Tula [redux]

July 22, 2013

Carly says: Tula is OJ's littermate. When I picked OJ up on a Friday, I saw the other kittens in the litter but wasn't sure if I wanted to have two kittens at the same time. By Monday, I decided to check and see if there were any kittens remaining from the litter, and only Tula remained. I took her home in hopes that she and OJ would play (and, in turn, let me sleep through the night and not be a chew toy). Having two kittens has afforded me the chance to sleep at night as well as the opportunity to watch them chase each other around the house, wrestle with other another, make mischief, and embark upon adventures (usually OJ's idea).

Tula is the runt of her litter, and when I adopted her, she weighed only one pound. Despite her small size, she has a large personality and a big appetite! During her tiniest days, she would insist on "helping" me cook by crawling into the hood of my hooded sweatshirt and watching over my shoulder as I made dinners. Tula is always playing with her brother as well as always trying to play with our 14-year-old golden retriever. Her meow is one of the loudest I have ever heard, and she is sure to remind me when I haven't given her enough love or have wandered off and she cannot find me. She also loves to go for rides in the car and will go for walks with the dog. I chose Tula's name (pronounced TWO-la) because she is the second cat I adopted, just three days after adopting her brother. Having two kittens is great -- I can't talk enough about how much I'm enjoying watching them grow up together!

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CarolB57 - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Tula is a cutie & has beautiful coloring including her matching nose!

Kristine - 10 years, 9 months ago

she is absolutely adorable. she'd even give Willie a run for her money!

purrlady - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Adorable itteh bitteh kitteh!

Schmiml - 10 years, 9 months ago

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MsKabibble - 10 years, 9 months ago

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I am so glad that you chose to give Tula a home as well. She was probably quite lonely there. I love the markings on her head. She is lovely!

MsKabibble - 10 years, 9 months ago

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MomcatSooma - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Tula is darling. It's clear she loves her Cat Dancer!

Darcy - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Darcy - 10 years, 9 months ago

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"During her tiniest days, she would insist on "helping" me cook by crawling into the hood of my hooded sweatshirt and watching over my shoulder as I made dinners." Wish we had a photo of this kind of help.

katzenmother - 10 years, 9 months ago

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She looks like such a little sweetheart:) Would love to see an update photo of both Tula and OJ. Hint, hint:)

RobinSpringer - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Oh, baby Tula, you are are so precious in ALL YOUR photos, you little doll - oh me, I need to be able to afford to get me a kitty somehow!

GingersMom - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Her coloring is just gorgeous! From her front picture, she looked all grey, but it's wonderful to see how pretty she is.

BTW, Carly, you did the right thing by giving another animal a purrmanent home! Good job! :) ♥

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amalbici - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Oh how sweet - I'm so pleased that you went back and got Tula - may you enjoy many years of happiness with your furryfriends !!!

tinymagnolia - 10 years, 9 months ago

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How anyone could resist this little face is beyond me- I'm glad you didn't!

jewely - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Reminds me of chessie the train kitty. Sleep well, little Tula, in your new home. Love and snuggles forever to you.

MissyofMissylandia - 10 years, 9 months ago

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She is purrrfect. I love her personality.

mma - 10 years, 9 months ago

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She's adorable.

docsquid - 10 years, 9 months ago

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A beautiful little angel. I absolutely know why you had to have her!

Golfergirl55 - 10 years, 9 months ago

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No wonder you went back to get her!!! So sweet!!!!! I want a kitten!!!!!

Natthecat - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Tula was worth the trip back. And your back story was more exciting to a cat lover than today's Times about the royal baby.

aprilmlane - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Tula looks so happy to have been chosen. :)

judymack812 - 10 years, 9 months ago

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Tula is a beautiful little girl that would be hard to resist! Would love to see pictures of her now. Also I hope you have made Tula and OJ indoor kitties by now.

BirmanMama - 10 years, 9 months ago

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