Feb 16 2013

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

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“So, I heard back from the lady with the kittens,” I said to my husband, Marc, early in the morning three weeks ago. “She said that I can come by this morning to look at them. So I am going to.”

Marc didn’t say anything.

“Do you want to come with me?” I asked.

“I don’t want to go anywhere today,” he replied. “I still feel a little sick. I’d rather stay home.”

I didn’t say anything. I just waited.

A few hours later as we were working out I announced, “I told her I’d be at her house around eleven-ish, so as soon as I take a shower I am going to head over there.”

Marc got angry. “Why are you pushing this? We still have work to do at the house. We are leaving for Florida in a week. I am not ready for another cat yet.”

“I am not pushing anything. I just want to see the kittens. And I have to go. I have been emailing the foster mom all week. I can’t just not show up now, that would be so rude. And besides, it is not like I am planning on adopting one,” I lied. “I just want to see them. But don’t worry; you don’t have to come with me if you don’t want to.”

Marc didn’t reply.

About a half hour later, I grabbed my car keys and announced, “I am going now. I’ll see you in a little while.”

“Wait,” Marc said. “Let me get my shoes. I am coming with you.”

“You don’t have to,” I said, stubbornly. “You can stay home.”

Marc just muttered “no.”

We drove in silence, both of us deep in thought. As we approached the house, I didn’t know what to expect.

We rang the doorbell and were greeted by the sweetest woman imaginable. “Follow me,” she announced. The kittens are upstairs. “Don’t worry if the momma cat hisses at you. She is very protective of her babies,” she explained.

But the momma didn’t hiss. Instead, she sat right on my lap and rubbed her face against mine, giving me a kiss. She immediately approved of us for one of her babies. There were five – three girls and two boys. One was cuter than the other. I sat on the floor and Marc sat on a chair. We both were instantly smitten.

Every kitten that Marc picked up dozed on his lap. “Wow, you are like the cat whisperer,” the foster mom commented. Marc simply smiled.

We played with the kittens for about a half hour, and then the unexpected happened. Marc said, “We probably should get going soon. Which one do you want?”

My eyes filled with tears. “Really?” I asked. “You’re okay with this?”

Marc’s eyes filled with tears too. “Yeah. We have to help another friend. Alex would want us to. And it isn’t fair not to. One of these kittens needs our love. So which one will it be?”

“This one,” I said as I picked up one of the little girls.

Meet Lucy!

Lucilla Alexis Grossman – born December 10th 2012 – home to her new house and her mommy and daddy….

(button designed by Ann at zoolatry – thanks so much ann!)

Tags: cat pictures, family, life, Lucy, pets

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Old Kitty

February 16, 2013 at 6:49 am (UTC -4)

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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!! Lucy!! Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!

CONGRATULATIONS lovely Hilary and Marc! Awwwww! Now don’t you worry! Angel Alex will look after his little sisfur and will protect and guide her forever and ever! How adorable!!

Hope the other kitties find beautiful homes too! We send mama kitty lots of purrs and hugs!

Take care
x
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 8:59 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Old Kitty – thanks! I know alex is already watching over Lucy and giving her pointers. So many things she has done remind us of him. I feel bad for the momma cat – but I am sure all her babies found wonderful homes….
Marg

February 16, 2013 at 6:50 am (UTC -4)

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Oh Hilary and Marc the happy tears are just flowing here. I am so happy for you. Also, I am totally in love with Lucy. Good heavens she is sooooooooooo cute. What a lucky kitty she is to have found you two. Good job Alex getting them a new kitten. Now Alex, you need to help train Lucy. I am so excited that Lucy came home with you. Oh goody,we get to watch her grow up.
Take care and have tons of fun with Lucy.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 8:52 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Marg – I knew you would be happy! We are in love with Lucy too and I know that Alex is responsible for us finding each other… She is a really smart little girl!
CATachresis

February 16, 2013 at 7:05 am (UTC -4)

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Was told about your new kitty by Ann at Zoolatry and just have to say how happy I am for you. She will be loved and cherished by you all I know. love Caro and Austin the Tux xx
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 8:43 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Catachresis – Thanks for stopping by… you are right… she is already loved and cherished!
loretta rick

February 16, 2013 at 7:07 am (UTC -4)

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So cute. Can’t wait to get my hands on her. Hope she gives us as much love & happiness as Alex did.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:01 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Loretta – she is going to love her grandma!
Trooppetrie

February 16, 2013 at 7:11 am (UTC -4)

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oh how cute, have you put her down yet. How adoable.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:01 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Pam – barely – she is one sweetie!
Fuzzy Tales

February 16, 2013 at 7:24 am (UTC -4)

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Welcome to darling, precious, sweet baby Lucy! We’re thrilled for you! Big hugs and kitty kisses.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:18 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Fuzzy tales – thanks so much… I am thrilled for me too! XOXO Lucy
Cecilia

February 16, 2013 at 7:26 am (UTC -4)

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Congratulations! She is so cute!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:17 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Cecilia – thanks so much.. she is a doll!
Hannah and Lucy

February 16, 2013 at 7:27 am (UTC -4)

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Welcome Lucy – you are so lucky to have such lovely pawrents. If you need any help when you start to train them do ask our Lucy as she is a tabby too and has trained our Mum to purrfection.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:17 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Hannah & Lucy – thanks for the tip! I think my older brother did a good training job, but I am always up for suggestions XOXO Lucy
Everycat

February 16, 2013 at 7:27 am (UTC -4)

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Welcome to your new home little Lucy. You are going to have such a wonderful life, filled with love, fun and er, more fun and love!

Gerry & Mungo
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:16 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Everycat – thank you! It has only been a day and I am already having a blast!!! XOXO Lucy
The Florida Furkids

February 16, 2013 at 7:28 am (UTC -4)

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OMC we’ve got happy tears too!!! Welcome to the Cat Blogosphere Lucy! We know you’re going to have a wonderful life with your new family. We’re sure Alex sent you to them!!

The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:16 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Fl Furkids – yeah for the happy tears… and yeah for Alex for sending me to my new family XOXO lucy
Asta

February 16, 2013 at 7:36 am (UTC -4)

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What a touching and wondewful day
Welcome bootiful little Lucy. You have found the most loving family. Yoow kitteh Mom knew they wewe pawfect
I hope you have a long and healthy life
Soochie kisses
Asta
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:15 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Asta – it is funny, I agree… i really think the momma cat knew we were right for her children…. and her love and approval made everything so much easier and happier
Fenris, Tuiren, Mister, Socks & Scylla

February 16, 2013 at 7:47 am (UTC -4)

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We just knew the recovery room was going to be turning into a kitty play room. We are so pleased to meet Lucy. And we LOVES her middle name.

We know she is just a youngster, but if she is up to it send her by to visit our clown tent. We promise to keep an eye on her and keep her safe.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:14 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Fenris, Tuiren, Mister, Socks & Scylla – I knew you figured it out! We love her middle name too and we know her brother approves (although I bet he wishes the names were switched)
blueyes

February 16, 2013 at 7:48 am (UTC -4)

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AWwwwwwwwwwwwww. So adorable. Welcome to your new and wonderful life Lucy!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:13 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Blueyes – thanks so much… I am enjoying my new life already… these two are fun! XOXO Lucy
Simba

February 16, 2013 at 7:50 am (UTC -4)

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We came to elcome Lucy to your home and to the Tabby Cat CLub! What a sweetie. Surely Alex helped t bring her to you.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 8:03 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Simba – Lucy is thrilled to be part of the Tabby Cat Club! And I agree – Alex is sure responsible for her finding her forever home!
2. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 8:03 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Simba – Lucy is thrilled to be part of the Tabby Cat Club! And I agree – Alex is sure responsible for her finding her forever home!
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    February 17, 2013 at 5:38 pm (UTC -4)
    
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    Wondering if Lucy already joined the Tabby Cat Club? She’s eligible, if she hasn’t.
    http://tabbycatclub.blogspot.com/
    1. hilaryg
      
      February 18, 2013 at 10:02 am (UTC -4)
      
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      Jan – I made my mommy apply this AM – thanks for the info! XOXO lucy
Beth Ann Chiles

February 16, 2013 at 8:01 am (UTC -4)

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I am SO over the moon excited for you guys!!!! Congrats!!! She is going to bring you guys so much joy and you need some joy after the year you have had!!! Welcome Lucy from Buddy and Holly, too!!!! Hugs!!!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 8:01 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Beth Ann – thank you so much… we do need the joy and she already has brought it!
Sometimes, Cats Herd You

February 16, 2013 at 8:04 am (UTC -4)

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She’s adorable! Welcome, Lucy. You probably are figuring this out already, but you have hit the kitten forever home jackpot with your new family!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:13 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Sometimes – yep, you are right. I know I hit the kitty jackpot with these guys. I love it here already! XOXO Lucy
Brian

February 16, 2013 at 8:08 am (UTC -4)

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I love Lucy, we all love Lucy!!! Welcome home sweet girl! I know Alex put his paw on your heart to show you the way home. We just can’t quit looking at the beautiful you!!!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:12 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Brian – I know you are right… Alex led us to Lucy and we love lucy too!
Father Tom

February 16, 2013 at 8:12 am (UTC -4)

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So happy for you all! Lucy, you are just the dearest little girl..we can’t wait to watch you grow
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:12 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Father tom – thank you so much… I bet I grow up quick! XOXO lucy!
Maggie Mae and Max

February 16, 2013 at 8:13 am (UTC -4)

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OoH dis is such wunderful news, what a cutie patootie!
Little Lucy is a very lucky kitteh cuz her has found da bestest furever home fur sure! We can’t wait to gets to know her better.

Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae and Max
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:11 am (UTC -4)
  
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  maggie mae and max – thanks so much… she is a cutie patootie and we already love her lots… I think she is starting to realize she found herself a great forever home!
Random Felines

February 16, 2013 at 8:18 am (UTC -4)

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Welcome Lucy!!! You have found a VERY special new mom and dad. Love the story. It can be SO hard and there is no right time. But it obviously the right match. She is an absolute cutie….and so is her momma cat. We are all so very glad that you took a chance to open your hearts – and we KNOW that Alex is looking back over the Bridge and approves.
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:11 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Random Felines – “no right time” is exactly what made this time the right time… after Marc and I had that little spat, Alex gave him a talking too, and marc realized that there will never be a right time, so we had to just do it and love someone else… I agree, alex is smiling at all of us now… he wants another creature to be as loved and cherished as he was…
cessie

February 16, 2013 at 8:21 am (UTC -4)

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Awww, what a lovely story you wrote here
And Lucy has the most adoring eyes!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:08 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Cessie – I know… I keep thinking of the beatles song – she really does have kaleidoscope eyes
Laila and Minchie

February 16, 2013 at 8:22 am (UTC -4)

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What a heartwarming story! Welcome to your new home, little Lucy!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:08 am (UTC -4)
  
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  laila & Minchie – thanks so much… I think everything worked out just the way it was meant to….
McGuffy Ann

February 16, 2013 at 8:30 am (UTC -4)

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Congratulations on your new baby girl!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:07 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Mc Guffy Ann – thanks so much… she is just what we needed
Ginger jasper

February 16, 2013 at 8:37 am (UTC -4)

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Welcome sweet Lucy you are adorable. Hugs GJ xx
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:07 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Ginger – thanks! Sending hugs back!
Corinne B

February 16, 2013 at 8:42 am (UTC -4)

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Squeeeee…..Lucy popped up on my FB this morning. She looks just like my beloved MinniePie, down to her orange markings. I am just to delighted for you and Marc. Welcoming a new life into your lives is wonderful.

She looks sweet, but I bet there is a bit of devilment in there….the orange sneaking into that pretty gray fur tells me so.

Congrats! No house should be without a kittykat.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:07 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Connie – oh I think you are right… Caren thinks it is because she is a sagittarius but she is a sweet girl but I can see her being a little devilish – sort of like her older brother… and you are right.. no home should be without a kitty and our house once again feels like a home!
Madi and mom

February 16, 2013 at 8:44 am (UTC -4)

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Wekcome Lucy….
Hillary what a beautiful story of Lucy’s gotcha day.
The best things happen when you LESST expect them.
Hugs
Madi and mom
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:05 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Madi & Mom – thanks so much…. And you are right… It is so wonderful when the unexpected happened… I really thought I’d have to work on Marc
Jenn @ I Am Not Superwoman

February 16, 2013 at 8:47 am (UTC -4)

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Lucy! Very cute name and cute kitten. Glad she found a forever happy home.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:05 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Jenn – thank you so much! we are thankful she is letting us be her parents!
caren gittleman

February 16, 2013 at 8:49 am (UTC -4)

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Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ecstatic with this wonderful news and can’t stop crying!!!!!!!!!!! What a precious precious little one! Ohhhh Lucy is going to be a handful! A Sagittarius kitty! She is going to be fearless, full of personality, athletic and a real PEOPLE cat!!! Sagittarius is my rising sign……..she is going to be a regular clown, they are sooooooo fun-loving!!

BTW Cody gets FIRST DIBS when she grows up……he needs a “nice Jewish girl” as his girlfriend

Wishing the best kitty parents in the world a zillion years of happiness!
xoxoxoxo
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:04 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Caren – Tell Cody it’s a done deal… Lucy takes after her mommy and likes the older men – but just have him wait until she is a little older It is funny, she already seems to be living up to the Sagittarius traits! She has already mastered the stairs!
Dana

February 16, 2013 at 8:54 am (UTC -4)

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She’s adorable—and you told the story so beautifully! Happy weekend!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:03 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Dana – thanks so much… for both – and this was exactly how her adoption day played out…
Arlene

February 16, 2013 at 8:57 am (UTC -4)

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Congratulations! She sure is precious.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:20 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Arlene – thanks – and she is just as sweet as she looks!
Amber DaWeenie

February 16, 2013 at 9:14 am (UTC -4)

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CONGRATULATIONS on the new baby! Welcome to Blogville, Lucy!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:19 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Amber – thanks so much… I never heard of blogville before but now I am loving it! I have only been home for a day or so and I have so many friends! XOXO Lucy
meowmeowmans

February 16, 2013 at 9:14 am (UTC -4)

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Yeah! Welcome to your new home, Lucy! You just gotcha’d yourself the most wonderful, loving mommy and daddy possible. And we know that Angel Alex is purring as he watches over you all.

Hilary and Marc — congratulations on your new baby. We are thrilled and so, so happy for you!

Big hugs, and much love to you all.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 18, 2013 at 9:47 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Meowmeowmans – Thanks guys! you are so right… Alex is watching all of us and smiling… We are all so happy – big paw hugs!
Katnip Lounge

February 16, 2013 at 9:59 am (UTC -4)

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I’m at work, tears streaming down my face…what a wonderful way to start the day! Welcome home Miss Lucy!!!!! Hilary and Marc, conCATulations on your new little girl–I look forward to reading about her adventures. Which there will be–look at that face! Naughtiness…
1. hilaryg
  
  February 18, 2013 at 9:49 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Katnip Lounge – sorry for the tears at work – I cant stop crying either – we are so happy… she is a special little girl (and I so see the naughtiness coming)
Susi

February 16, 2013 at 10:13 am (UTC -4)

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So happy for you guys. Sweetheart told us yesterday that you were getting her. Can’t wait to come visit some day. She’s beyond adorable. Middle is ready to hop on the next flight!!!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 18, 2013 at 9:49 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Susi – Lucy is just as sweet as she looks – middle would go crazy!!!
Texas, a cat in New York

February 16, 2013 at 10:32 am (UTC -4)

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Awwwwwwwwwww…
We loved the way you told the story of Lucy adopting you =^.^=
Lucy is adorable!
Lots of purrs
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  February 18, 2013 at 9:50 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Tx, cat in NY – thanks! she really did adopt us – and she so has us wrapped around her paw already!
Johanna Bradley

February 16, 2013 at 10:50 am (UTC -4)

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She is adorable. I’m no cat lover, but kittens have the magic. Be happy together.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:29 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Johanna – thanks… You are right.. even if you aren’t a cat lover, there is something special about a kitten
jansfunnyfarm

February 16, 2013 at 10:55 am (UTC -4)

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You have us a bit teary, we’re so happy for you being ready to reach out to home another kitty. Welcome, Lucy. You’ll be happy in your new home.
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:28 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Jans funny farm – sorry for the teary, but happy tears are good… Lucy already seems so happy
LP

February 16, 2013 at 11:15 am (UTC -4)

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We are so happy you opened your hearts Marc and Hilary , to receiving more love and happiness by adopting sweet Lucy! We know angel Alex is happy for all of you.We also know Lucy will bring you joy and that makes us smile so wide! Welcome home to your wonderful family adorable Lucy.We look forward to teaching you all sorts of naughtiness! :p

love,
the critters in the cottage xo
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:28 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Lp – All the naughtiness – now that sounds like fun. Can we start now??? Lucy
Linda

February 16, 2013 at 11:16 am (UTC -4)

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So glad for you that he came along…and that you got Lucy! She’s cute!

Happy Saturday!

Linda
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:27 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Linda – I know… I knew he would, I just thought it would have taken more work…
JC

February 16, 2013 at 11:32 am (UTC -4)

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She is such a cutie !!!
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:26 am (UTC -4)
  
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  JC – thanks! and she is just as cute inside as out
Janet

February 16, 2013 at 11:40 am (UTC -4)

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Oh, she’s precious!! A kitten makes everything better. And of course Alex would want you to have more kitty love in your life. So happy for you!
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:26 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Janet – thanks so much – we know you are right… this is exactly what Alex would want
KimT

February 16, 2013 at 11:45 am (UTC -4)

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So very happy for you! Welcome Home Lucy!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:25 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Kim T – thanks so much! I love it here! XOXO Lucy
Deborah Pucci

February 16, 2013 at 12:18 pm (UTC -4)

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I am sitting here with a big smile on my face and eyes filled with tears. (Happy Tears) I know it is never easy to move on after losing a beloved pet but it sounds like it was time for both of you. ((HUGS)) Lucy is adorable!
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:25 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Debby – thanks… It is such a hard decision to make – you feel sad and guilty.. but now that Lucy’s is home we know we made the right choice. It feels so right!
Loy

February 16, 2013 at 12:30 pm (UTC -4)

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Lucy is adorable!!! She looks like a ‘diluted’ blue calico kitty…which is what I have. Enjoy your new friend and know that Alex is overhead somewhere smiling happily!
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:24 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Loy – thanks so much… I know that Alex is purring and smiling at us….
Oskar

February 16, 2013 at 12:35 pm (UTC -4)

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Welcome wonderful Lucy to Blogville. I know you’ve found a wonderful forever home!

Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:24 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Oskar & Pam – thanks! I know you are right… I am loving it here already! XOXO Lucy
Mo

February 16, 2013 at 12:41 pm (UTC -4)

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So happy for Lucy! Congrats Marc and Hilary! And YAY Lucy for your Forever Home!
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:24 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Mo – thanks we are over the moon with happiness too!
Forty Paws

February 16, 2013 at 12:59 pm (UTC -4)

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She is so kyoooot!!! What a precious baby! We are so glad that she found a forever home!

Luf, Us
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:23 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Forty paws – thanks… and we are so happy to be part of her life
Sparkle

February 16, 2013 at 1:34 pm (UTC -4)

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Welcome, Lucy! BTW, I just want to say that the conversation between you and your husband sounded JUST like some of the ones I hear here between my human and her boyfriend.
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:23 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Sparkle – So glad marc and I aren’t the only ones with chats like this!
Tonya

February 16, 2013 at 2:15 pm (UTC -4)

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Welcome home Lucy! The telling of your journey to Lucy made me cry with happiness and I am not a crier at all. That is true love for each other and for Alex. Thank you for sharing.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:22 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Tonya – I am sorry for the tears… but there have been a lot of tears here lately… and now the tears are mixed with smiles…
pattyskypants & bhu

February 16, 2013 at 2:22 pm (UTC -4)

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Oh, we love LUCY!! We are looking forward to becoming furrends.
xxoo Patty & Bhu
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:22 am (UTC -4)
  
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  patty & Bhu – Yeah! I am so excited to have so many new friends! XOXO lucy!
Lee County Clowder

February 16, 2013 at 2:33 pm (UTC -4)

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Hey, Lucy kitteh, and welcome to your furrrever home. Enjoy yourself, you little cutie.

Somewhere, Alex is smiling, and probably whispering hints into Lucy’s ear.
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:21 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Lee County – there is no doubt that Alex is whispering hints into Lucy’s ear… we so feel it…
My Inner Chick

February 16, 2013 at 2:58 pm (UTC -4)

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—I am crying.

I love Lucy.

I am soooooooooo happy for you guys.

Love Xxx Meowwwwwwwwwwww.
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  February 17, 2013 at 9:21 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Inner chick – I keep crying too… we love lucy!
William Kendall

February 16, 2013 at 3:21 pm (UTC -4)

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What a cute kitty!
1. hilaryg
  
  February 17, 2013 at 9:21 am (UTC -4)
  
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  William – thanks! and she acts as cute as she looks…
Eric and Flynn

February 16, 2013 at 5:36 pm (UTC -4)

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Welcome to you Lucy, you pretty little girl. We are so happy that you have such a loving Forever Home, and we are happy for you Hilary and Marc for letting this precious little girl into your hearts.
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  February 18, 2013 at 9:51 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Eric and Flynn – thanks guys! Marc and I are over the moon – we are so happy we opened our hearts because she fits right in!
Cherry City Kitties

February 16, 2013 at 5:57 pm (UTC -4)

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Hello Miss Lucy! First of all my mom says you are “ultra squee-licious”. We think you are a very lucky little girl, and Dexter wants to know when you are going to join the Tabby Cat Club? Welcome!
Harry, Dexter and Tipp
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  February 18, 2013 at 9:52 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Cherry Kitties – Hi! thanks so much! my mommy says I am ultra squee-licious too! I had her email my picture to try and get in the club…. XOXO Lucy
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    February 19, 2013 at 12:40 pm (UTC -4)
    
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    And you did ! Welcome Miss Lucy, you will love all the fun we have!
    Dexter
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      February 21, 2013 at 6:32 am (UTC -4)
      
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      Cherry city – I love it already… I am having the time of my life and I am home! XOXO Lucy
Norma Beishir

February 16, 2013 at 6:08 pm (UTC -4)

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Oh, Lucy is adorable!

I lost my bird, Sam, two years ago tomorrow. As much as I want a new pet, I know I’m still not ready. Reading your story gives me hope that I will be, eventually.
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  February 18, 2013 at 9:58 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Norma – I am so sorry for your loss… You can’t push it… you will know when you are ready, just as I knew when we were…. And if you aren’t, that is okay too….
Tillie and Georgia

February 16, 2013 at 6:12 pm (UTC -4)

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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!
Lucy is SO cute
Welcome to your wonderful new home cutie pie!!!
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Treasure,Tiger,JJ and Julie
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  February 18, 2013 at 9:58 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Tillie & Georgia – thanks guys! I love it here already! XOXO Lucy
Abby

February 16, 2013 at 6:51 pm (UTC -4)

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Hillary and Marc
I can so feel that Alex would have wanted this for you.
All of us here at the manxhouse are so happy for you and little sweet Lucy.
Welcome to the innernets Lucy!

xoxox
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  February 18, 2013 at 9:58 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Abby – thanks so much. I agree. Alex would want this and he is smiling down at his little sister…..
The Island Cats

February 16, 2013 at 7:19 pm (UTC -4)

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OMC! Lucy is beyond adorable! Congratulations! We know Alex would approve!!

(pee ess. It’s me, Wally. Lucy looks just like one of my sister kitties. I remember her from when I was just a baby. My mom almost adopted her when she adopted me because she hadn’t been spoken for yet. But when my mom came get me for good, my sister had found a home. I hope my sister kitty is as happy wherever she is as I know Lucy will be in her new home.)
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  February 18, 2013 at 9:59 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Island Cats – I know you are right… Alex is happy
  
  Wally – I am sure that your sister is as happy as Lucy is… I love that you still remember her. I wonder if Lucy will remember her family?
Connie

February 16, 2013 at 10:30 pm (UTC -4)

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That is just so sweet (although I am a little surprised you left with only one)

Congratulations Lucy! can’t wait to get to know you
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  February 18, 2013 at 9:59 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Connie – it wasn’t easy to leave the others behind, but….
Karen S.

February 16, 2013 at 11:20 pm (UTC -4)

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Happiness is one more piece to your life’s love story!
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  February 18, 2013 at 10:00 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Karen – Love this comment – and happiness is happening all around us!
Glogirly and Katie

February 17, 2013 at 1:23 am (UTC -4)

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This is SO wonderful…I have tears in my eyes.
Welcome home sweet Lucy! May you have a beautiful life filled with love and play and joy and snuggles.
xoxo
Glogirly & Katie
Speedy Rabbit

February 17, 2013 at 1:50 am (UTC -4)

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Welcome little Lucy,I’m Speedy a Himalayan house Rabbit and I’m a friend of Cody’s at cat chat.You’re a pretty little Kitty,xx Speedy
bichonpawz

February 17, 2013 at 3:41 am (UTC -4)

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Oh my goodness! What a touching story!!! This sounds so much like a conversation I have had!! Welcome little Lucy!!! Congratulations on your new little one!!
xo
Jeanne of bichonpawz
Sarah Park

February 17, 2013 at 4:06 am (UTC -4)

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Very adorable little Lucy. She is so cute.
Jobi and Fisher

February 17, 2013 at 4:31 am (UTC -4)

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Such a beautiful story and such an adorable little kitten. It will be fun to watch Lucy growing up. I am so happy for you!
Molly The Wally

February 17, 2013 at 5:44 am (UTC -4)

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Pawsome story. Welcome Lucy cutey. Have a super Sunday.
Best wishes Molly
Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal

February 17, 2013 at 7:06 am (UTC -4)

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Now my mom-person goes all squieeee and awwwww over how cute Lucy is
Francesca Villa

February 17, 2013 at 10:14 am (UTC -4)

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Hi there! I’m new here, and I just wanted to say hi and congrats for the new little one!
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  February 18, 2013 at 10:01 am (UTC -4)
  
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  francesca – Welcome to the beach! I am so excited to have a new friend XOXO Lucy
Timmy Tomcat

February 17, 2013 at 11:37 am (UTC -4)

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Hi Lucy! Welcome to your forever home!
Thanks for helping a cat in need
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  February 18, 2013 at 10:01 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Timmy – we helped each other – we helped a cat in need and she is helping mend our broken hearts
silverneurotic

February 17, 2013 at 7:19 pm (UTC -4)

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Aww, how adorable. Congrats on your new addition.
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  February 18, 2013 at 10:02 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Silver – thanks so much… we are so smitten
momsbusy, kintaro, tt, & buddy

February 17, 2013 at 9:06 pm (UTC -4)

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my eyes were tearing up reading about Lucy. Alex would be so proud of both of you. Lucy is beautiful. Of course I am a bit partial to calico’s since I had 2 very beautiful and loving calico girls of my own. i can’t wait to see and hear all of her antics as she grows.
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  February 18, 2013 at 10:03 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Moms busy – sorry for the tears, but I tear up too when I think back to that day… I love the calico look – I can’t stop staring at her fur – it is just so pretty!
Clooney

February 18, 2013 at 2:43 am (UTC -4)

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Oh that is so wonderful Hilary! Congratulations on sweet Lucy, she is just precious! Welcome home Lucy!
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  February 18, 2013 at 10:03 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Clooney – thanks so much – she is precious – looks and personality and we already love her lots!
Maggie

February 18, 2013 at 12:01 pm (UTC -4)

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This is so sweet! It’s a relationship made in Heaven.

Maggie
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  February 21, 2013 at 6:20 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Maggie – it sure is… Both Marc, Lucy and I are in heaven – we are all so happy!
Samantha, Clementine & Maverick

February 18, 2013 at 11:08 pm (UTC -4)

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Oh Hilary!! Lucy is beautiful!! We are so glad for you and Marc!! We are sure Alex is dancing a jig right now!!
Lots of hugs from your TX furiends,
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  February 21, 2013 at 6:25 am (UTC -4)
  
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  TX Furfriends – thanks so much! You are right – Alex is doing the happy dance – we can feel him smiling at the three of us…. we are so happy
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie

February 18, 2013 at 11:58 pm (UTC -4)

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Oh my CAT! Mommy’s BAWLING!!

That’s exactly what happened when she went to see Maxwell. She just stood there and held him. And cried.
She still missed Ryker so terribly much. But Maxie needed her. And more importantly, he knew something she didn’t: she needed Maxie, too.

Welcoming purrs to beautiful miss Lucy!
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  February 21, 2013 at 6:27 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Maxie – yeah, sounds exactly alike – before we got lucy I went to the pet store when the humane society keeps the older cats looking for homes. There was one that looked just like Alex. I held him and cried and knew that I had to help another friend… And just like your mom, Marc now knows he and I needed Lucy just as much as she needed us!
Fur Everywhere

February 19, 2013 at 2:33 am (UTC -4)

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Hello Lucy! We are glad it all worked out and that you now have a new forever home
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  February 21, 2013 at 6:31 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Fur everywhere – thanks! I am so happy too XOXO Lucy
Stacy Uncorked

February 19, 2013 at 4:39 pm (UTC -4)

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Ohhhhhhhhh! Lucy is Awwww-DORABLE!! Congrats on your new fur-baby! Alex would definitely approve. And now excuse me, I have something in my eye that needs to be attended to…
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  February 21, 2013 at 6:32 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Stacy – funny you mention your eye – I have had the same issue lately
William

February 19, 2013 at 11:30 pm (UTC -4)

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That sounds kind of like my story when my Mum and WB found me and my brothers and sisters at the shelter. WB was just taking her to look at the kittens and guess who they came home with. Lil ol’ Me. They are my best furrends furrever, just like you will be to Lucy. She’s a kyoot one. Welcome to the Tabby Cat Club.

William
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  February 21, 2013 at 6:34 am (UTC -4)
  
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  William – What a happy story! I wonder if WB had the same ulterior motive as me?
Kizzie

February 20, 2013 at 2:02 pm (UTC -4)

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Aaaah! She is so sweet. Welcome to the Tabby Cat Club too, I have a feeling she’s the youngest member there’s been so far.
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  February 22, 2013 at 8:17 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Kizzie – She is so excited to be part!
Sweet Purrfections

February 20, 2013 at 5:29 pm (UTC -4)

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We’re a little late reading about Lucy, but her Gotcha story brought tears to Mom Paula’s eyes! Such a happy story.
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  February 23, 2013 at 8:39 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Sweet Purrfections – tell mom I am sorry for the tears, but I shed them too when I think about that day
Rorybore

February 20, 2013 at 9:33 pm (UTC -4)

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Awwww…..she’s cute!! Do you already have her? no wait, I guess she’d be too young yet.
can’t wait to read all about her adventures at the beach!
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  February 23, 2013 at 8:41 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Leslie – yep, she has been home for a week – she is about 10 weeks old now
Lucy

February 21, 2013 at 11:47 pm (UTC -4)

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Congrats!!! She is just precious
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  February 23, 2013 at 8:44 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Lucy – thanks so much… she is just as sweet as she looks!
Shawn

February 23, 2013 at 8:32 am (UTC -4)

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Tears of joy!!

Hillary,
It has been so long since I have visited blogs but I was reading FB this morning and your page was on my newsfeed! I was so excited to read this wonderful news and see the picture of your new little furbaby! Congratulations!
Shawn
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  February 23, 2013 at 8:53 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Shawn – thanks so much…. I know you understand everything that Marc and I are feeling… she has really made a huge difference and we love her oodles already
Lori

February 24, 2013 at 12:59 am (UTC -4)

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What an adorable kitten! Visiting from ICLW
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  February 24, 2013 at 8:56 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Lori – happy ICLW! Thanks.. we are gaga over her
Lori Lavender Luz

February 25, 2013 at 11:57 am (UTC -4)

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Cute! Looks like you’re in for a whole lotta perfect moments.
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  February 27, 2013 at 6:57 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Lori – I sure hope so… And if not perfect ones, fun ones! She is a playful little kitten
Addison

February 25, 2013 at 3:01 pm (UTC -4)

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Sure do love cats One of my favorite cats from childhood looked just like the mom in this one. Enjoy Lucy!!
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  February 27, 2013 at 7:00 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Addison – really ? wow! I love orange cats!
Amy

February 25, 2013 at 10:10 pm (UTC -4)

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Lucy is a cutie!!! What a wonderful story and beautiful moment. So happy for you!
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  February 27, 2013 at 7:04 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Amy – thanks so much! She is a sweetie pie!
Kathy

February 26, 2013 at 8:48 am (UTC -4)

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Love this! Typing through my tears, as your post made me feel like I was right there with you. Lucy is adorable and I am so glad that you and your husband decided to welcome her into your home. So precious… Enjoy and thank you for sharing your moving perfect moment this month!
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  February 28, 2013 at 6:52 am (UTC -4)
  
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  Kathy – thanks! She is such a sweetie and I am so glad I didn’t have to work too hard on Marc… he is over the moon happy with his little girl!