I'm such a pushover!

Terry · 10-30-2009, 05:27 PM

My equine vet doesn't play fair.

I stopped by the office to pay my bill, and there was a sign on the door for "free kittens, inquire at desk", and it had a picture of 2 adorable little kittens (so not fair, how can anyone pass up those sweet little faces). So I go in, pay my bill, and tell them that it's not fair to put up a sign like that, because it's sooooo hard to resist! So my vet says, "Want to see them?" Of course!! (Again, so not fair! She knows how much I love cats, and how my husband and I spoil ours rotten, so she knew that if the sign didn't get me, seeing them in person probably would!) She let me in and in front of me I see 12 adorable little kittens running around and playing. As if that wasn't tempting enough, she picks one up and hands it to me saying, "want to hold one?" Duh!

Long story short, I came home with not one, but 2 new little kittens!! (My husband is no help either, because he told me I could have 4!!

) I've got to be the biggest pushover for a cute, furry little face!!

Here are our new girls, Smudge and Beanie:

Beanie is the one looking at the camera in this picture. My husband named her Beanie because he said the little gray spot on top of her head makes her look like she's wearing a little beanie.

Smudge is facing the camera in this picture. I named her Smudge because the black spot on top of her head makes her look like she's got a smudge of grease on her head.

They are both such tiny little things, and both sweet and friendy as can be. Now I just hope the rest of our cats will accept them into the group quickly, and not hurt them.

singing tree · 10-30-2009, 05:34 PM

Uh, oh, Two pushovers in one family. You are in trouble

They are adorable. My vet tried that one on me, but hubby had just finished cleaning out the garage, where our three don't seem to be able to make it to the litter box or outside.... (In their defense, they were not litter trained as kittens...) Any way, the vet puts this adorable little one on my shoulder, where it proceeded to snuggle in. But hubby was very clear on the "no more cats" statement, so I could use him as the "bad guy". But your "bad guy" is not holding up his end of the bargain!!

RenosGirl · 10-30-2009, 06:07 PM

beanie looks a little different....like its her nose that looks a little off to me

Horsie Michelle · 10-30-2009, 06:19 PM

OMG so CUTE!!! Thank God it wasn't my vets office...I would have ended up with all 12 probley lol.

**QuarterCowGirl** · 10-30-2009, 06:22 PM

So aren't you going back to get two more?

tahani z's momma · 10-30-2009, 06:24 PM

they are adorable.

so when are you going to get the other 2 ur hubby said u could have?

Terry · 10-30-2009, 07:55 PM

Thanks everyone! I just couldn't help myself, and no, my husband is no help in that department.

If he'd been there without me, he probably would have brought home all 12!

RenosGirl, Beanie does have a little different look to her that I can't quite put my finger on, but she's such a little sweetheart, she just follows me around everywhere, she purrs up a storm, and we think she's adorable in her own way.

She was actually the runt and she had a special place in our vet's heart, so our vet specifically asked us if we would please take her as our 2nd kitten because she knew that she would be loved and have a good home with us.

qtrhorse1993 · 10-30-2009, 08:15 PM

OMG!!! they are adorable!!!!!

Oran'sMom · 10-30-2009, 08:20 PM

LOL you sound just like me...those cute faces!!!! why didnt you get two more

horsemom4 · 10-30-2009, 09:20 PM

I think they saw you coming and quick put the sign on the door.......

They're adorable and very lucky kitties!

klattekm · 10-30-2009, 09:24 PM

It could be the way the picture was taken but beanie's nose almost looks a little pushed up almost pig-like, I think it's also all the pink around her eyes and nose. She looks tired from a big day of finding new home. cute!

sundancer maiden · 10-30-2009, 10:58 PM

You think your vet's tricky! Mine puts any kittens to be given away in a kennel cage out in the waiting area. Try not looking!!!

snwflk · 10-30-2009, 11:24 PM

OMG- Those are so cute! I love the names.. very cute.. Yeah were are the other two HE SAID YOU COULD HAVE

HE SAID IT. and You printed it.. ITS LAW NOW

Terry · 10-31-2009, 09:17 AM

Sundancer Maiden, your vet is really not playing fair putting the little cuties in the waiting room!

Snwflk, I'm the one that held out and said no to 4 (although it was not easy

). Right now I'm glad I held out, though. It's tough enough trying to ease 2 new kittens into our barn cat family. I'd lose my mind trying to keep track of 4!

Gotta Love Duns · 10-31-2009, 09:23 AM

Oh they are way too cute! I just love having kittens around the house.

Terry · 11-01-2009, 11:03 AM

I love having little kittens around too.

They seem to be making themselves right at home in the barn now, although the rest of the cats are still not willing to be anywhere near them.

Little Beanie gave us a bit of a scare last night. We went into the barn and couldn't find Beanie anywhere (they both usually come running to us as soon as we walk in). We called and called, and we could hear her crying, but couldn't figure out where the cries were coming from. Finally my husband spotted her...in Zena's stall next to Zena's front hoof (Zena's hoof is as big as Beanie is

). Before I could get into the stall to get her out she tried to climb Zena's leg.

I was sure Zena was going to stomp her when she did that, but Zena just picked up her hoof, moved it away from Beanie, and gently set it down. I was so proud of her!! So far today both of the kittens are staying out of the horses' stalls (of course the horses are both outside right now), but hopefully neither of them will do that again anytime soon.

snwflk · 11-01-2009, 11:59 AM

I could barely handle two also!

But glad they are doing well. Sounds like Zena knew she should squish poor kitteh.. GOOD GIRL..

minnowline · 11-02-2009, 02:32 AM

....aawwwhhh...they are so cute! Such lucky kitties to get to go home to your barn and your family! .....and your so lucky to have a hubby who would take 4

home....LOL.....

Gypsy Rose · 11-02-2009, 05:09 PM

oh how precious. I want to hold and cuddle them.

I'm so glad that my vet doesn't do that.

HorseLovinLady · 11-05-2009, 07:48 PM

Awww what little cuties!!!

10-30-2009, 05:27 PM
Terry Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 973	I'm such a pushover! My equine vet doesn't play fair. I stopped by the office to pay my bill, and there was a sign on the door for "free kittens, inquire at desk", and it had a picture of 2 adorable little kittens (so not fair, how can anyone pass up those sweet little faces). So I go in, pay my bill, and tell them that it's not fair to put up a sign like that, because it's sooooo hard to resist! So my vet says, "Want to see them?" Of course!! (Again, so not fair! She knows how much I love cats, and how my husband and I spoil ours rotten, so she knew that if the sign didn't get me, seeing them in person probably would!) She let me in and in front of me I see 12 adorable little kittens running around and playing. As if that wasn't tempting enough, she picks one up and hands it to me saying, "want to hold one?" Duh! Long story short, I came home with not one, but 2 new little kittens!! (My husband is no help either, because he told me I could have 4!! ) I've got to be the biggest pushover for a cute, furry little face!! Here are our new girls, Smudge and Beanie: Beanie is the one looking at the camera in this picture. My husband named her Beanie because he said the little gray spot on top of her head makes her look like she's wearing a little beanie. Smudge is facing the camera in this picture. I named her Smudge because the black spot on top of her head makes her look like she's got a smudge of grease on her head. They are both such tiny little things, and both sweet and friendy as can be. Now I just hope the rest of our cats will accept them into the group quickly, and not hurt them. __________________ In loving memory of Roxy - 00-08. RIP my sweet girl. Proud Army Mom.

10-30-2009, 05:34 PM
singing tree Long Yearling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hartville, Ohio Posts: 1,025	Uh, oh, Two pushovers in one family. You are in trouble They are adorable. My vet tried that one on me, but hubby had just finished cleaning out the garage, where our three don't seem to be able to make it to the litter box or outside.... (In their defense, they were not litter trained as kittens...) Any way, the vet puts this adorable little one on my shoulder, where it proceeded to snuggle in. But hubby was very clear on the "no more cats" statement, so I could use him as the "bad guy". But your "bad guy" is not holding up his end of the bargain!!

10-30-2009, 06:07 PM
RenosGirl Long Yearling Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 1,251	beanie looks a little different....like its her nose that looks a little off to me __________________ Go and love your babies today, and everyday...you never know when it could be the last time.

10-30-2009, 06:19 PM
Horsie Michelle Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Summerfield, FL Posts: 910	OMG so CUTE!!! Thank God it wasn't my vets office...I would have ended up with all 12 probley lol. __________________ ~~"All that we love deeply becomes part of us" ~~ Helen Keller

10-30-2009, 06:22 PM
QuarterCowGirl Welcome and Introductions Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, CANADA Posts: 7,384	So aren't you going back to get two more? __________________ I'm a farmer - I'll grow on you.

10-30-2009, 06:24 PM
tahani z's momma Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: bhc,az Posts: 197	they are adorable. so when are you going to get the other 2 ur hubby said u could have? __________________ turn like a twister Last edited by tahani z's momma : 10-30-2009 at 11:17 PM.

10-30-2009, 07:55 PM
Terry Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 973	Thanks everyone! I just couldn't help myself, and no, my husband is no help in that department. If he'd been there without me, he probably would have brought home all 12! RenosGirl, Beanie does have a little different look to her that I can't quite put my finger on, but she's such a little sweetheart, she just follows me around everywhere, she purrs up a storm, and we think she's adorable in her own way. She was actually the runt and she had a special place in our vet's heart, so our vet specifically asked us if we would please take her as our 2nd kitten because she knew that she would be loved and have a good home with us. __________________ In loving memory of Roxy - 00-08. RIP my sweet girl. Proud Army Mom.

10-30-2009, 08:15 PM
qtrhorse1993 Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Johnstown, New York Posts: 706	OMG!!! they are adorable!!!!! __________________ The world meets no one half way, but your horse will meet you all the way.

10-30-2009, 08:20 PM
Oran'sMom Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 817	LOL you sound just like me...those cute faces!!!! why didnt you get two more __________________ Oran

10-30-2009, 09:20 PM
horsemom4 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 732	I think they saw you coming and quick put the sign on the door....... They're adorable and very lucky kitties! __________________ Riding is a complicated joy. You learn something each time. It is never quite the same, and you never know it all. ~Monica Dickens

11-05-2009, 07:48 PM
HorseLovinLady Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,467	Awww what little cuties!!! __________________ Baylee's Album: http://pets.webshots.com/album/570656187BCJmgs 2008 Foal pics: http://pets.webshots.com/album/569199962cPhBZd

10-30-2009, 09:24 PM
klattekm Halter broke Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 136	It could be the way the picture was taken but beanie's nose almost looks a little pushed up almost pig-like, I think it's also all the pink around her eyes and nose. She looks tired from a big day of finding new home. cute!

10-30-2009, 10:58 PM
sundancer maiden Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Udall, KS Posts: 1,499	You think your vet's tricky! Mine puts any kittens to be given away in a kennel cage out in the waiting area. Try not looking!!! __________________ You don't have to be crazy to be my friend, but it helps!!!

10-30-2009, 11:24 PM
snwflk Started Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,463	OMG- Those are so cute! I love the names.. very cute.. Yeah were are the other two HE SAID YOU COULD HAVE HE SAID IT. and You printed it.. ITS LAW NOW __________________ Suzie Q

10-31-2009, 09:17 AM
Terry Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 973	Sundancer Maiden, your vet is really not playing fair putting the little cuties in the waiting room! Snwflk, I'm the one that held out and said no to 4 (although it was not easy ). Right now I'm glad I held out, though. It's tough enough trying to ease 2 new kittens into our barn cat family. I'd lose my mind trying to keep track of 4! __________________ In loving memory of Roxy - 00-08. RIP my sweet girl. Proud Army Mom.

10-31-2009, 09:23 AM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 10,798	Oh they are way too cute! I just love having kittens around the house. __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse. http://nightfireranch.webs.com/index.htm

11-01-2009, 11:03 AM
Terry Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 973	I love having little kittens around too. They seem to be making themselves right at home in the barn now, although the rest of the cats are still not willing to be anywhere near them. Little Beanie gave us a bit of a scare last night. We went into the barn and couldn't find Beanie anywhere (they both usually come running to us as soon as we walk in). We called and called, and we could hear her crying, but couldn't figure out where the cries were coming from. Finally my husband spotted her...in Zena's stall next to Zena's front hoof (Zena's hoof is as big as Beanie is ). Before I could get into the stall to get her out she tried to climb Zena's leg. I was sure Zena was going to stomp her when she did that, but Zena just picked up her hoof, moved it away from Beanie, and gently set it down. I was so proud of her!! So far today both of the kittens are staying out of the horses' stalls (of course the horses are both outside right now), but hopefully neither of them will do that again anytime soon. __________________ In loving memory of Roxy - 00-08. RIP my sweet girl. Proud Army Mom.

11-01-2009, 11:59 AM
snwflk Started Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,463	I could barely handle two also! But glad they are doing well. Sounds like Zena knew she should squish poor kitteh.. GOOD GIRL.. __________________ Suzie Q

11-02-2009, 02:32 AM
minnowline Halter broke Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atikokan, Ontario Posts: 194	....aawwwhhh...they are so cute! Such lucky kitties to get to go home to your barn and your family! .....and your so lucky to have a hubby who would take 4 home....LOL.....

11-02-2009, 05:09 PM
Gypsy Rose Halter broke Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 177	oh how precious. I want to hold and cuddle them. I'm so glad that my vet doesn't do that.