Helping Presley through the loss of his brother...
A few months ago, we lost our beloved 15-year-old Costello who left behind his brother, Presley. I had no idea if Presley wanted a companion or preferred to be an only cat. That's when I contacted Nina who, via Presley, said that Presley did indeed want a companion, a very specific companion from the Humane Society.
I asked Nina if she could facilitate the vetting of a new kitty through Presley, and that began our journey. I visited one kitty whom Presley turned down. I know it sounds odd, but when I got home from the Humane Society that day, Presley would not come out and greet me as usual. In fact, he wouldn't pay any attention to me at all. Then my husband and I found another cat on the website whose picture I sent to Nina for approval. As my husband and I were discussing visiting this second cat, I turned around and Presley threw up at my feet. Another cat rejected.
A few days later, I found 2 cats at the Humane Society, both of whom Presley via Nina approved. Off we went to the Humane Society to meet them--one of whom Presley said was kind (not very interested in us, however) and the other would be more fun (he was all over us). We brought home the "fun" cat.
We had no idea what to expect bringing a new cat into the house. Presley met us at the door, and we let Cooper (the fun kitty) out of his crate. They rubbed noses immediately, and we found them the next day washing each other's heads. Cooper is a wonderful addition to our family, and he and Presley are slowly forming a friendship.
I know it all sounds crazy, but we are convinced that Presley knew who was coming and had approved of him. I have a few friends who think I am a bit odd, and several others who have asked for Nina's contact information. In any case, we are so pleased to have found and worked with Nina who is delightful and quite talented. It's been a fascinating and delightful journey...