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+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.
+
+<figure>
+  <a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5378409532_4e255d0c78_b.jpg" rel="prettyPhoto[bella]"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5378409532_4e255d0c78.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Green Eyes" /></a>
+  <figcaption>Green Eyes.<br>Her fur colour is a bit off here. It's more blue
+  than this, as the following photos show.</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+<figure>
+<a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5378409540_48b738a783_b.jpg" rel="prettyPhoto[bella]"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5378409540_48b738a783.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Amanda Holding Bella" /></a>
+  <figcaption>Amanda Holding Bella</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+<figure>
+  <a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5378409538_d6126c0256_b.jpg" rel="prettyPhoto[bella]"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5378409538_d6126c0256.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Upon Manda's Shoulder" /></a>
+  <figcaption>Upon Manda's Shoulder</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+Photos from the [set on Flickr][flickr].
+
+[flickr]: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wezm/sets/72157625755900143/

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+--- 
+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