I Now Have a Roommate

Her name is Hope.

She’s a little bit needy, so far. Frankly, she’s all over me. It’s a bit much. I also caught her following me from room to room at one point.

But I think it’ll work out just fine.

Meet Hope!

She came with the name. I got her at a shelter. If it had been a name like “Barbie” or something like that, I would have changed it. Maybe to Stockwell, or Calavicci or something more appropriate to my lifestyle. But I felt it would be very bad karma to change the name “Hope” to something else. So Hope it is.

She is now lying on my windowsill staring out at the green hot world outside and her purr fills the room.

She is only a year old.

I love her so much!

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36 Responses to I Now Have a Roommate

  1. amelie says:

    she’s beautiful — congrats!

  2. tracey says:

    Aw. Look at those eyes — gorgeous. Congratulations, Sheila!

  3. erik says:

    Congratulations! I wasn’t a cat person until I got a cat, and now my ears perk up when I hear about other people’s cats. Hope looks like a sweetheart.

  4. Rob says:

    Congrats, Sheila. She’s a doll.

  5. otherstevie says:

    Awwww! As the proud mommy of two rescued kitties (Byron and Milton), I congratulate you and wish you both the best. And if you’re going to become a cat person, you should subscribe to http://www.icanhascheezburger.com – I’m sure you’ve seen it before, but just in case… Hopey might find some friends there!

  6. red says:

    I love how she has lines of black emanating from her eyes – like Cleopatra – or Barbra Streisand’s makeup in the late 60s. Very glamourous.

  7. red says:

    Stevie – Byron and Milton! Ha!! I love it!

  8. red says:

    Oh and both of my parents reminded me that “Hope” is the motto of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations … so her name is kind of perfect after all.

  9. Doug Puthoff says:

    Does she have sisters named Faith and Charity?

  10. red says:

    Her sisters are named Slut and Boozy Wench. Go figure.

  11. mere says:

    oh Sheila!!! she’s so pretty!!!! you must be so happy.
    she’s gonna LOVE the Nana when it gets colder..

  12. Stevie says:

    Yeah!!!! So happy for you. xxx Stevie

  13. Cara says:

    Aww! Perfect roomie. Love her, and the name somehow fits. : )

  14. Kate says:

    Aaaawww, she’s magnificent, Sheila!! What a face!! I’m so happy for you.

    xoxo,
    Kate

  15. Alex says:

    She’s magnificent!!!!!!!

  16. Zelda Rose says:

    Awww, cute kitty!

  17. jackie says:

    I am looking at that beautiful picture and what do I see…. umm… Sammy???!

  18. melissa says:

    She’s adorable! And her name is perfect.

    I’m giggling at the cats named Slut and Boozy Wench though.

  19. Lisa says:

    OMG, she’s beautiful!!!! If Captain hadn’t been rendere ball-less, he could be her boyfriend. I guess he can be her adoring eunich.

  20. Diana says:

    I have two gray tabbies and let me tell you a weird little fact about them: Those stripes are not just in their fur but on their skin! When their tummies were shaved for surgeries we were kind of in awe and kind of creeped out. :)

    She’s lovely, striped skin and all!

  21. junebug says:

    My post was about my cat today also. Hope is a wonderful name and a lovely kitty.

  22. Jayne says:

    YAY!! She’s beautiful! I’m so happy for you – and for her.

  23. nightfly says:

    See, this is why I’m not allowed in Pet Smart anymore – I want to adopt all the kittehs.

    Hope is gorgeous! Such green eyes. Congratulations!

  24. just1beth says:

    She is soooooo cute!!! Is she top secret or did you have to get permission? I am all worried about how you finally were able to be allowed to do this!!! Either way, she is so sweet (and her name is very fitting with Stevie’s recent post…)

  25. De says:

    Congratulations Sheila! There is nothing like loving a pet…and the love you get in return!

  26. red says:

    Jackie – she is very Sammy-ish! Only not so grey. She follows me around. She is very sweet and playful. She crawled into my lap within 1 hour of being at home with me and fell fast asleep. I am glad she felt comfortable with me!

    I miss you. :(

  27. Congrats Sheila!

    The “tiger” cat is, of course, the greatest of the domestic short hairs — these cats will play fetch! Hours of entertainment. Have fun!

    Liam

  28. Cullen says:

    What a pretty kitty. Glad you’ve got Hope.

  29. Kate P says:

    Awww, congrats to both of you! Hope is a beautiful name and a beautiful kitty. May you have many happy years “rooming” together. :)

  30. allison says:

    i’m so happy for you sheila! i can’t wait to meet her.

  31. allison says:

    i’m so happy for you sheila! i can’t wait to meet her.

  32. brendan says:

    she reminds me of sammy!

    email siobhan 237 pics of her RIGHT away.

  33. Noonz says:

    She’s awesome. Reminds me of my old cat, Whiskey, who had a hell of a personality.

  34. Kerry says:

    She looks just like Savannah! Oh, I am all choked up! Congratulations, Sheila, this is such wonderful news. And I volunteer to be her home away from home whenever you need me. Hooray for kitties!

  35. sarahk says:

    Welcome to the dark side! And thanks for adopting an adult kitteh; most people only want the kittens and puppies, and adult kittehs are probably the most likely to be killed in the shelters. Mwah, I love you.

  36. Amanda says:

    She’s beautiful, and the name suits her perfectly. Congratulations!

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