makes one calmer. Best to both of you!

calimary

(81,423 posts)
67. Especially when they start purring.
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 08:31 AM
Apr 18

Good stuff! And kozar, thanks for sharing your latest news about your new little friend! I hope you have many “purry” years together.

SWBTATTReg

(22,156 posts)
38. It's so nice to have a companion in life, and one who needed a home too. May your days and nights be filled w/ the joy
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 04:14 PM
Apr 17

of companionship and love...you'll find that companions such as this will be well worth their weight in gold. I've always loved my animal companions, for the daily joys in life, small or large that they may be, that they bring to one's life.

Sky Jewels

(7,133 posts)
40. OMG, I LOVE her!
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 04:25 PM
Apr 17

I seriously felt my heart skip a beat when I saw her photo. (I may have a problem with being a bit obsessed with kitties, hee hee.) Thanks for adopting this beautiful little precious girl!

JustinBulletin

(73 posts)
48. So happy for you, kozar!
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 05:36 PM
Apr 17

I followed your posts in the past and felt sad for you since there were so many painful episodes you were going through. I always hoped you would find some peace and happiness. What a beautiful new friend you have there!

Dem2theMax

(9,653 posts)
55. I'm so happy for both of you!
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 08:35 PM
Apr 17

She will be a wonderful companion. And we all know that you are an incredible person who cares very deeply. She will be loved and cared for. Congratulations to you both!

Ilsa

(61,697 posts)
57. Congratulations!
Wed Apr 17, 2024, 10:40 PM
Apr 17

She's a beauty.

How's LilBit doing in state care? Is she adjusting well? I'll have to do this soon.

BumRushDaShow

(129,341 posts)
63. "quiet, but a bit, assertive. "
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 07:06 AM
Apr 18

A tortie with 'tude!

One of my sisters has a longhair one and yup, she doesn't say much except she can do a stare and glare severe enough to stop the big black lab she was "forced" to live with, cold!

Hope LilGlad enjoys her new spot!

Goddessartist

(1,848 posts)
64. What a beauty! She looks like my Bosch,
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 07:45 AM
Apr 18

who lived to be 20 years and 3 months. Cats are the best! Hello LilGladys!

Sending you lots of love my friend!

Goddessartist

(1,848 posts)
66. Yes!
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 07:53 AM
Apr 18

She was the most wonderful, beautiful cat! Green dragon eyes...she passed in my arms, September 27, 2011.

CaptainTruth

(6,600 posts)
69. So glad you got a kitty!
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 10:10 AM
Apr 18

They can be the best companions, I love mine, & LilGlad looks beautiful & happy!

KT2000

(20,586 posts)
70. Long haired tabby female
Thu Apr 18, 2024, 02:15 PM
Apr 18

You could not have done better. They are so freakin smart with strong mom instincts. She will be very tuned in to you. I am jealous!!

jrandom421

(1,005 posts)
72. Gladys looks like a Maine Coon
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 12:22 AM
Apr 21

Calm, mellow and accepting. More dignified than a male, but she'll be a loving companion for you.

kozar

(2,123 posts)
73. Jrandom
Sun Apr 21, 2024, 06:07 AM
Apr 21

Nope, she's a mix, mostly tortoise, and she, is truly a female. Left her alone yesterday to get groceries. She ate, drank, everything she had ignored since Wednesday.
Meowed at me , loudly when I got home. I had her food
I built her a floating shelf, so she can look outside, she ignores it, she will only look outside, while on my recliner,
LilGlad is truly,a Queen B.

Damn, it feels good to have, a female in the house again!!
Can't be a king ,without a Queen



Koz

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