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Ocelot II

(130,497 posts)
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 09:18 PM Dec 2025

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 2025 OP
Lucky you! They not only have each other, but now they have you!!! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2025 #1
Such lovely boys !!!!!! Trueblue1968 Dec 2025 #38
They are beautiful. bamagal62 Dec 2025 #2
BLESS YOU! THey are gorgeous! CurtEastPoint Dec 2025 #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 2025 #4
Got to take the old one-legged salute occasionally. That's just life with cats. nt eppur_se_muova Dec 2025 #5
We all do it in our own ways; perhaps not so obviously. erronis Dec 2025 #8
Sweet! 2naSalit Dec 2025 #6
You just got the jackpot. As did they. FadedMullet Dec 2025 #7
Sure seems like it! calimary Dec 2025 #18
The cat distribution system knows what it's doing... jmbar2 Dec 2025 #9
And I wish it would bless me again.. raising2moredems Dec 2025 #26
So sorry you lost your best cat ever! Ocelot II Dec 2025 #27
They look so content 10 Turtle Day Dec 2025 #10
Beautiful! DeeDeeNY Dec 2025 #11
Yes! Ocelot II Dec 2025 #13
Aha! calimary Dec 2025 #16
Such sweet little babies!! NEOH Dec 2025 #12
aw? AllaN01Bear Dec 2025 #14
The CDS has looked with favor upon you... SheltieLover Dec 2025 #15
I was lucky enough to have that exact thing happen to me in 2012. Jerryatric Dec 2025 #17
So glad they have taken you into their home! lastlib Dec 2025 #19
Congratulations on the new additions! dflprincess Dec 2025 #20
Chet and Dave hit the jackpot! hamsterjill Dec 2025 #21
fascination with kitchen and food TBF Dec 2025 #22
Awwwwwww and squeeeeeee. Thank you for sharing your new overlords niyad Dec 2025 #23
How cute 🥰 cstanleytech Dec 2025 #24
CHET and DAVE More_Cowbell Dec 2025 #25
Our first cat (as a family) Metaphorical Dec 2025 #28
They found their forever home. Thank YOU Bread and Circuses Dec 2025 #29
Congrats! Bayard Dec 2025 #30
You have a pair of anchor-cats...? regnaD kciN Dec 2025 #31
And their news is never fake. Ocelot II Dec 2025 #33
They're Awesome!! Also... Sure Love Your Kliban Cats!!! MayReasonRule Dec 2025 #32
Such handsome boys! bluescribbler Dec 2025 #34
"You can only take our photo when our eyes are closed" FakeNoose Dec 2025 #35
Gorgeous boys! KT2000 Dec 2025 #36
Gorgeous Quanto Magnus Dec 2025 #37
Beautiful cats. I am so happy they have each other for comfort. Thank you for adopting. Fla Dem Dec 2025 #39
Many posh sleeping areas. Beautiful boys 😽😽 Clouds Passing Dec 2025 #40
Great photos Ocelot II, thanks for introducing them! Two cool cats. George McGovern Dec 29 #41

Deuxcents

(26,882 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, 09:36 PM
Dec 2025

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

erronis

(23,838 posts)
8. We all do it in our own ways; perhaps not so obviously.
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 09:53 PM
Dec 2025

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

raising2moredems

(752 posts)
26. And I wish it would bless me again..
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:08 AM
Dec 2025

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

(130,497 posts)
27. So sorry you lost your best cat ever!
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:14 AM
Dec 2025

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

(80,400 posts)
15. The CDS has looked with favor upon you...
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 10:41 PM
Dec 2025

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, 10:51 PM
Dec 2025

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

(28,247 posts)
19. So glad they have taken you into their home!
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 10:53 PM
Dec 2025

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

(29,338 posts)
20. Congratulations on the new additions!
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 10:59 PM
Dec 2025

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

(17,570 posts)
21. Chet and Dave hit the jackpot!
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 11:09 PM
Dec 2025

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

Bless you!

TBF

(36,635 posts)
22. fascination with kitchen and food
Sat Dec 27, 2025, 11:20 PM
Dec 2025

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

(132,302 posts)
23. Awwwwwww and squeeeeeee. Thank you for sharing your new overlords
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:00 AM
Dec 2025

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
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:07 AM
Dec 2025

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

(2,634 posts)
28. Our first cat (as a family)
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:15 AM
Dec 2025

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

(41,588 posts)
35. "You can only take our photo when our eyes are closed"
Sun Dec 28, 2025, 02:23 PM
Dec 2025

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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