hello everyone

after the incredibly long (seeming) 2 month wait, a few weeks ago we went and picked up the newest addition to our family, Ryu. He is a ruddy colored Abyssinian from the wonderful Sumatra Cattery in IA. He has been a bundle of joy, mischief, energy, mischief, entertainment, mischief... We decided on an Abyssinian because I have always heard that they do well with bengals with their high energy level. We got him because my fiance loves cats also but always complains and says that Link is 'my cat'

It took him and Link about two days before they were play fighting and chasing each other, and another couple days until they were sleeping together. It has brought out a side in Link I haven't seen since he was a kitten and have been incredibly fun to watch play with each other.

Here are some pictures of him:

Awesome, awesome, awesome. I'd love to hear lots more about the Abby I've always been fascinated by them, and if I was to ever get another cat, an Abby would be at the very top of my list.

And yea, that's what I think one of the coolest things about having multiple cats is... seeing them interact with each other (for better or worse).

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The little monsters 3

So how would you compare Ryu to how Link was at a similar age? What sort of mischief has he gotten himself into?

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The little monsters 3

Lovely!! He's so cute, definitely a bit of a gremlin... What does the lizard think? Or is it a chamaeleon?

My cats have cornered lizards that size with full intent to kill. They bring them to the bathroom and stash the uneaten remains under the bath mat. It's the thing I like least about my cats. They become so crazed and possessive over the lizard that it is near impossible to get one away from them before it is crunched up and eaten. It will be lizard season in another month or so and that craziness will start up again. My girls can be so sweet and loving and in a blink of an eye turn into ruthless killers. I would definitely supervise visits.

Wow your new addition is stunningly beautiful. Googled what they look like full grown. Stunning cats! I can see the gremlin similarity Don't feed after midnight!!!!!

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Melissa

UK
Oscar - Rescue (Rascal!!!) Bengal

Congratulations Sc0tt. I love the name Ryu. Beautiful little kitten and so happy Link has accepted the little guy.

THank you all for the kind words!

@spitspot The resemblance is scary! When we first met him in person we both looked at each other and expected to hear "Mogwai, not for sale!"

@Sherry Thank you!! If only Ryu was from Mortal Kombat and not Street Fighter, him and Raiden could be enemies!

I appreciate the "offer," Sc0tt, but Raiden already hates the outdoor b/w cat that I take care of. Long Legs loves to follow us on our daily walks, but he keeps a safe distance from Raiden! Raiden has attacked him a few times before I could catch him.