Today we picked up our new kitten,  a 1 year old retired platinum Burmese.

Currently known as “Shalimar” (not sure if we are keeping it), she was born in Russia and brought to the States as a show cat/breeder.

When Shalimar wasn’t getting pregnant after a few trys, the breeder decided it was better to find her a forever home rather than pursuing any fertility b treatments (did you even know that was a thing for cats?!)

After talking with The Other, we felt that due to Brutus’ unending energy and the older cats general disdain of said energy,  it was best to get him a playmate around his own age.

We were originally looking at another kitten but thought that since he is such a – well, brute – it might be better that the kitten was a bit older.  Shalimar is only 1 month older than him.

She is a but shy right now adjusting to her new surroundings,  and Brutus is a bit growly about not being the baby anymore. However both are curious so once everything settles down I’m sure they will be good friends.