Magic and Itchy
Just a week ago, I brought a new kitten into my home. It had been very lonely since my Misty cat passed away in early August. My adult male cat, Itchy, was very sad and missing his companion. I was also missing the sweetness of my all white cat. But I was not ready to find another cat to bring home.
Misty had been in our home and part of our family for over 13 years. She was the sweetest cat ever. When we brought her home, she was just six months old, and a tiny ball of all white puff. In fact her shelter name was Puff. We changed it to Mystique, or Misty.
She had a favorite rocking chair to sit in, one that no one else sat in. She had a favorite toy that we called, Baby: a soft, fluffy, catnip filled toy in the shape of the Cat in the Hat. Misty carried it everywhere and would cry when she could not find it.
It disappeared about three years ago. We looked all over for it. Misty was distraught. I searched for another toy just like it, but could never find one. I eventually found a toy she liked in its place, but it was never the same.
On Tuesday, January 27, I saw Magic on the Wayside Waifs website. On Wednesday I went to visit her. On Thursday, January 29, I brought her home. She is six months old and weighs 5 pounds, just like Mixty.
On Monday Magic jumped up on Misty’s chair and fell asleep, just as Misty would sleep. She stayed there for hours.
Tuesday, Magic found the Cat in the Hat toy! She was playing with it in the family room. I think I know where she found it, but I am not sure. All I know is that when Itchy saw that toy and smelled it, his attitude totally changed towards Magic.
No more hissing or running away. Now he reached out and touched her tail.
When he first saw Baby he sat by it and just kept smelling it. I believe it was a message from Misty to her companion to accept Magic as his new friend. By yesterday evening, their relationship had changed. Itchy now allowed Magic to snuggle up next to him.
Magic was born about two weeks before Misty passed away, otherwise I would think she was the reincarnation of my beloved cat. So I know that is not the case. However, I am beginning to think there is a connection.
And for right now, one week since our new kitten came home, I Believe in Magic.
zicharonot 
We lost a sweet and lovable cat in September. She was only six, and our brother (literally—littermate) was bereft. He’s adjusted now, but I am almost ready to think about getting another cat. Your story reassured me that our current cat, Smokey, will accept a new cat…eventually. Great story!
HER brother! I wish WordPress had an edit function…
By the way, I found your blog through TTT. I am also doing family history and often post and comment there. 🙂
TTT is a wonderful group. I have had great success in making important connections on it.
Magic has truly cheered Itchy up. Adopting Magic made a wonderful difference.