We have two 20 week old kittens, brother and sister and very close. It's been 18 years ago we adopted Backy and Twitch as kittens, so I figured we knew everything. Turns out 18 years ago is a long time, and 20 weeks is a lot different to 10 weeks (or maybe even 5 weeks) that B&T were. Our two new kitties are both really friendly, but totally skittish at the same time. I think with B&T we were able to bond with them early, but our new ones are already bonded to each other. They'll either flee before us, or let themselves be stroked with gusto and much purring - two extremes. The problem is they really don't want to be picked up
We've only had them a few days, but want them to learn to be handled early on. I've tried picking up and putting down one of them so they realise it's not a threat, but I'm treading a fine line because I don't want him to be negative towards me.We have also failed to come us with a unanimous decision on their names - but that's hardly their fault. Mischief and Mayhem are being heavily considered.
I think I'm still feeling sad that both Backy and Twitch are now gone. It would be good to wake up to find a cat on my head, it would be comforting, but they can never be a replacement.
