January 26, 2015
Michelle says: Nermie (named after Nermal from Garfield) was a three-week-old baby kitten that needed bottle feeding-- we pulled him from the shelter and had him at the same time as Minnie and Orange. Nermie was two weeks older. We fostered them all together and Orange totally fell in love with Nermie! Seriously in love with Nermie. When we decided to keep Orange, we adopted Nermie too to keep them together. But at age three, Nermie started spraying the house and litterally attacking all of the other cats. After three vets, we all came to the conclusion that he decided he no longer wanted to be in a multicat household. It was devastating; my husband was particularly attached to Nermie, not to mention Orange, who was totally confused by Nermie attacking him. We separated him in a bedroom and he calmed down. Eventually we found Nermie a fantastic home (rehomed him) where he could be king of the house.
All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Michelle Peters Spivack
Michelle volunteers for 13th St. Cat Rescue, IBOK Rescue and Paws for SJACS in San Jose, CA

Nermie [3]  kitten
Nermie [3]  kitten
Nermie [3]  kitten
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Sandi -
He is so darn cute, I would love to see some adult pictures. I am so happy you found what worked for him and he is happy again. I appreciate how hard it must have been to let him go to another home.
DaniBlue -
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I fell for this little sweetie the first time I saw him here before.
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Was Nermie altered in time? Perhaps his personality change was due to adolescence. I am sorry everyone went through this, but a new home was probably the best solution.
LindaG -
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Adorable.
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Nermie is a cutie!
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His little face is so adorable
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Nermie was a really pretty kitten. I am sorry you had to re home him but he is happy now. Michelle I wish you would let us know if you are okay. You are the best.
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I remember this story... Such a sad change, but I'm glad that it worked out in the end.
A Walkaway -
We have two female cats (fixed as kittens) who are now primarily outdoors (one isn't allowed back in the house) because they started marking and ruining stuff - and they seem happier now. It is a territory/dominance thing and not easily dealt with. At least we could do that - although we do live in an area filled with cat haters.

As much as having to re-home Nermie hurt, it probably was the only real solution. At least you can get updates and maybe even see him once in a while?

He is a real cutie!
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Oh my gosh look at those eyes! I'm sorry you lost him but good on you for finding a good home for him!
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So sorry Michelle that Nermie had to be re-homed as he was in such a great household with you and your husband. Hopefully, he is very happy in his new forever home. Nermie had a beautiful fur coat, very lovey dilute grey tabby.
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It's good that Nermie is now king of his own castle; he's a very dear boy
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That is so sad he didn't get along with the others when he grew up. He is very cute and I hope he's happy now with all the attention on him in his new home.
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He is so lovely ! I am glad you could find him a home where he is happier . A shame for the other kitties, though :-(
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Oh my, how cute is this pose!
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"Me! Just me! I r ahn only kitteh!" Nermie can't help it. He's just that cute. xoxo



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