Meet Lily.

This is Lily! (Yes, after Lily Potter - we love our Harry Potter). We adopted her yesterday afternoon from C.A.R.E. Adoption Center/Shelter here in Springfield! We like to go to them because they are a no kill shelter that works with animal control. It's where we also got Luna.

At first, we weren't planning on getting a cat because we didn't really have the money to drop on the adoption fee. However, we had some repeat wedding gifts that we had been meaning to return to Bed Bath & Beyond. So we dug them out of a closet and took them up there. At first they weren't going to give us cash back for them, but luckily Matt had talked to manager on the phone who said she would do that for us. So we got some extra cash. Then we went back to the shelter.

We originally thought that Lily was about a year old because that's what the sheet said. Well, come to find out, she's actually a kitten. Seven months old. She seemed really calm and laid back at the shelter, so we went ahead and got her. I mean, how crazy can a seven month old kitten be?

Correct answer: CRAZY.

We got home and she set off exploring! She definitely was NOT shy. She tried to get in every nook and cranny there is in our townhouse. In fact, in the picture up top, she was looking at the space between the fridge and the wall. We let Luna sniff Lily before we let her out of the carrier, and it seemed like it might be okay. WRONG. As soon as we opened the door and let Lily out, Luna started hissing at her. Even this morning Luna hisses at Lily. Luna even growls at her! I had no idea cats could even growl!

Matt and I were really nervous about it last night. But we're going to give this a shot. We made a commitment and we're going to stick to it. They both just need some time to get used to each other. I mean, I totally get it. Luna's territory is suddenly being invaded by some strange kitten. I get it. I think it will work out. I hope it will anyway.

Everyone keeps making jokes that I'm slowing becoming a cat lady - THIS IS A FALLACY! I am stopping at two, I promise. I don't think I could handle any more. My land lady has three, and I find it obnoxious. But either way, I do love my two kitties. But I PROMISE I'm stopping at two. :)