In our family, we have had a ragtag of kitties come to live at our home. I am introducing you to our newest member, Jackpot Uffda Oreo. He is a tuxedo cat, I found out. Here I thought he was half an Oreo cookie.
A few months prior to his arrival, my son’s cat passed away unexpectedly and tragically. At that time, we had last four other dear cats within five years. We were not necessarily looking for a “replacement.” We received a call from our vet’s office asking if we would consider taking in a homeless cat.
After discussing this, we agreed to take him in. According to the vet tech, he was cute and black. I was at class when my husband picked him up. When he saw our new cat for the first time, my husband texted me that he was ‘hefty.” He was quite skittish and was not well-received by the other two cats who had already staked out somewhat of a territory. This is understandable as Jackpot (or Jack) had been apparently abandoned and exhibited adjustment behaviors.
It was a difficult integration process for us and for the other two cats. Interesting enough, Scitz was a foreclosure cat and Marlee was a foster cat who spent a number of years existing with two great big dogs. Lots of adjustment.
What I have seen over the past two years that Jack has lived with us is his becoming more comfortable in being a part of this home. He is being more loving, gets along fairly well with Scitz; is a protector for Marlee. He and Scitz still have they snarkiness and stand-offs.
Strides have been made and we are blessed to have him with us. In his own way, we believe that he is happy here. There seems to be a sense of safety and comfort in being in a cozy home even though he puts up with the other cats and the humans. He is more open to being loved and cuddled (within reason).
He has had as bumpy life for a time before coming to live with us. I can see how he has taken to us and is embracing this place as his forever place.
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