“Sir Preston”

I’m not a cat person….in fact, I swore I wouldn’t have any more cats.  We already have 2, Spaz the 11 year old grumpy brat that Vince got for me right after we were married and Kitty the who knows how old monster cat that someone dumped in our garage a year ago.  I especially swore I would never have a long haired cat.

Friday evening I went to my ex-sister in laws house with my brother to drop the kids off, she was telling me about a cat she was given that beats up her other cat and her 2 kittens so she was looking for a new home for him.  I asked to see him, fully expecting to dislike him simply because of his long hair.  You see, Preston is a Persian.  A 6 year old, neutered, lovable, cuddlable, dog-like cat!  He adores attention of any sort, if you look at him and say his name he purrs!  He has that smoosh face and the runny eyes, Vince says he looks like Oscar the Grouch. 

ANYWAY!  My ex-SIL and I talked and we decided I’d take him and see how he gets along with my cats and Ginger – if it doesn’t work out she’ll take him back until she can find him another home, but I have to say, this cat is the coolest.  I’m still getting used to the hair, and another concern was Ethan’s asthma and my allergies but both of us are doing just fine with him. 

It also occurred to me that his name is really “pressed in” ha ha very funny….he reminds me of the Fancy Feast cat and is just too regal for such a name so he’s “Preston” although I do keep catching myself calling him “Winston” LOL  As I type, he’s laying behind my head on the back of my chair.  He rocks and although he’s a high maintenance cat (brushing the fur and cleaning the eyes) he’s a keeper.  There has been some growling and boundaries have been set as to who gets to sleep where but for the most part it seems to be peaceful with a “you leave me alone I’ll leave you alone” attitude.  I don’t have any pictures of him yet, but I will get some VERY soon…..oh btw, he has the neatest blue eyes!