Upcoming additions to the family
For the last 3 years the only thing alive in my house has been me. That changed a few months ago when I started classying up the joint with some plants. So I’m still the only ambulatory living thing.
Shortly after 31 January that will all change. I’m going to be getting two beautiful Devon Rex cats from a breeder in Siler City, NC.
I’m kind of surprised at how excited I am to have these two girls come to live with me. I never thought of myself as a cat person, but I’ve met a few cats in the recent past that have cozied up to me, so my mind started changing.
I went on a Google hunt for cats that don’t shed and after passing by the hairless cats I found the Devon Rex breed. Anyone who knows me will know why the Wikipedia entry piqued my interest:
The typical Devon is active, mischievous, playful, and very people-oriented. They have been described as a cross between a cat, a dog and a monkey. They are high-jumpers and will try to occupy any space large enough to admit them. With this trait, they are often found in odd nooks and crannies of a closet, shelf, or laundry basket.
A cross between a cat, a dog and a monkey? I’M IN! 
After doing some more research and looking for rescues it seems like there aren’t a whole lot that need rescuing.
So I found the breeder and went to her place yesterday. The cattery was immaculate and the family was very warm and welcoming. I went into the cattery, sat down on the bench and had two Rexs jump on my lap instantly. Later on she brought out the kittens and while I was holding one she nuzzled and then climbed up onto my shoulder.
It was love instantly.
They still need to grow a bit more and finish getting their shots so they’ll be ready to come home with me at the the end of the month. I’m really excited.
Seeing as they are a couple of white haired ladies I’ve decided to name them after my grandmothers… Sophie and Josie. (Unintended bonus points for the Josie and Pussycats tie in
** Update ** The breeder looked at the wrong schedule - The kitties will be ready to come home on the 17th (which just happens to be my birthday :-). Since I’m leaving for Lotusphere on the 19th, I’ll pick up the girls on 26th.