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Hi, i'm new to the group and pretty cat crazy (well i'm pretty much
crazy over anything small cute and cuddly).
Last summer my cat just disappeared. She was indoor all day and every
night she would go outside. She had all of her claws and was the
dominant cat in the neighborhood. She was a very good hunter and
never went very far. We used to call her our cat-dog because she
would walk with us whenever we walked the dogs - she would even go to
7-11 with us and wait outside while we bought our stuff... Anyways
she was the sweetest, most affectionate cat I have EVER had. I don't
know what happened to her but she must be gone for good and I think I
am almost ready to get another one.
How do I find a kitten that will end up being that affectionate and
sweet - I didn't choose my other cat (really) I rescued her... I'm
looking for advice on what traits to look for in a kitten so I have
the personality i'm looking for. Is it possible????

You have received very good advice from both Rene and Gandalf. In addition,
I would like to add this: In my opinion, you would be better off *not* to
start with a preconceived notion of what you want in a cat. Each of my cats
came along at "just the right time," for them and for me. Each of them was
a cat in need of a home, and none of them really fit what I had originally
"envisioned." Instead, I accepted them because they were there at the right
home and desperately needed to be adopted. And, guess what? Each of them
has been absolutely perfect for me! In each case, they became my loving
companions; and I would not have traded any of them for anything in the
world. By contrast, I have seen people--and read about some on the
newsgroups I follow--where a cat was adopted for certain preferred
characteristics, and that was followed by disappointment. In much the same
way as a parent does not set out to "choose" a personality but loves each
child separately, I think the same thing is true of our four-legged
families. And I truly do look at my furry twosome as family.

MaryL

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf
Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o
Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e