Update....
The cat has been named Francie,
My 5 year old picked it and after a democratic vote Francie won...
She is getting along well just does not like the 100 # Doberman but he is KING of the house and she will have to get over it.
After checking out her teeth she seems to be a bit on the older side. I keep thinking of my home as the kitty nursing home...
I am mad about one thing though. The adoption was $130 which covered the vet bills, dont mind paying that at all. However they were going to spay her. I noticed her tummy was shaved and really did not hug and love on her too much until today and guess what???? She was already fixed and the vet charged me anyway..
...now that is soooooooo wrong. I mean did they think that I would not notice a large cut missing????
I guess I have a call to make tommorow....
...yeah, I was so hoping it was washable. Can dry cleaning get the stain out? I am leaving soon to drop off...first time I have been able to leave the house. The work other than the wallpaper and wool carpet cleaning should be finished tomorrow. I have had the nicest group of workers from the contractor. They are all family members from Costa Rica! Sophie is the boss and her bil and cousin are the muscle. So nice to have in your home, but I will not miss the dust (again) and Molly barking.
there is just no way. But, I understand the position you are in. Cats have definite personalities, and their dispositions run deep - especially if she is older than you thought. The fact that she was already spayed lends credence to her being an older cat...and either someone's pet, or a repeat kennel cat. And, unlike dogs who eventually figure out where they are in your family (aka "pack"), cats don't.