I admit it. I’ve been a cat-lover for some time, now. Fortunately, there’s been a prince in the house to feed that craving and his name is Chauncey (as in, Billups).
He’s wonderful. Playful, curious, vocal, inquisitive, nocturnal. Black (with a couple white hairs here and there), sleek, shiny, long-tailed, agile. Has to have his paws on everything. He belongs to my roommate, yet has a special place reserved in my heart.
Just look at the guy…
I’ve wanted my own cat. I just haven’t admitted it to myself enough to commit. Perusing lolcats on ICanHasCheezburger.com, sure. Voting for the cutest kitteh on Kittenwar.com, sure. Playing with Chaunce when I get home from work (as all kittens should be played with everyday), sure. Scooping litter, taking in for check-ups, mandatory play-time–not so much for me. I’ve been a hypocrite.
Until now.
Meet what’s left of my boss’ recent litter of Bengal kittens. Two boys, two girls. The one hilariously “chillin’ on her right paw” on the furthest left is a girl and the one on the furthest right is a boy. I’m not sure about the middle two but one thing I am certain, that guy was literally falling asleep as I was taking this picture. In fact, he-or-she was kind of teetering from side to side.
I figured now that Chauncey is 7 months old, better now than ever to adopt a second kitteh so they have better chances of getting along while Chaunce is young. So I bit the bullet.
The one on the furthest right is mine. I don’t have him, yet, as the kittehs are getting their 8-week shots this week. I should have him in a few days. In the meantime, it’s time to go to PetCo for some basics.
His name is Rufus. I’ll call him Roofies for short.
To give you an idea of what what his markings will look like when he’s older, here’s a picture of one of the kitties (I couldn’t tell which) and his Dad.
“Aww” to your heart’s desire. 
I couldn’t be more excited or anxious!
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Okay, the one time I go all gooey…
Aaaawwwwww, shweetsy cutesy mutesy liddle cuddly wuddly adorable bundle of fluffy fun. I want a kitteh!
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So you got the one that looks as though it’s sussing out the camera to see how it can be used for its world domination plan. When the humans are asleep, of course. Mwu hahahaha.
Have fun with Roofies.
Nice. i don’t care how big he’ll get, Toby will still eat him.
You’re gonna be a mommy!
Aww, congratulations! Bengals are so incredibly beautiful, and Rufus looks like a very handsome little man. Have fun!
I like Rufus’s eyes the best.
congrats! he’s soooooo cuuuute!
Oh my gosh how exciting
Cuuuuuuutie. Can’t wait to see more pictures once you bring him home ~.~
Awwwwwwwwwww, he’s soooooo cute!!
I wish I could still have a cat, but I’m too allergic now
Congratulations, I wish you endless fun and cuddling with that little tiger
Ollie, it’s fitting that the motorsport blogger would go gushy. I loved it. Thanks. Haha!
Jim: I dunno, I think Rufus stands a chance in out-cuting Toby. But you’re right, the one with the appetite always wins.
Thanks for all the oohs and awws, everyone!! More pics than-you-will-know-what-to-do-with to come.
An update: I’ll be getting him in a week. He is 8 weeks now which is fine for adoption but we decided to let him stay with the litter one more week just to cement his litter box training.