Onyx here. And I have some… interesting… news. My human brought home a kitten. A little black, white, fluffy ball of terror. She calls him Lightning. So far, he’s better than Thunder. (Thunder is the tabby who looks like a smaller Sgt Stripes.) But barely. She didn’t even ask me. Just disappeared with the cat carrier and came home announcing “Onyx, this is Lightning.”
*No “hey, can we bring this intruder in?”, no extra treats or cuddles, not even extra kibble. But he’s not entirely bad. He’s kind of cute. And he’s less annoying than Thunder. Here’s what the first two weeks of Lightning have been like:
Week 1:
— A small puffy creature arrives. He smells funny and he squeaks. But he’s cute (not as cute as me).
–This puff plays with everything- his tail, my tail (not cool!) Thunder’s tail (pretty funny)… wrappers, rubber bands… it’s endless
–He really, really likes Pounce. Not sure how I feel about this.
–Thunder does NOT like him. Serves her right. Now she sees how it feels to have an annoying little sibling.
–He’s not litter trained! Horrors of all horrors! How disgusting!
–He’s eating my food… but so does Thunder…
Week 2:
— I’m starting to like this spunky little puff… he shares the food dish with me!
–He is litter trained! Miracles do happen! And his litter box is cleaner than the one I share with Thunder. Score!
–Maybe I don’t like him… he doesn’t understand hisses.
–Nah, he’s okay. He also cuddles.
–Ewww…. he likes swimming in the human litter box… ewww…
–He steals MY human at night!!!! Major strike!!!
Overall, I rate him a 6/10… pretty high if you ask me. I still think being an only cat would be better, but I prefer him to Thunder. Mom says we’re BFFs but I think she’s full of it. I’m only being nice to him until I get to know him better.
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How wonderful x😽
Yeah, he’s alright!
Congratulations! Lightening looks like a wonderful kitty!
He’s pretty cute! Much nicer than Thunder!
With the possible exception of the references to the litterbox, my siblings said almost exactly the same things about me when I was born.
And you grew up to he purrfect!
This is so beautiful news and so lovely New one. Welcome. Thank you, Love, nia
Thank you!
Onyx … oh how we understand. When there were eight of these tiny terrorist, Mom and Dad kept them sequestered. When everybody left for new homes except Tali and Gibbs we were delighted. But these two hellions are definitely trying our patience. They think and act like they own the place and our humans. We sure hope you have better luck with Lightening! XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid & Sawyer, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Kizmet, Audrey, Raleigh, Gibbs & Tali
Thank you! 8 sounds horrific!
Obviously you are trying to be a good Big Brother ! Good for you Onyx ! (But a couple extra treats wouldn’t hurt.
I agree! Extra treats are never a bad idea!
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Thank you! Nice to meet you!
Congrats on the new addition. Your mom is lucky you are so sweet because she should have done a slow introduction by having the new guy in one room for a while and exchange scents, etc. XO
Thank you! It’s a fun household!
Lightning is definitely a keeper! Congratulations on your new family member!
Thank you!
He’s super cute. Did he arrive via the “cat distribution system” or did you adopt him from a shelter?
Definitely the cat distribution system- he was found by a coworker on the side of a road in a box!
It kills me when people do stuff like that. Poor little guy must have been so scared, but in Lightning’s case he found his way a good home. He really is a cute kitten.
Adorable. Just be patient, Onyx. Show him the ropes, you’re the older sibling now. He will look up to you.
Thank you! I look forward to showing him the right way to do things!
what a cute baby!
Thank you!
Thunder and Lightning! Oh, brilliant!
My human was pretty excited to do this!
Oh, Onyx, what a sweet little introoder. Welcome in cyberspace, sweet Lightening💗Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day to all of you and your mommy too🐾😘💞
Thank you! He is pretty cute!
Mee-yow Onyx yore Hu’man iss purrty bold to bring home a new kitten…shee has a BIG heart….Little kittss play with efurrything…even their own poopss (sumtimess). So now wee can sing song “Thunder an Lightning Oh Yeah!!”
Hope things settle down soon fore efurryone. ***nose bopss*** BellaDharma an **blowss kissess** BellaSita Mum
He does love playing with everything!
Congratulations on your new Sibling. And, I love the names of Thunder and Lightning. You can teach Lightning the way you do things and have someone to play with now.
I am pretty excited to show him how to do things the right way!
Nice to meet you little LightNING! Enjoy your new home!