It's a Girl!

In three weeks we will be adding a baby girl to our family of five. After attending the SD cat show and seeing crazy stereotype-perpetuating ladies, I caught the kitten bug. It's been something I've been wanting for a long time. I have had our beautiful Ermine since I was 14 years old. She has been amazing, but I want the rest of her life to be good. Luke wakes her up numerous times throughout the day, picks her up, and drags her around the house. The poor thing just wants to sleep! She will be turning 16 in July and is currently the equivalent of 76 years old in human years. I realize that introducing a kitten, a companion that is the equivalent of a 2 year old, is not the best companion for her, but I'm hoping that the new little one will provide distraction that will let the old girl rest.

It's going to be a long process. When I got Ermie back in the day, I had no idea what I was doing. I just put all the cats in the same room and let them hiss it out. I had no knowledge of introducing smells and providing positive experiences for both cats in order for there to be harmony within one multi-feline household. This time it will be different.

I hope.

I plan to make this cat Jay's cat in hopes that Ermie will not reject me. This will be difficult, but Erms is worth it. Besides, all cats loooooove me anyway, so it's just a matter of time.


Here she is. This is the first picture I saw of her and was what helped us decide to pursue her adoption:

She is part Bengal. Bengals are an interesting breed, an extremely exotic looking breed. They are actually bred from Asian Leopard cats. Bengals are the 4th generation cats from this cross. They are supposed to be great with kids and more like a dog. Bengals are known for playing catch, playing in water, being capable of learning to shake hands and walking on a leash and such, and really crave lots of high levels of interaction.

As far as her name, I'm stuck. Here's the growing list. Remember, it must be complementary to or as weird as Ermine (Ermie).
Jadis
Mobius (not very ladylike, I know)
Evangeline Lily (Jay liked "Benjamin Linus Wins")
Olivia
Eden
Olive

I think I REALLY like Olive. Any other suggestions?