diff --git a/content/personal/2011/01/russian-blue-kitten-bella.html b/content/personal/2011/01/russian-blue-kitten-bella.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c2fe069 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/personal/2011/01/russian-blue-kitten-bella.html @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +When we decided to get a dog we also decided to get a cat. We did some research +which suggested it was quite possible for a dog and cat to be friends and keep +each other company, particularly if they grew up together. So when we found +[Ruby][ruby], Amanda went on the lookout for Russian Blue kittens. Like Ruby we +did a bit of research beforehand and decided on the Russian Blue breed based on +its temperament. + +[ruby]: /personal/2010/12/border-terrier-puppy-ruby/ + +The search for breeders yielded two candidates. One turned out to be bordering +on a kitten farm. There were lots of cats, all outside. The enclosures were +clean and the cats looked healthy enough but we'd read that it wasn't the type +of environment that would raise a friendly, well adjusted kitten. The other +option turned out much better. The kittens were around 4 weeks old, they were +living inside, regularly handled and there was only the single litter. We +picked out Bella and started the wait for her to be old enough to come home +with us. + +That day came yesterday. Bella feels dainty and fragile compared to the +boisterous and rapidly growing Ruby. She is cuddly, playful and friendly. At +first she was a bit nervous but by the end of the day was happily exploring all +areas she could reach, which is most. + +We kept Ruby separate at first, introducing them later in the day. Ruby, as she +does with most people and animals just wanted to play with Bella. Bella was not +so happy to see Ruby but seemed to relax around her as the day went on. +Hopefully she continues to adjust and as she grows up becomes as friendly with +Ruby as she is with her. + +
+ Green Eyes +
Green Eyes.
Her fur colour is a bit off here. It's more blue + than this, as the following photos show.
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+Amanda Holding Bella +
Amanda Holding Bella
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+ Upon Manda's Shoulder +
Upon Manda's Shoulder
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+ +Photos from the [set on Flickr][flickr]. + +[flickr]: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wezm/sets/72157625755900143/ diff --git a/content/personal/2011/01/russian-blue-kitten-bella.yaml b/content/personal/2011/01/russian-blue-kitten-bella.yaml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..367c4ab --- /dev/null +++ b/content/personal/2011/01/russian-blue-kitten-bella.yaml @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Our New Kitten, Bella +extra: Some photos of our new twelve week old Russian Blue kitten, Bella. +kind: article +section: personal +created_at: 2011-01-23 03:52:00 +keywords: +- cat +- kitten +- russian +- blue +short_url: http://bit.ly/gVKPKd