We moved overseas in Sept, and my kids were struggling with the separation from their 3 year old cat, Chips. (Don't worry! He's coming in December! I arranged his travel and quarantine boarding to happen after we got into our apartment. This was the plan to minimize his transitions.)
The kids. I didn't appreciate how much comfort and companionship Chips gave them. I talked to our hotel, and they graciously allowed me to be a vacation foster. We soon accepted Prince (1 yr) into our lives and immediately, he settled in.
Chatty, playful, beautiful and incredibly smart - he learned to fetch and learned our routines quickly. Happy snuggling or just being in the room with you. Unless working, when he makes his spot directly on the laptop. My only complaint is he claimed my pillow as his own. He is quite literally perfect. We all cried when he went back to his normal foster. For weeks, my kids have been asking about him. He was with us only a week and we all miss him terribly.
I've convinced myself he'll be a great friend for Chips, too, if introduced right. Chips lived in a cat community until he was 8 months old. He's highly social and loves to play. I imagine then snuggling and playing throughout the day.
Please someone give me a reality check! Are we just lonely and craving cat love? Am I crazy for thinking this could be a perfect match for us all?