Morning, everyone. I'm sorry for the delay in O's departure story. Originally we planned to send him on his way yesterday afternoon, but it got rescheduled for this morning instead.
Lots of good guesses on who the lad would be moving in with, but no one got it right.
Mr Oliver Nicholas Furman is now Mr Oliver Nicholas Musselman-Furman. Yep. He's got himself a pair of brothers... Benny and Arthur Musselman!
Mama Kate came over and we completed the adoption paperwork this morning, then we all walked back to Kate's house. She lives just a block away.
Benny and Arthur, who are now GIGANTIC cats, met us at the door. We let Oliver meet the boys, and everything went just grand. They sniffed each other, and said hello. There was absolutely no aggressive or scaredy-cat behavior. Just curiosity.
I stayed for a little bit and watched Oliver explore his new digs. He walked around, seeming confident and comfortable with his little tail straight up in the air. Arthur disappeared upstairs eventually, and Benny continued to watch Oliver explore.
I put a collar with a bell on Oliver so if he decides to ambush his brothers, they will hear him coming. Also, when Oliver is all over, it will be easier to track him down.
So how's that for a happy ending! Our rowdy little boy gets two big brothers to play with, and they all live just a block away! AND he's got an awesome new mom, too! He's one lucky little boy.
I'm not sure who is happier about this. Oliver, knowing that he has a great new mom, two fun brothers and a new place to explore, or you. Knowing that your sweet boy is in good hands and that you'll be able to watch him grow into a gorgeous big boy.
ReplyDeleteit makes me so happy i could cry!
ReplyDeleteAww..way to go Oliver!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful forever home for little Oliver. Enjoy your two brothers and new mom little one.
ReplyDeleteOh, what a happy ending! I'm sure Oliver will have lots of fun with his new brothers! He looked quite grown up with his collar on too.
ReplyDeleteYay! You can see Olivers new brothers here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/kcomis/
I'm sure Kate will be posting pics of Oliver soon or later...
I would never have guessed that!!!! But I'm SO happy for him!!!! Somebody who took a pair took a third after all!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Tarah711; I did cry.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, it seems unreal that Arthur and Benny are over a year old now! What gorgeous young men they've become!!
ReplyDeleteOliver is the luckiest little brother ever!
Excellent news! I am sure Allover will be happy with his... his what? Foster step-brothers? After all, The Bean mothered them, right? Yea!
ReplyDeleteLittle bell! <3
ReplyDeletedoesnt Oliver look so handsome with his red collar and bell. i'm so happy he found a home, and with 2 wonderful brothers and a nnice new mommy! great happy - ending story Laurie!
ReplyDeleteOh, what lovely happy news! Congratulations to all!
ReplyDeleteOliver looks so grown up now. Wow! Good thing he's with some IKBC alumni.
ReplyDeleteBenny and Arthur: New kitten? IDK... hey, he smells like Mama Bean and Mama Laurie! AWESOME!
ReplyDeletehaha Lily...I think you may be on to something!
ReplyDeleteBuenas fortunas Sr. Pantalones Loco! Dos hermanos es muy bueno por uno catito!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that Oliver has two big brothers to play with. Now Benny, Arthur, and Oliver can start their own chapter of the IBKC alumni association!
ReplyDeleteYay for Mama Kate bringing Oliver over to Benny and Arthur! Nice to have a trio of cats. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYay for Oliver! Benny and Artie have grown into such handsome young mancats, and you know they will take good care of their little brother.
ReplyDeleteThis just made my day! Oliver Nicholas Musselman-Furman, you are such a lucky little man, I'm sure you'll love your big brothers. Any chance we could see some photos of the whole gang?
ReplyDeleteThat made my day!!! I'm so happy he went with them! Those boys are sure gonna be wrasslin' all the time though :D
ReplyDeleteAnyone want to place a bet how long that collar and bell will last? I bet he wiggles out of it by tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWhat delightful news - Oliver has two big and handsome brothers! Of course it was an easy settling-in process...they all had that wonderful IBKC training and are proper young men! What fun they - and Kate - will have! So happy for all! Please keep us posted with pix!!!!
ReplyDeleteHooray! That is wonderful news. Thank you, Martin for posting the link to Arthur and Benny's photos!
ReplyDeleteNow that just made my day. What wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so happy for everyone - especially Oliver! How adorable is he with that little red bell?! Like an early Xmas present. Arthur and Benny seem like a very good fit for him. Congrats to all, and looking forward to some brotherly pictures!
ReplyDeleteWOW - Arthur, Benny AND Allover?????
ReplyDeleteThey (A&B) definitely recognized that Beanie aura surrounding Sir Allover.
Love, Love, Love they are all together.
Laurie, when you were at Kate's house, did Benny and Arthur remember you? Did they come over to get pet and sit with you?
ReplyDeleteSuch happy noos ~ and how lovely that yoo can call in and watch him grow AND give us regular updates!
ReplyDeleteBest ending ever!!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! What a great home for him. His red collar and bell, together with the classic black and white fur, make Mr. Oliver look quite the dashing gentleman. (Plus, the dashing little guy will be dashing all over the place with his new brothers.)
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful news..Am sooo glad and Happy that our little Oliver went to Benny and Arthur..He will have sooo much fun with them and to be with such a great and BIG heart Mama Kate..Enjoy your new life Oli..and please update us on your new adventures....
ReplyDeleteKodiak and Kenai's mom - They boys said hello to me, but I didn't get the impression they remembered me. I have visited them a couple of times since they left here, but have never gotten the impression they remembered me. That's a long time ago for kitties.
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