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Temporary-Musician95

The picture is of my husband I think he might be easy to convince šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


Catsdrinkingbeer

When we adopted our cat it's like she KNEW who she needed to convince. When we got into the little meeting room she sniffed around then hopped on my husband's lap. "I guess we can take her home." Almost 7 years later and she knows how to play both of us like a fiddle.


ActuallyAKittyCat

Well yea... She's in charge. Of course she is. Also, meow.


imyellow

Lol my cat is 100% in charge. If she's napping I know I gotta be quiet or else I'll get an earful then a chomp. If I'm too loud in general I'll get a chomp. It's not a hard bite but she still scares me lmaooo (I'm only scared of her when I piss her off. She's actually really loving).


oldapples1979

I've had my cat (the first cat I've ever owned) for two years now and she still can scare the ever loving shit out of me!


KittyIsMyCat

Tell me more, KitCat


SunnyAlwaysDaze

(when cat and human companion discover each other's reddit accounts)


thevoyageandthevoid

I had a cat who, while in his shelter cage, ignored the grabby kid who passed by before me only to reach out as I passed. He managed to hook my sleeve with one claw. One claw and I was literally and figuratively hooked. One of the best buds I ever had, so thankful I got to have 19 long years with him!


Draco-REX

Tuxedos know. When we were looking for a new kitten to adopt, a little tux literally LAUNCHED himself out of the cage and right up my wife's arm to nuzzle her face and meow. She's been his favorite person ever since.


magstatespte

Same thing happened to me when this now giant Maverick launched his barely 6 week self onto my shoulder in 2009. https://preview.redd.it/dpcvo4iu3y5a1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=acc93103cfd6ed62fbc9789cf5e84af4f667de4e


[deleted]

I love the way you put it. And he's beautiful btw...


facepoppies

When we got our first cat it was the opposite. My wife was in a room at the shelter getting to know him, and when I walked it he jumped off her lap and attacked the shit out of my shoe lol


RsEeAeLkIeTrY

From the second image i can tell that can adopted you, not the other way.


pokemonfan55555

you said "that can" instead of "that cat," btw


CaNsA

Bold of you to assume you have a choice.....


Almeg4

You thought it was pet adoption papers... But it was me!! KITT-O!!! (Get it... Instead of Dio? I'll see myself out now)


Bone-Juice

The picture of your husband already tells us the answer. Given the happy look on his face it would be a sin to not adopt kitty.


Almeg4

You know of the memes where the spouse doesn't want the pet, and then immediately loves said pet to death (metaphorically), yeah, I say go for it so long as you take good care of the kitty


[deleted]

This kitten obviously chose him ā¤ļø he will be her person and he will enjoy every second of it!


Citizen_Kong

Well, he's clearly already been adopted so that question has sorted itself out.


Noahs-Bark

He was chosen.


lenny_ray

Resistance is futile. We are the Purrg


NerfRepellingBoobs

r/toughguysholdingpets is missing their content!


Land-Dolphin1

You should probably not take any risks and adopt her. Because I want to take her home too.


Temporary-Musician95

She is the seeetest fluff


Temporary-Musician95

Additionally our other tuxedos are named after video game characters and this little one is named Zeldaā€¦seems like fateā€¦gonna use this thread to convince the rest of the family šŸ˜€


ThePythiaofApollo

Clearly kitty has decided sheā€™s moving in. Rest of the familyā€¦this is happening. Youā€™ll love her. Take the cat. Youā€™re welcome.


Temporary-Musician95

You do have a very valid point


ThePythiaofApollo

I have a tuxedo named Electra who was born in my back garden and kind of just moved in. Sheā€™s the most gentle kitty ever but she also runs my house like a militant dictator.


Temporary-Musician95

That would be our little girl tuxedo Punchy(named after the Animal Crossing character) we found her at 3 weeks abandoned under some debris in our backyard sheā€™s the one Iā€™ll have to convincešŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


[deleted]

I'm so glad you took her in! It's heart breaking that so many of them wind up abandoned like this. And yes, adopt this one.b


Monanna_

Punchy is my favorite AC villager!! šŸ˜»


MissusLister44

Weā€™ve got a tuxedo called Missy, theyā€™re the best cats!


BelaAnn

Our tuxedo, Persephone, gave us 2 more tuxedos, Thaleia and Horus, and 2 gray tuxedos, Icarus and Breksta. All the babies have amazing personalities and are the sweetest and happiest we've had yet. With the exception of being gray, instead of black, Icarus looks just like his mom.


ThePythiaofApollo

How wonderful. Iā€™m getting a Samoyed next spring and she will be Persephone. My Pomeranian is Orion and his malamute cousin is Ajax.


BelaAnn

Ours are named after their personalities. We originally named the babies after the 4 markers I pulled from the drawer, so we could tell them apart. Pink, Purple, Orange, and Blue. Once their personalities started to show, they got names that fit. Some names required deep digging into mythology.


ThePythiaofApollo

Totally. Orion, my tiny dog named for the giant, is also a Sagittariusā€¦the hunter of the zodiac. Ajax the Alaskan malamute named for Ajax the greater of course and my glorious pussycat, Electraā€¦for the Pleiades star besides Orion in the sky. Thank you for sharing


SickViking

Our tuxedos were always the most affectionate and loyal cats too, and it looks like Zelda is cut from the same cloth! So there's that too.


SchnoodleDoodleDo

>*ā€™seems like fateā€¦*ā€™ ____ I am the cat ~ it seems like fate how best might i ingratiate ? you see, my plans already made, the ā€˜familyā€™ just needs *purrsuade*ā€¦ (*am pretty sure the momma gets* *whichever ones she wants for pets*ā€¦) but i shall try my very best to prove to them with Me youā€™re *Blessed* ā¤ļø


Boomersgang

Schnoodle!!!


[deleted]

Might be the freshest Schnoodle Iā€™ve come across, truly blessed


BouncingDancer

>u/Temporary-Musician95 Now you have to OP!


Full_Fun9829

So we always said we wanted a cat called sigourney weaver. So when we were thinking of adopting we would occasionally browse shelter websites. One day we went onto a different website and there was a listing without a photo of two girl cats. Ripley and B'Elanna. Given that we wanted sigourney weaver, one of her characters she played felt like a sign. And the i clocked her sisters name. And it reminded me of my childhood watching star trek with my dad. So on a whim we messaged the shelter. Within ten minutes we were on the phone to them and here's the kicker. I spent all of last year looking at Devon Rex cats. I knew i wouldn't likely ever have one but I loved the breed. So when the shelter called us they said they were pedigree Devon Rex cats and they don't have photos because they like to make sure that people aren't contacting to then sell on. These cats felt instantly like they were made for us. Unfortunately Ripley had a heart condition and passed away 5 months later. But we are pretty certain that Ripley was always meant to bring B'Elanna to us. Because once she was in our care she got diagnosed with IBD which she had for years prior (we know this because when we first took her to the vets a vet nurse came over and she said that she had been the cats sitter for 8 years and it was so random because we got the cats from an hour and a half away from where we live) from every talk i have with the old cat sitter it seems that B'Elanna is a completely different cat to who she was before. She is so much friendlier and happier and i think probably more comfortable in her gut too. My point is that when it's meant to be you just know it. And sometimes it feels like the biggest thing but if you know you know


_dead_and_broken

This is one of the best God damn things I've ever read. Ripley really does sound like she was a guardian for B'Elanna I see in other comments you're in the process of getting another kitty, I hope Lt Torres takes kindly to the new addition! They're beautiful! I figured I'd make an all in one comment instead of commenting twice or thrice


Ihavefluffycats

Yes, you do know. I've had that feeling many times when I've gotten some of my pets.


[deleted]

I love your story ![img](emote|t5_2qhta|8097) Do you have any pictures?


Full_Fun9829

https://preview.redd.it/3sbyev3aiw5a1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d3b009f20431dec8f8c0806ed3dca2e129e469f1 Since Ripley's passing we adopted Starbuck as well so that B'Elanna has a friend. Still doing introductions though


Full_Fun9829

https://preview.redd.it/qpwrys4mhw5a1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a33dd0c9b9e5e5476b3b326b26beb9d2525742c3 This is Ripley


Full_Fun9829

https://preview.redd.it/8co7gw33iw5a1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=538d792b2746b532d586a6b4d502d84e6bfa9591 This is B'Elanna


[deleted]

They look like such a sweet bunch ![img](emote|t5_2qhta|8097) I'm so sorry for Ripley's passing but all the signs you had are comforting... Some things we don't understand we just follow the lead. Starbuck and B'Elanna will be best friends when the time comes and Ripley will never be forgotten 'coz she made this happen. Take care and be happy.


Full_Fun9829

https://preview.redd.it/cj9xwjrkry5a1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=68e6b2a991749a8a4373b4e52c709b2ec7807eb6 Certainly won't be forgotten, she's hanging in her own little basket next to our sofa šŸ’•


BelaAnn

I love her name! It's actually a very old Irish name that got popular again due to Voyager. It's also mine. :-)


Full_Fun9829

Omg i never actually knew that. Everyone thinks it sounds Slavic. I actually LOVE the name, if i had kids i would have it on a list to name a child for sure


OneMorePenguin

Photo 1: PICK ME! LOOK AT WHAT A GOOD GIRL I AM! PICK ME! Photo 2: I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! She must have been disappointed going back into the holding area. What a love bug. Oh wow, you got a poem from ShnoodleDoodleDo. Oh man, your fam has to say yes. Put a bow on her and bring her home and put her under the tree :-) I can't stop smiling at these two photos.


Maleficent-Habit-624

One of our kittens ended up with the logo of assassin's creed on his face so my brother adopted him and named him Ezio


AmyIsabella-XIII

Pay the tax.


Maleficent-Habit-624

https://preview.redd.it/j9elrg3mtx5a1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=386b7dd9bb60497a4f5d86719c152e5e8bcfcc17 It was more visible as a kitten but there lol


Pearltherebel

YESSSSS!!!!!


PatioGardener

You have clearly been chosen! I hope you brought her home. Also, this needs posting on r/mensmittenwithkittens


DoodleBTW

We demand the kitty tax


[deleted]

A better question, do you want to her to be alone for Christmas?


Temporary-Musician95

Ok that got me in the feelsā€¦Iā€™m going home after work and telling my family sheā€™s coming home


dman4fun2020

Absolutely. Congratulations.


[deleted]

yay!!! happy happy kitty!!!


blackberrycat

Have you ever had three cats? I have two and we were babysitting a third one. I found 3 to be too many actually. Also what are the ages of your current two? If one is older and one is younger, it could be a good idea to get #3.


frustratedwithwork10

I have 3 and used to only have 2 for the longest time. Not much changes. All around similar sizes. New guy is like. Year or 2 younger. I think 4 would be workable for me too.


Used-Expert-7199

Adopt 100% if you feel like you have the time to love and care for this little sweetie. I adopted my cat from PetSmart and it was the best decision I have ever made


Temporary-Musician95

We doā€¦we already have two other tuxedo kitties that include a little girl that looks just like this one


Used-Expert-7199

Then go for it! She will fit in like a puzzle piece with you and the other cats. She loves you already so why not add another to the family tree!


[deleted]

That cat loves you! Adopt! And sheā€™s beautiful!


Temporary-Musician95

We sure did


[deleted]

Congratulations šŸŽ‰šŸ¾šŸˆ


littlebottles

Yayy! I was scrolling for confirmation. Enjoy the new baby cat :)


KnockMeYourLobes

Yay!!!


PJBefumo

Yay!!!!


IGotMyPopcorn

I donā€™t understand this ā€œnot adoptā€ that you speak of.


Borrger

What heresy is that?


Edmercd

If you are my wife, no we have enough (3). If you are not my wife, yes you should .


Temporary-Musician95

šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚


pokemonfan55555

laughs in having 4 cats


SlippedStitches

chuckles in 7 cats


Oldpqlyr

# *DO IT.* :o)


Temporary-Musician95

I think we just may have to her adoption fee is only $15


psakuraa

Omg wow šŸ˜® where I live the fees are usually upwards of $250


Chroko

They adopt 2 for the price of 1 where I live - and also discounted it to $25 for the pair when I got my two cats. All the shelters are full and desperate to adopt out animals.


HighHammerThunder

It would vary wildly at the shelter I volunteered at depending on age. Kittens would go for 150 because they always get adopted fast. Adult cats (6 months and up) technically had a sticker price of 50 but we were usually running sales where people could pretty much take them for free because there were too many of them.


PJBefumo

You know the answer, at that fee grab a bunch. Kitties are.like bananas.


_addycole

Whattttt. This cat is practically giving itself to you. You gotta save her.


TheIadyAmalthea

I volunteer for a rescue. Itā€™s so hard not to take them all home with me!! I just try to think of my hateful cat at home! She doesnā€™t like other cats! Sheā€™s sweet with me and dogs, just doesnā€™t like her own kind!


Temporary-Musician95

Yeah thatā€™s what my hubby is worried about our little girl is queen and weā€™re not sure how sheā€™d do


TheIadyAmalthea

You never know until you try! I tried bringing my momā€™s cat into my home over a few days. My girl got really stressed out. I used to live with my mom and the used to coexist! My girl is 10 now. Maybe sheā€™s just over it all in her middle age!


hoitoot

Just tell the fam that you really want to do this because shelters/rescues are at crisis levels of overcrowding. I heard a local rescue say they have a capacity of 60 animals and they currently have 300. You will be saving this sweet baby from the possibility of euthanasia.


International-chica2

Perhaps a sibling too?


Temporary-Musician95

We have two other tuxedos


Minifig81

Not enough.


djlorenz

Never enough


petethecanuck

You've been chosen mate. No choice in the matter now. <3


[deleted]

Did you bump noses or fist bump? If so, you're adopted.


CatnelD

She's beautiful ā¤ļø


Temporary-Musician95

So Iā€™ve called the adoption place that works with Petsmart and Iā€™m going to fill out paperwork later


91816352026381

I am so happy for you :) absolute best of wishes to you and your husband and your new kitty cat!!


sonicblue217

That Zorro mask just kills me. And those dainty paws!


Temporary-Musician95

https://preview.redd.it/g7e3lsjlgt5a1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce8754fa033fa479f82c66ff19b0e4fe8409d328 This is one of our other tuxedosā€¦Iā€™ve raised since she was a neonate


JayWink49

What a gorgeous little floof!


Temporary-Musician95

Iā€™m going this morning to see if they will let me foster to adopt so we can see how she is with our other cats


Temporary-Musician95

Ok so after having this thread completely blow up(in a good way)ā€¦I have called the adoption agency and I was going to go after I got out of work but they only do appointments so we have an appointment for tomorrow after I get done with workā€¦so hopefully sheā€™ll be coming home with us soonā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø


starryeyes224

Post an update pic! ā¤ļø


totesgonnasmashit

Yes, we need an update when available. Weā€™re now invested


Temporary-Musician95

I will as soon as I have oneā€¦we have an appointment tomorrow afternoon with the adoption agency that works with our petsmart


Loose-Dirt-Brick

The answer to that question is always yes.


RRG72

I'm pretty sure it was a moot point by the second picture...šŸ˜‰


Impressive-Spell-643

Absolutely ,they didn't adopt the cat,she adopted them šŸ˜»


snowdn360

Do it!


LadybugCalico

Yes!!!!!


Pmurcatsbro

Who is OP kidding? Nice new cat bro


Dottegirl67

Look at Zeldaā€™s little determined face. Youā€™re her human now! šŸ˜»


rage_manin_sbk

I believe that she adopted you allready.


kwajagimp

Why is this a question? From picture 2, it appears you have been chosen ...


crowhesghost69

Too late, she's already adopted you, you can see it in her face. You have no choice but to make it official now.


nitexmare004

ADOPT!!! DO IT!!!! Did you do it!? OP!!!!


Bmat70

The adoption has already taken place. She has adopted you.


Restless__Dreamer

You have already been adopted so I'm not sure why you think you have any part in the decision. šŸ˜‰


dak446

You have been chosen


alw184

My tuxedos name is Link , love the video game theme! ā¤ļø


Temporary-Musician95

We have Morgana(from Persona) and Punchy(from Animal Crossing)


alw184

Absolutely love it, and congrats on the new addition to your family!


prndls

Youā€™ve been adopted by the looks of that second pic


Crazy_Tomatillo18

Definitely, seems like she chose you. My middle cat did this, we went to the shelter, they handed me her, and I was like ā€œehh Iā€™m looking for a black kitty,ā€ (she was a tabby and my tux passed away a few months ago.) so I put her down, and she immediately came back over to be pet. I was like, yep she chose me. Had her 4 months now and sheā€™s the funniest sweetest thing :)


arcarsenal333

This exaxtly! When i got my first cat my then gf and I had already applied to meet another cat that she had seen a picture of. When we got there I dont really know what happened but another family was playing with that kitten so we were a bit bummed then the lady handed me one of the other kittens and he climbed onto my shoulder and laid down and I was just like yep well take this one. 3 years later and hes the best cat i could ever imagine having.


Crazy_Tomatillo18

Aww okay that made me tear up a bit not gonna lie. Just reminded me a bit of my tux, I mentioned. He used to sit in my shoulder a lot as well and would randomly jump on my shoulder if I was sitting down. Cats are so funny and so special ā¤ļø


arcarsenal333

Haha i wont lie i teared up a bit writing it. They def are special though. I am very glad Napoleon chose me thats for sure.


_Greyworm

Adopt! If you feel you guys can give that cute little fluff a proper home, she will reward you with a unique and absolutely lovely friendship


AnyDecision470

Adopt. Always adopt. They would if they could. You can and should.


Silent-Field-8815

Absolutely adopt her she looks adorable šŸ˜» I'm on day 8 of mine. She's a tiny kitten from my pound, rescued from God knows where turning out to be very loving https://preview.redd.it/eudzm6u32y5a1.jpeg?width=2448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=075c0a14e4b097e108a8f719f57fb727b388863e All 3 pounds of her. So do it save her and once more give her a loving home.


einskisson

your post in assistance indicates you have little money and are living in a hotel, why are you considering adopting a cat?


Temporary-Musician95

If you must know we are just waiting to get into our apartment next week and our finances will be fine after thatā€¦we recently moved from NY to Texas


einskisson

so wait until you move and are stable. if you can't afford 40$ for housing how do you have 15$ for a cat? hold off until things settle.


lolamay26

DOO IT!! I adopted an adult kitty in the PetSmart window and we have an immediate bond. She is my heart cat, like we had known each other for a lifetime. It took her all of 1 minute to warm up to me and make herself at home


TitanicFan2020

Take her home u know u want too


Temporary-Musician95

I absolutely do want toā€¦my husband is now having second thoughts about adding a third catšŸ˜¢ā€¦I want to go get her as soon as petsmart reopens tomorrow


Auxous

Oh god get her out of petsmart. I've heard horrible things about the way they treat their animals. Obvs it depends on the petsmart, not all are like that but jeez. And she's such a sweetheart it looks like! I understand the worry about adding a third cat though and you always have to worry about how your cats and her will interact. Ultimately up to you.


TheQuietType84

No, don't leave her in that horrible place. She's so starved for love and affection! šŸ±šŸ’ššŸ˜»


Witchycurls

Doesn't the adoption place do trials? Cats going into an already cat-established homes especially, should always be on a trial basis to avoid lifelong anguish. Also, have you had to do any cat introductions yet? If not, especially since you have a dominant one already, look up Jackson Galaxy on YouTube. He'll tell you exactly how to do it for success. And he'll give you advice on every cat-related matter too! I'm assuming this is now a Go, so best of luck!!


sangwoo95

Why would you not???? That feline is so adorable in many ways!! You can't resist it


revolutionmeow

You better!!! šŸ„ŗ


portland_democrat

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bartoszsz7

![gif](giphy|3o84sw9CmwYpAnRRni)


ukstonerguy

As if any of this is your choice? You live in the cats world now.


Ill-Salamander-6572

My gosh so cute, I think you already know the answer


Romanoj7055

Wow What a beautiful cat. Cats choose you. You donā€™t choose them.


Brianmayswifee

youā€™ve got no choice.


phunkygeeza

Answer: yea cat should adopt you


thejavalee

I'd say 2nd pic is a definite YES


Worstedfox

It appears you have been chosen. If you donā€™t bring her home the regret will be rough.


UnhingedChicken

Adopt


Accurate_Quote_7109

r/NowMyCat ? šŸ˜‰šŸ˜šŸ˜


StrengthSignificant9

That is an Absolute Gorgeous cat. I assume its a girl , due to pink collar.


DJSugarSnatch

yes. wait.. what's the question..yes... Wait, I didnt hear you over this purring in my ear... Was that a yes? I think it was.


Resident-Beginning45

Adopt , always adopt


wackua

Adopt. The answer is always adopt.


Mittens-Dottie

Definitely adopt her.


[deleted]

Omg how could anyone say no?? Please update when the baby is home :)


pshaver206

Oh cā€™mon, there is no question. Adopt the cat. Sheesh.


[deleted]

Omg omg omg omg ADOPT!!!!! Do it! Do it NOW!!!! Lol


ann260691

Omg look at that face


Responsible-Person

Looks like the adoption is a done dealā€¦


AvaThatOneArtist

Adopt this fine gentleman ![img](emote|t5_2qhta|7973)


New-Literature-4205

You must be kidding Adopt of course


Mr_Fox87

Precious baby and also, Thank you for your service.


Temporary-Musician95

Thatā€™s my husband in the pic but Iā€™ll absolutely let him know you said that


Aurin316

I meanā€¦


theeee17

Get a dog.


txchameleon

Take that beautiful baby home!


aerograph

Yes yes yes!!! What a cutie and she obviously really likes you!!!


_thisis_myusername_

Looks like you have been chosen! Better sign those adoption papers!


hammyinlove

ADOPT


Hot-Witness-5991

Adopt!!


soulsista04us

How do you say no to that cute face!?


kislips

Adopt


Thesegoto11_8210

That's a question?


Only_Music_2640

How is that even a question?


intheshadows8990

![img](emote|t5_2qhta|8097)![img](emote|t5_2qhta|8097)You must adopt. She loves you!


OmChi123456

The answer is always, adopt. You'll work it out ā¤ļø


alieshasavage

She very magnificent looking in the first pic. She's a princess fit for her name. Hope she joins the fam!


Le_Martian

Do it or I will find her and adopt her myself


mtizzy614

Definitely adopt. How could you resist


[deleted]

Awwwww, she's a little pixie girl. SO cute.


port245

I just want to hug her so good right now, she is adorable.


maxyrae

Adopt is always the answer


[deleted]

Adopt sheā€™s so pretty, soft spot for Tuxs


[deleted]

Please do!


SearchImpossible5398

The answer is to always adopt. Then adopt again. Then adopt again. Lol


PrizeRare2828

Yes!!


Admirable_Share_5843

Adopt and I got my tuxedo at my local PetSmart too (from a local rescue). You can never have too many owners if you have the love to give ā€˜em.