tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341832251199931304.post727066876005624874..comments2014-12-18T15:52:32.275-08:00Comments on Our Adventures As A Family of 4....: Surviving The Holidays.....And Other Stuff....Our Adventures As A Family of 4....http://www.blogger.com/profile/01960033723429432259noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341832251199931304.post-58492023813145246402013-12-07T12:12:48.506-08:002013-12-07T12:12:48.506-08:00The girls had no idea how to treat pets as they ha...The girls had no idea how to treat pets as they had never had them. At first we had a yellow lab who was about 8 at the time but loved the girls, and a cat. Our cat had cancer and had to be put down in 2010 and our lab died of a stroke at almost 12. So we have smaller dogs, and one of our dogs is an older Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He was rescued and has a heart murmur. He at first did not want anyone but me. He then branched out to my husband and now when the girls are upset, he will go up to them wherever they are and head but them with his head under their hand so they are forced to pet him. It took him 2 yrs to feel this way but he came out of his shell. Now he will lay by them and go to them, and it's really sweet to see. We have littler dogs now but he's the one who has really helped the girls when they are upset, etc. The kitten really is a love though and that's what LGA needed. She is great and such a sweet kitten. She will be a jumper though, as she plays hard and purrs hard, LOL. <br /><br />That is cool that you grew up in London. My cousins lived south of London near Brighton. I spent 6 mos there after high school and I loved it. I made many visits there over the years, but have not been back since 1991. Our Adventures As A Family of 4....https://www.blogger.com/profile/01960033723429432259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341832251199931304.post-59999717665297144512013-12-06T13:47:13.855-08:002013-12-06T13:47:13.855-08:00Actually just grew up in London so I am American n...Actually just grew up in London so I am American not English. My dad worked for Time/Life and was stationed there for a year which turned into 20 yrs! My brother and sister were both born there but only have US citizenship. So happy to hear that the kitty turned out to be "purrfect" (yes we love awful puns in our family) for the girls! I was interested to read how LGA is reacting to the kitten. Isn't it amazing what animals can provide to children? When our girls get mad at my husband and I - if we are home they will immediately turn to the cats to tell their troubles too and if we are not home will then cry for the cats! We found the cats to be an invaluable aide to help our girls transition when we first brought them home from China. And they continue to play an important part in our girls' lives.maggie khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913135277975855352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341832251199931304.post-87417204795643033702013-12-04T09:03:44.500-08:002013-12-04T09:03:44.500-08:00Leigh we have two cats. The first one we had is o...Leigh we have two cats. The first one we had is our semi feral calico. She really is not very friendly but hoping this new kitten will help her be more friendly. She bit in the beginning too, so it was not a good fit for the girls who wanted a loving lap cat. This kitten fits that bill. She's very sweet and loving and the girls are really enjoying her. BGA cleaned the litter boxes too for the first time yesterday so she is learning pet responsibility. Our Adventures As A Family of 4....https://www.blogger.com/profile/01960033723429432259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341832251199931304.post-37230030866570213092013-12-04T09:02:03.645-08:002013-12-04T09:02:03.645-08:00I didn't know you were from the UK Maggie! My...I didn't know you were from the UK Maggie! My dad was British and I have cousins and family in the UK. I have been to Harrods too!! I remember my dad saying what they used to have at Harrods. And yes, I had two girls crying for that kitten so I broke down and got her. But.......she's the most loving purring kitten around and she's really helping LGA calm. So it's worth it. Plus we are all loving on her. She's gonna be a jumper though. I can see it........Our Adventures As A Family of 4....https://www.blogger.com/profile/01960033723429432259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341832251199931304.post-32523682782069032212013-11-30T14:20:26.696-08:002013-11-30T14:20:26.696-08:00So sweet that the girls now get into the spirit of...So sweet that the girls now get into the spirit of the holidays. It's so much fun when they get all excited, isn't it?<br />Another kitten???? How many pets do you currently have? I've lost track!Casa Bicicletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877164617383384452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2341832251199931304.post-53539659434045367382013-11-27T16:57:02.369-08:002013-11-27T16:57:02.369-08:00I had to laugh at your post since it brought back ...I had to laugh at your post since it brought back memories of how we got our dog when I was little. We had been begging my mom for a dog for ages (because I knew I wouldn't get the pony that was first on my list). So my mom trying her best to prove to us that she would get us one at some point in the future - went out and bought a doggie bowl for the food, a leash and a huge dog collar suitable for a Great Dane. And then just to prove she really really meant it took us to Harrods in London (we grew up there) and the neat thing about Harrods at the time is that you could get absolutely everything there including pets. We were meant to just look and decide which breed we would get at that far future point. But she took us the day before Christmas - you can imagine the rest - 3 kids crying and whining because we saw the perfect dog on Christmas Eve - a tiny Jack Russell terrier. Of course the puppy came home with us that night. And my mom swore never to take children into a pet store again! But she never regretted getting Pip (yes the name was taken from Great Expectations by Dickens - we had a sense of humor about her) who turned out to be the best dog for us ever. So I hope that this little one turns out to be the perfect kitten for you. maggie khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913135277975855352noreply@blogger.com