A Holiday Surprise

Late on Saturday December 26th, I got the urge to check a local animal shelter for available cats. Lo and behold, I saw a picture of a little black kitty named Luna, the moniker I gave our precious stray who adopted me in 1999. It seemed like a sign to fill out the online adoption form. With my husband unaware, I noted this fact and lack of certain adoption plans. A positive comprehensive phone interview ensued, during which I asked if they had young siblings available. They did, and encouraged us to visit with cat carriers on hand.

Fast forward to Tuesday, the 29th. We went to the shelter. Unsure what to expect, my husband and I were led to visit a pair of three month old kittens named Luna (!) and Beauty. We fell in love with these dolls and brought them home that afternoon. Jezebel isn’t thrilled so far, but she’s behaving well as expected and adapting.

Above, the sleeker Luna is preparing to ambush her sister. On that note we have decided to change their names. Greeting another Luna messes with my head. And my little brother nicknamed his now ex-girlfriend Beauty, their breakup unpleasant. Ugh…

On a fun note, these darlings have extra toes, an interesting mutation made famous by enthusiast Ernest Hemmingway. Even cooler, our honeymoon spent on Key West included a visit to the author's home.

Look at those toes!

What do you think of the names Terra and Polly? Spellings aside, can you guess the inspiration? And how would you address a bold kitten as anything other than some fierce flying dinosaur?

~wink~

Happy New Year!