Yes, another orange tabby. But Calvin has a little something extra mixed in with him. Siamese. He's got a very cool sloped nose and is very slinky with the long pointed tail. He's 7 months old and has spent his entire life at a wonderful pet rescue called
Second Chance Kitten. I initially thought I would be bringing home one of the sweet little grey kittens they had there, but when I saw Calvin, and how friendly and playful he was, I knew he and Ripple would be perfect for each other. He bounces around all over the place and Ripple doesn't quite know what to think of him yet.
Quite honestly, I didn't get much sleep last night as Ripple would not SHUT UP with the yowling and the growling and the general pissiness that goes with having a feline intruder in your domain. He'll get over it. They're far too curious about each other. I mean, look at this face. What's not to love?
If you asked Ripple, he'd say "The little shit eats my food and plays with my toys. What do you MEAN what's not to love?"
Now. Memorize their faces. You never know when they'll be a who's who pop quiz.
Whoops, I published before I finished his story. Calvin actually came with the name "Calypso". I guess that's the name of Jacques Cousteau's boat. Meh. Too many syllables and too feminine as far as I'm concerned. I immediately started thinking of what else I could call him would too much confusion. Cal? Sosie? Ipso?
Keyser Soze? I seriously considered that last one, but then I thought of
one of my favorite cartoons and realized it was the perfect name! Ripple does remind me of Hobbes anyway. Heh.
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What happy news! He's really cute. Good name choice too.
Hi Calvin! You sure are sweet!
(And I've bookmarked your blog (finally) Turtlegirl, so you're not safe from my comment any more;)
Ok, I'm going to have to get a cat now just so I can name him Keyser Soze.
But I can't have a cat, which is good since I don't want to be a name-stealer. In any case, Calvin is awesome, and Ripple does look like he's trying to hold back a smile!
He's so SWEET!!! And Ripple may be acting grumpy, but I bet he's happy on the inside.
Snuggle them both for me!
So glad that you have a new friend to keep Ripple company! Sue
Awwww! Hi Calvin!!
What a face full of mischief =D
Poor Ripple! Heh heh heh.
oh, what a cutie! my cats hated each other at first too. i'm sure that both of yours will be sleeping in one big pile in no time.
Oh what a cutie pie!! That is so great. Congrats!!
What a cutie. My little kitties a Siamese mix also. We actually got her from an organization in the Raleigh/Durham area. I can't remember the name but it is a group of vet students that spay and neuter stray cats. She was living with the stray cats, but when they let her out she curled up in one of the students lap and they realized she hadn't been a stray for long. She came to us through my aunt who initially took her in until they could find a home.
SIamese cats are great. Calvin looks very handsome.
EEeeeeeeeeeee! The face! Eeeeeeeee!
He's perfect.
When we got Storm, Pippin pitched a royal fit. She walked over, flopped down on him, and said, "you like me. You just don't know it yet."
She was right, of course. Welcome, Calvin!
Awww! What a cutie! So glad you found each other!! Hopefully Ripple will get over it soon! Then you can be one happy family! :)
Calvin is utterly adorable! I am sure that he and Ripple will be thick as thieves in no time :)
Welcome, Calvin! He's a cutie for sure. I'm currently going through the old cat/new cat thing too ... I know exactly what you mean.
I LOVE Calvin & Hobbes! I think my family has all the books! I want to get that collector's edition set though! He so looks like a Calvin too! I like the Siamese in him. They will get along great. Congrats!
Ohmygosh congratulations!!!! He's adorable. And I love the name Calvin - it seems perfect for him... although Keyser Soze would have been a hilarious pet name I think he's way too cute to be that evil!
Okay, that's IT. I'm boarding a plane and coming down there for some kitty cuteness!
Ripple looks so pissed off! :D
I'm so happy for all of you! What a great name (one of my fave comics too!). Ripple will grow to love Calvin in no time, just so long as everyone else knows he is "Top cat"! heh!
Congrats! "Scritch" the boys for me!
I immediately knew who you were thinking of when I saw what you had named him!!!
Is he loud? I've heard Siamese are talkers.
I love that name--Calypso is such a girly name anyway. Wasn't that the name of a siren that seduced Ulysses? I'm probably wrong with that...but it's something close.
Awww...I'm so happy you found a friend for Ripple! :)
Have fun!
Congratulaions!
and Welcome Calvin--you have a great Mom and (pssst, she has yarn for you to play with!!)
Yay! A new kitten! He's toooo cute! Welcome, Calvin!!!
He is beautiful..they are both beautiful. Congrats, you are going to have fun getting them out of the stash
I am glad you expanded your family. I look forward to the adventures of Ripple and Calvin.
Remember when you are at work they are plotting against you.
Yep, I'm quite familiar with the famous cartoon Calvin! Congratulations on your new son!
What a cutie! Oh, and the Usual Suspects reference, one of my all time favorite movies!
What a doll! Happy new kitty!
Ooooomygooooood, he's a-DORRRRR-able!!! (No, I'm not gushing. Really. I'm not. I swear.) He's too cute! You and Ripple are so blessed to have found Calvin. I just adore kittens. It makes me sad when they grow up, but of course I still love them. Congratulations on your new baby!
I love him so much I just might SCREAM!!!! YAY for kitties!
Now what you go and do THAT for?? confuse me some more why don't you.. But Calvin is a sweetie.. so adorable.. Ripple's gonna love him!
He is a cutie! I want to hug him and stroke him and call him George....I mean Calvin....and then got take an antihistamine before I explode.
Oh well, I will just have to live vicariously through you!
Aw, he's so cute! It almost makes me want another kitty, but I'm trying to keep the number at two.
And your place! It's so pretty, looks like a magazine. :)
What a lil cutie! He looks like he is going to be very mischeivous once he settles in. He and Ripple look similar but not nearly as much as Ripple and Mo Mo. Great choice and wonderful name!
What a lil cutie! He looks like he is going to be very mischeivous once he settles in. He and Ripple look similar but not nearly as much as Ripple and Mo Mo. Great choice and wonderful name!
I thought it was a Calvin and Hobbes reference.
I'd love a kitty but DH says no, they do make him wheezy though.
He's a beaut!
I'll be pronning again this friday, I feel as though I am getting myself back on track. Thanks for your patience xxx
Oh, he's just darling! Welcome, Calvin, and I look forward to watching your antics with Ripple :)
He's very handsome. Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
Cuteness, thy name is Calvin!
I love orange kitties. They look extra cuddly.
Awww, so cute! Kinda like having twins that aren't twins, like PK!
I hope they have fun together. Sheryl(yarnit)
Hi Calvin! Welcome to the wonderful world of being a Knitting Kitty. Grady, Fiona and I send our warmest welcomes and best wishes.
:o)
TG he's freakin adorable. It's lovely that you got him from a shelter too. I'm sure he and Ripple will be bestest mates in no time.
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