What can I say about Whitey/Ares( yes, named after the god of War) he is wonderful!. I searched for some time to find a new kitty and went through several rescues but none seemed to be the right fit. After making a mistake on paperwork for Maine Coon Rescue I was contacted by Brittany. After completing the adoption application I was then contacted by Alyssa. We had several lovely conversations about Whitey(Ares) and what I needed to do. The next step was speaking to Jennifer, his foster Mom. Again I had several wonderful conversations. After I was approved for adoption my Mom, Niece, and I drove to Maryland to get him and meet Jennifer at the designated meeting point. It was a very emotional moment for all.
Ares now resides in northwest NJ (country area of the state) in a house shared with Annie, our dog(also a rescue). He has adjusted very well except for one hiccup. Seems as though he was never exposed to a dog. Or if he was it was in a negative way. At this time we are working on getting him used to sharing a residence with Annie. It will be a slow process but we will get there. Other than that Ares enjoys lounging in his cat tree(as in his picture), playing with a laser light and other toys, has become a fan of brushings, and most of all being by my side. He constantly follows me around the house and when I am sitting has his head on my foot or lays on my lap or chest. He is very smart and learns quickly and is very curious. Mom says he is like Sherlock Holmes. Since he is an inside-only kitty but wants to go out he has adjusted very well to a Come with Me Kitty Harness. We have taken several short walks around the yard which he enjoys quite a bit. Oh, one last thing. He actually picked his name. I was looking at names on my computer and when the cursor landed on Ares he jumped up on the desk and hit my hand with his paw. I said, "Ok buddy you got it"! Ares is truly a joy and I am so glad he is here to stay. |
