Last week I told you all that Maurie brought a super-special surprise home after cleaning out his parents' house. Here she is! Meet Ginger, our new little furry bundle of joy --
This sweet girl showed up at her former home one day out of nowhere. Maurie's mom had never really been a big fan of felines, but this one had her at meow. She's a lovey, rubbing, purring little sweetheart, weighing in at barely 7 pounds! She looks like she's a good size in these photos, but believe me, it's all fur. Her teeny-tiny meow goes right along with her diminutive figure.
Funny this is, right after his mom took her in, she figured out that Ginger was expecting. And sure enough, soon after, she delivered 5 little kittens, all boys. I never got to see them, and I just can't imagine this tiny cat having 5 little babies! All found good homes, and Ginger was a loving companion to Maurie's mom to the end.
She sure does love the camera! The cellphone, too. I have been texting photos of her to Abby every day. She seems to just come running every time I pull my iPhone out!
There's only one member of our family who is not exactly happy with this new arrangement . . .
It's only been a few days, and we're hopeful that each day will get a little better, and soon they will be the best of friends.
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Oh...such a pretty little girl! She is gorgeous. Going to Canton this weekend...I'm so jealous!!!! Sounds like so much fun. I hope the two cats learn to love each other soon.
Posted by: Nita {ModVintageLife} | February 01, 2013 at 03:37 PM
She sure is pretty!! Glad she has a new loving home!
Posted by: Leslie J | February 01, 2013 at 03:40 PM
Oh she's a beauty! They may never become best friends but will tolerate each other.
Posted by: Stacey | February 01, 2013 at 03:49 PM
Oh she is such a beautiful little girl! I love cats. My husband said it is either him or a cat... hmmm...some days I think I would choose a cat! lol. We have a Cavalier King Charles who is 10 lbs...her name is Ginger as well! Hope your kitties become best buddies!
Posted by: Molly | February 01, 2013 at 03:51 PM
I'm not a cat person - but wow, she's a little bundle of adorable!!!!
Hope she adjusts to her new home and "roommates" without a hitch!
gena
Posted by: gena | February 01, 2013 at 03:55 PM
She's a beauty for sure, hope the two kitties learn to like each other. Saw your link at A Favorite Thing, thanks for sharing with us.
Mary
Posted by: Mary @ Ms. Redo | February 01, 2013 at 07:47 PM
She's so lovely. You have taken some beautiful photos of her. I always think that a perfect photograph can only improve by adding a feline. I hope she has a long and happy life with you. Deb
Posted by: just cats | February 01, 2013 at 08:23 PM
What a sweet little girl she is. I bet they will become friends slowly but surely.
Judy
Posted by: Judy Clark | February 01, 2013 at 08:28 PM
What a beauty she is!!!
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Posted by: Cottage Sweet Cottage | February 01, 2013 at 09:20 PM
Ginger is very photogenic! Hope the two settle into buddies soon.
Posted by: Dewena Callis | February 01, 2013 at 09:33 PM
Hi Andrea, she is so adorable, we have 2 black cats and we enjoy them all the time...well except at night time when they think they own the bed and kick us out..if you find it in your heart, I would love for you to stop by my friend Arod's party at Makin My Apt a Home. She is a new blogger and has this wonderful party on Friday's called Furry Friends Fridays and this post is just perfect for the party. She would love to see sweet Ginger! here is her link http://www.makinmyaptahome.com/2013/02/furry-friends-friday-5.html Thank You so much for posting...have a beautiful weekend
Posted by: Lizy | February 01, 2013 at 09:50 PM
Ginger is so cute!! I bet both kitties will be great friends before too long.
~Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | February 01, 2013 at 10:19 PM
Oh, she is BEAUTIFUL!!! How exciting for you. I'm sure she and your other fur baby will be friends before long. If not friends, at least tolerate each other!
Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage
Posted by: An Enchanted Cottage | February 02, 2013 at 12:38 AM
She is quite lovely! Your pictures are fantastic! I read your blog the other day and was WONDERING if this surprise was going to be a pup or kitty.....she's really a treasure!
Posted by: debra | February 02, 2013 at 05:25 AM
What a beautiful girl, i'm sure they will become the best of friends, how cute is that she comes running every time you reach for your IPhone :)
Posted by: caroline | February 02, 2013 at 06:52 AM
Ah, Ginger is a sweet girl! You are so blessed to have each other! Hopefully the two kitties will become best of friends. Have a delightful weekend. Bess
Posted by: Bess | February 02, 2013 at 07:40 AM
How sweet! So glad she found two good homes! The pictures of her in front of the floral pillows are great!!
Posted by: Diane | February 02, 2013 at 07:53 AM
She is beautiful!Lucky for her to have found a wonderful new home.
- The Tablescaper
Posted by: The Tablescaper | February 02, 2013 at 09:53 AM
Cats are the best. :-) Have a nice weekend. Regula
Posted by: Regula | February 02, 2013 at 10:49 AM
What a beautiful little girl, Andrea. So precious, reminds me of our little Maggie. Hopefully the two cats will bond eventually..Happy Saturday..Judy
Posted by: Judy Neumann | February 02, 2013 at 11:14 AM
She's a real beauty! I love her serious expression and big eyes!
Posted by: Sarah ~ Magnolias Attic | February 02, 2013 at 11:44 AM
She is really beautiful. I am so happy she was a loving comapnion til the end. Animals are so grand for someone living alone. She looks as if she has many life secrets to share.
Posted by: Regena Fickes | February 02, 2013 at 02:23 PM
She's a beautiful cat and how wonderful that she got lucky twice in her life and was given a good home!
Posted by: Maureen | February 02, 2013 at 02:33 PM
She's absolutely beautiful! What a gorgeous face!
Thanks for joining in this week.
xo
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | February 02, 2013 at 04:08 PM
What a gorgeous kitty!!! She is just stunning--and it's so good that she has a loving home again with you. I hope your resident feline adjusts and accepts her very soon :-)
Posted by: Leisa | February 02, 2013 at 06:05 PM
She is gorgeous ~ and you can tell she's a sweetie.
Posted by: Susy | February 03, 2013 at 08:16 AM
Oh! Ginger is lovely, so precious! Congratulations on your new family member!
Posted by: Sally | February 03, 2013 at 08:47 AM
I love petite cats...she is beautiful! I had to put down my sweet tonkinese 14 year old cat last fall and I miss her. My husband also says no more cats, but we'll see :-) We still have our boxer, so in time, in time.
Posted by: Jan K | February 03, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Oh my goodness! She is beautiful! My staff sends their regards...especially Baby Kitty who wants to know if she is single! lol I love the way she runs to be photographed! Baby Kitty does that, too...he's a natural-born ham! I hope your kitties become friends...or tolerate each other at least...very soon! Do you ever watch My Cat from Hell? He says to feed the new cat last to reassure the older cat that it's OK...still the favorite! Keep us posted!...hugs...Debbie
Posted by: Confessions of a Plate Addict | February 03, 2013 at 12:15 PM
A beautiful addition to your lovely cottage is sweet Ginger! How blessed you mum-in-law was to have been found by such a lovely companion...it is cats that find us, never the other way around ;)
I'm sure in time the two cats will become friends...or at least be politely tolerable to each other!
Pleased to make your acquaintance via Mockingbird Hill Cottage :)
Posted by: Tina | February 03, 2013 at 12:20 PM
She's beautiful! Very photogenic!
Posted by: Manuela@a cultivated nest | February 03, 2013 at 03:41 PM
She's gorgeous. She reminds of my Lucy - all fur and tiny little frame (Lucy's only 5 lbs) but she LOVES having her picture taken too.
Posted by: Julie | February 03, 2013 at 05:37 PM
She's so beautiful! It's really nice that you guys took her in. She looks like a real sweetie!
Posted by: Sharon | February 03, 2013 at 08:07 PM
Simply adorable!
Posted by: dayle | February 03, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Do you know she's a Maine Coon? At least she certainly looks like one. You should check out how much kittens go for! Very price-y!! My daughters brought us home a stray about 12 years ago. Tiniest little kitten ever. Couldn't even hold up her tail. It was so long, it just dragged behind her. Your cat is very beautiful. Love her colouring and her eyes.
Posted by: Doreen | February 04, 2013 at 01:24 AM
Wow! Ginger is so cute! I hope they'll be friends very soon . :)
Posted by: Maid Service Austin | February 04, 2013 at 01:57 AM
What a sweet girl, she is. And what a perfect name. I hope she and your other cat become friends soon. Such a happy ending for her story.
Posted by: Haworth | February 04, 2013 at 09:34 AM
Andrea, she's gorgeous! I think she may be at least part Maine Coon cat, as my Clyde was. He was light as a feather, quite tall, but weighed next to nothing. They are very smart cats. They tend to walk with you like a dog. I would so love to have a cat that looked like her! (Google Maine Coon cats and see if she fits the description of personality, etc.)
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula-Pruitt | February 04, 2013 at 11:53 AM
I'm in love! I found a semi-feral girl who I named Felicity. She was a joy!
God bless you and your beautiful friend!
xo
Andie
Posted by: Andie | February 05, 2013 at 09:07 PM
I would love to know how they have settled in with one another. I have two and adopted (or he me) yet another, but the new kitty has yet to come face to face with the others.
Posted by: Glynis Maruk | February 06, 2013 at 01:34 PM
Bless you and your kind heart. Your post made me smile. LOVE cats and the people who love them, too.
Posted by: Linda at Beautiful Ideas | February 07, 2013 at 06:33 PM
Ha, you're right! She does look like our new cat - but Ginger has better ears. :) She's darling, though she does have that Hellion look about her. ;)
Posted by: Farmgirl Susan | May 12, 2013 at 01:32 PM
Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.
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