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Erin
Aug. 1, 2008, 09:55 AM
I agreed to foster these two cats for my friend's rescue, because they are wonderful and perfect and I thought it would be a piece of cake to adopt them out... HA! I've been posting them on Craigslist twice a week for two months and haven't had a single inquiry on them. :( (Gotta love kitten season.) They are really tired of having to share my basement with all the foster kittens and want a home of their own! So thought I'd post them here...

I'm calling them Jack and Jill. They were left in a box at a bus stop at the beginning of June. Amazingly, they just sat in their box together and waited to be rescued.

They are two of the friendliest, sweetest, NICEST cats I've ever met, and are very bonded to each other, so I'm trying to find them a home together. They are fixed, current on vaccinations, negative for FIV/FELV, and even microchipped (courtesy of the rescue). They're about a year old... probably last year's kittens. :rolleyes:

Jilly is a shorthair brown tabby with white, very very affectionate and people-oriented. Jack is a longhaired brown tabby and white with a BIG poufy tail, and is a bit more laid back, but will sit in a vacant lap any chance he gets. Both are still very playful, but not as crazy as kittens. They are also both extremely friendly -- they'll walk right up to anyone and say hello!

Jill is IN LOVE with my black lab, although Jack is not so fond of her, so I don't know if they are both used to dogs, but it just takes Jack longer to come around, or what... but I think they would do fine with cat-friendly dogs. They get along OK with other cats, but would probably prefer to have their new owner all to themselves. ;)

I am seriously amazed that I've had such a hard time adopting these guys out... they're super-nice cats!

At the suggestion of my friend at the rescue, I even took some videos... you can see Jilly here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_RYf9CvZHs) and here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpkjbkTw_Ns), and Jack here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncNn60NnJus). Pictures are below...

The rescue charges a $150 adoption fee for the two (which includes activating their microchips and a 30-day "shelter care" type health plan), but if a COTHer wants them, I'll pay $50 of it myself. I really want these guys to find a home SOON!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2640211915_cbe9b339f4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2640185195_ab686583e4.jpg

More pictures: http://flickr.com/photos/13284991@N02/sets/72157605997703104/

Jleegriffith
Aug. 1, 2008, 11:57 AM
They do belong together just look how happy they are. Jack is a big boy! I will spread the word but you know I don't need anymore:D

Erin
Aug. 1, 2008, 12:55 PM
Nah, I think you're set in the kitty department. :winkgrin: But yes, PLEASE put out word among anyone you know who might be looking... I've been describing them on Craigslist as a "cat lover's starter kit" -- they'd be great for someone who's ready to start a feline family, but doesn't necessarily want the rambunctiousness of kittens. These two will still play tons (Jilly in particular goes nuts for any kind of dangly toy), but won't be climbing the drapes at 3 AM, most likely. ;)

I forgot to mention, these guys are indoor-only cats, and a no-declaw home is preferred. I'll deliver anywhere within reasonable driving distance of Baltimore.

Erin
Aug. 20, 2008, 12:29 PM
Giving these guys a bump because I think Jack in particular is getting depressed or upset... they really need to find a home!

Jill wants to be with me ALL the time. She'll follow me around and rub around my ankles while I'm doing laundry, washing dishes, etc. I even let her out to visit while I had a bunch of people over this weekend for a party, and she just happily made her way around greeting people, not shy at all!

Jack is not quite as clingy as Jill -- he loves to be held and cuddled, but doesn't need to be near you 24/7. ;) He doesn't like other cats (besides Jill) very much, although he'll tolerate them. But Jill gets along with just about everyone.

If anyone knows anyone who is thinking of getting a cat(s), these two could really use some word-of-mouth advertising. They're really wonderful, sweet cats and everyone who meets them loves them. And they're really sick of being in foster care. :( They're ready to have people of their own! Adoption fee is definitely negotiable to the right home.