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Ocelot II

(129,083 posts)
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 08:18 PM Dec 27

Last week the Cat Distribution System bestowed upon me two 14-lb. gray brothers

who have assimilated me and are now my overlords. Their names are Chet and Dave; they're solid dark gray but not completely identical. Chet is a little lighter gray and Dave has a rounder face but I had to get collars so I could identify them from across the room. Chet is extremely friendly while Dave is a bit more introverted, though he greatly enjoys being petted and likes to scent-mark me. They have learned that the kitchen = food and that they are required by some cat rule to accompany me to the bathroom. They have many toys and napping spots and they have filled my home and my life with the great joy of catness. Some photos:













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Last week the Cat Distribution System bestowed upon me two 14-lb. gray brothers (Original Post) Ocelot II Dec 27 OP
Lucky you! They not only have each other, but now they have you!!! Rhiannon12866 Dec 27 #1
Such lovely boys !!!!!! Trueblue1968 Dec 28 #38
They are beautiful. bamagal62 Dec 27 #2
BLESS YOU! THey are gorgeous! CurtEastPoint Dec 27 #3
So happy for you 😻 I have a 15# kitty so I know Dave and Chet are not little guys but they are beautiful! Deuxcents Dec 27 #4
Got to take the old one-legged salute occasionally. That's just life with cats. nt eppur_se_muova Dec 27 #5
We all do it in our own ways; perhaps not so obviously. erronis Dec 27 #8
Sweet! 2naSalit Dec 27 #6
You just got the jackpot. As did they. FadedMullet Dec 27 #7
Sure seems like it! calimary Dec 27 #18
The cat distribution system knows what it's doing... jmbar2 Dec 27 #9
And I wish it would bless me again.. raising2moredems Dec 27 #26
So sorry you lost your best cat ever! Ocelot II Dec 27 #27
They look so content 10 Turtle Day Dec 27 #10
Beautiful! DeeDeeNY Dec 27 #11
Yes! Ocelot II Dec 27 #13
Aha! calimary Dec 27 #16
Such sweet little babies!! NEOH Dec 27 #12
aw? AllaN01Bear Dec 27 #14
The CDS has looked with favor upon you... SheltieLover Dec 27 #15
I was lucky enough to have that exact thing happen to me in 2012. Jerryatric Dec 27 #17
So glad they have taken you into their home! lastlib Dec 27 #19
Congratulations on the new additions! dflprincess Dec 27 #20
Chet and Dave hit the jackpot! hamsterjill Dec 27 #21
fascination with kitchen and food TBF Dec 27 #22
Awwwwwww and squeeeeeee. Thank you for sharing your new overlords niyad Dec 27 #23
How cute 🥰 cstanleytech Dec 27 #24
CHET and DAVE More_Cowbell Dec 27 #25
Our first cat (as a family) Metaphorical Dec 27 #28
They found their forever home. Thank YOU Bread and Circuses Dec 27 #29
Congrats! Bayard Dec 28 #30
You have a pair of anchor-cats...? regnaD kciN Dec 28 #31
And their news is never fake. Ocelot II Dec 28 #33
They're Awesome!! Also... Sure Love Your Kliban Cats!!! MayReasonRule Dec 28 #32
Such handsome boys! bluescribbler Dec 28 #34
"You can only take our photo when our eyes are closed" FakeNoose Dec 28 #35
Gorgeous boys! KT2000 Dec 28 #36
Gorgeous Quanto Magnus Dec 28 #37
Beautiful cats. I am so happy they have each other for comfort. Thank you for adopting. Fla Dem Dec 28 #39
Many posh sleeping areas. Beautiful boys 😽😽 Clouds Passing Dec 28 #40
Great photos Ocelot II, thanks for introducing them! Two cool cats. George McGovern Dec 28 #41

Deuxcents

(25,522 posts)
4. So happy for you 😻 I have a 15# kitty so I know Dave and Chet are not little guys but they are beautiful!
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 08:36 PM
Dec 27

They couldn’t have found a better homan to adopt them because cats just know…

erronis

(22,660 posts)
8. We all do it in our own ways; perhaps not so obviously.
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 08:53 PM
Dec 27

Hmmm. That's not what I meant to say.

raising2moredems

(749 posts)
26. And I wish it would bless me again..
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 11:08 PM
Dec 27

Having to euthanize a not even the 5 year old best cat ever - distribution system or not - I keep hoping another finds him/herself into our lives. There was no amount of money to resolve his health issues and it continues to break my heart - I doubt I will ever comes to terms with it as it still brings me to tears. It was the right thing to do but that doesn't make it any easier.

I am so happy you could take both in. The other dump/feral we took in not long after best cat ever needs a buddy. I put the "feelers" out to my vet/vet tech. We suspect best cat ever owner died/went into a facility (and hence got dumped). Pets that need good homes are never in short supply. Other cat we took in needs a procedure in the near future.

Bless you for taking them in.

Ocelot II

(129,083 posts)
27. So sorry you lost your best cat ever!
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 11:14 PM
Dec 27

Years ago I lost a youngish cat - a gray one - due to an incurable neurological problem, and it was really, really hard. You can't replace him but you can give another one a home, and that will happen.

SheltieLover

(76,808 posts)
15. The CDS has looked with favor upon you...
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 09:41 PM
Dec 27

For good reason!

Such handsome brothers you now have in your family!

Enjoy!

Jerryatric

(2,483 posts)
17. I was lucky enough to have that exact thing happen to me in 2012.
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 09:51 PM
Dec 27

I had to get collars to tell them apart at first, too, but it didn't take very long before I could tell who was who without them. I'm so glad for you! and them.

lastlib

(27,550 posts)
19. So glad they have taken you into their home!
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 09:53 PM
Dec 27

I'm sure you will serve them well (or else! ) They look and sound like wonderful masters--you are most fortunate to have them (as I'm sure they have told you)!

dflprincess

(29,179 posts)
20. Congratulations on the new additions!
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 09:59 PM
Dec 27

And, being of a certain age, I have to confess my first thought was also "Huntley, Brinkley?"

Goodnight, Chet. Goodnight, Dave. And goodnight, Ocelot II.

hamsterjill

(17,016 posts)
21. Chet and Dave hit the jackpot!
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 10:09 PM
Dec 27

Thank you for giving them an awesome home! I love it when they are safe, loved, happy and carefree.

Bless you!

TBF

(35,647 posts)
22. fascination with kitchen and food
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 10:20 PM
Dec 27

seems to be the one thing cat and dog homes have in common. I keep the dog food in one particular pantry, and before each meal my pointer runs in to sniff around and make sure everything is up to par - then settles down for his meal. Congratulations on your new companions - I'm sure they will keep you on your toes!

niyad

(129,560 posts)
23. Awwwwwww and squeeeeeee. Thank you for sharing your new overlords
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 11:00 PM
Dec 27

with us. You are fortunate to be their chosen one! are their full names Huntley and Brinkley (first thing I thought of!! ) ? Looking forward to hearing more of their adventures as you all settle in together. This doting aunt and one of their cousins send greetings and welcome to our DU Pet family.

(I see others also thought Huntley and Brinkley)

More_Cowbell

(2,241 posts)
25. CHET and DAVE
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 11:07 PM
Dec 27

They're like morning DJs or a 1950s singing group. Thank you for taking both of them. They're gorgeous.

(Oh okay, Huntley and Brinkley)

Metaphorical

(2,596 posts)
28. Our first cat (as a family)
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 11:15 PM
Dec 27

was a lovely delicate Russian Blue. She's since passed on from cancer, after a fairly long life (16 years), and we still miss her every day. She was about 10 lbs. most of her life, and yes, she could disappear into the shadows with remarkable ease.

I love Russian Blues - they are very intelligent and loving cats, even if they do tend to be somewhat aloof.

FakeNoose

(40,185 posts)
35. "You can only take our photo when our eyes are closed"
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 01:23 PM
Dec 28

Well, you snuck a photo when they were looking out the window. Nice!

Happy Holidays to you and your feline overlords!

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