Leelu

Well, I made a deal with my honey as all my betta keep dying and it really depresses me. Until we leave Juneau, AK I will not have anymore bettas. I will still read up and research as when we get to NC I will be getting back into them. But as for now I get a new kitty. I went down to the local shelter two days ago and applied for Leelu, when I told them who I wanted the lady literally yelled across the room "Someone wants Lulu!" (When I did meet and greet I called her Lulu and she ignored me, I tried Leelu and she laid down belly up and looked cute, so that is why the name change) Apparently she has been there since July 2009, poor baby! I guess she was waiting for me! Anyways I told the lady she looked cute for me, the lady said she has never done that for anyone else besides staff, so this is a good sign. I am waiting for them to call me, (they have to check references and such) I should be bringing her home today. I will post pics asap! But I wanted to let you all know that is why I have not gotten another betta baby yet. I will still read and learn from all of you (and at all your pic, but until we move to a warmer climate I will refrain from buying I just don't want to watch anymore die right now! Thanks everyone for all the help and support through the loss of my three babies!

Aw Congratulations! cute story! I love the name Leelu its so sweet I think its actually better than lulu lol

Thanks Wilson! I can't wait to pick her up! My other kitties will be none to happy for a while, but they will get over it, just like when I brought Phead in. I just don't understand why no one wanted her, she is so friendly and ran right to the door when the guy went in, like she was saying pick me, pick me! She is Calico with a squat face and medium hair, and she will be spoiled rotten here!

Awww such a shame about the Bettas but fantastic news about Leelu. Can't wait to see pics of your new kitty

Betta or no Betta, I hope you stick around and post as normal and show us lots of pics and come into chitchat

I am not leaving anytime soon, I like you all to much! Plus when I get to NC I will be getting betta, so I still need to learn all the stuff from all of you!!! Don't worries, lots of pics ASAP, they haen't called yet, I am pacing like an expectant father! Yeah, you can't get rid of me that easy!

Did they say they'd get back to you today. If you get the all clear when will you be able to pick her up?

The waiting must be killing you!!

They said they had to check references, as of yesterday the only one they might not have talked to was Tracy, she's a CNA and works odd shifts. After they check me out and all that they said they would call, 1 to 2 days, this is day 2. As soon as they clear me they will call me to come get her. Where's the emoticon pulling out their hair? Just a bunch of waiting, everyone knows I am great with cats and dogs, just not so good at Bettas right now. Might be I didn't have the right temp and all, but guppies have moved into big tank in bedroom and are just overjoyed! it stays about 27 to 28 without heating! I like it hot!

I'm sure it'll all go through fine. You just have to try to pass the time until they call

Here you go....I've added this just for you

How sweet Netty! Thanks Are we all this bad before a new baby come home or into the world? You have been pacing for days? I will hope and pray for an easy birth for her!

I think we are if we're honest I'm not a patient person anyway so it kills me when I have to wait for anything lol

Now you can just keep tearing your hair out

Hoping to hear from them in the next couple of hours. When I went to see who they had, they were calling a guy to come pick up his dog, gorgeous golden retriever, and that was about 2:30ish it's 10am here so I guess I'll take your advice!

I get to go adopt her at noon! I am so excited. I have to go buy her a her own bowl and put together the carrier, but I am ecstatic, pics soon I promise! Thanks for keeping me distracted and sane! A special thanks for the hair puller Netty! Be back in 2 1/2- 3 hours guys!

Lucky you!!!!!

Good luck with the new kitty, I'm sure she'll be very very happy in her new home.

I WANT PICS

She doen't want to look at the camera right now, she is in the bedroom by herself for the moment getting used to the smells, she's loving, then poof she's a brat! So she has a good amount of personality, she should fit in fine in a few weeks! She is an older cat, 6 years old (they were so excited to see her go!) and I am so happy to rescue her!
Sorry about the vent, we had it covered but we rearranged and found more to cover That will happen soon!

She looks lovely, glad she has found a loving home x

Thanks Liz, they said the same at the pound! Usually the older animals don't get adopted. One nice thing about Juneau is they don't euthanize unless the animal is not adoptable (scratching, biting, mean, feral). So they will not euthanize any of the kitties I saw there!

Aww she's really prettyful I hope she settles in nicely! My tortie has a bit of a split personality like that - she'll be your best friend and then *swipe* you get catslapped LOL

I think it is a good trait, she has her own ideas and is not afaid to express them! To many animals at the pound have been abused and lost there personalities inside fear or anger, and though you can work with one like that and bring them out of their shell, it is just so hard and heartbreaking! I am glad she doesn't have the fear factor, we will see as the month passes how she is!

That's fantastic news hun. She's such a pretty girl too. I bet your on cloud nine now and no more hair pulling LOL

Well the hair pulling is over how her and Phaed will do. Leona's easy going for the most part and Nannie is a scaredy cat, but Phaed has always been pushy, afraid she's gonna get a few bites over this. I did find out Leelu was hit at one time or another, she was in the bathroom and I picked up a brush to see her response, duck and cower. Poor baby! She will learn though, the only thing we use is voice and water bottle, the other three are trained to voice, they know tone. When they are doing wrong I just say Etta (not sure the spelling Athabaskin I think for no, or don't) and they stop! Love works better than pain.

Aw bless, you sound like such a great kitty mummy

Poor little girl but I'm sure now she's with you she'll grow in confidence and be a lovely contented kitty.

Yeah, after she kicks Phaed's ... But I can't really blame her, she is not actively looking to fight, so if Phaed get bitten- she probably deserves it. I am so happy she's here and can't wait for her to settle. She comes out when I call her. And they get wet food tonight! I give them wet food every thrid night or so and Daddy gives them kitty treats or catnip She will be a spoiled rotten putty kitten!

All served up on the best china plates I'm sure