Monday, September 21, 2020

Hello Ellie!

WAFFLES:  Wait a minute...who are YOU???

ELLIE:  I think my name is Ellie. What's your name?

WAFFLES:  I'm confused. Ellie???

ELLIE:  Hi confused. It's nice to meet you! 


WAFFLES:  I mean, I'm, I'm Waffles. 

ELLIE:  You mean like pancakes? You don't smell like pancakes.


WAFFLES:  You really don't smell like pancakes.

Hello Ellie!
Last week we promised you a surprise, and boy do we have a BIG one! ...well, actually she's only three pounds. We're so very happy to introduce you to Ellie, the newest member of our family and our blog. We brought Ellie home on Saturday, September 12. Just like our beloved Katie, Miss Ellie is an anniversary kitty. Glogirly and Gloman celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary and decided it was time. Time to bring a new life into our home, time to share our love, and time to turn Waffles' world upside down!

Ellie has only been with us for 8 days now, and it's safe to say we are ALL in love. Ellie was born on a farm in rural Colorado. A very nice lady who lives on the farm, and who adores cats, knew that she wasn't equipped to care for this tiny kitten and her still-a-kitten mother. She contacted a small, local non-profit organization called The Feline Fix in Commerce City, CO. 


For more than two decades, The Feline Fix has championed the welfare of cats by providing a wellness clinic, spay/neuter services, a humane TNR program, and adopting & fostering. They are Colorado's leading spay/neuter source for free-roaming "community" cats and a significant provider of affordable spay/neuter services. They have spayed/neutered over 42,000 cats at their clinic, preventing the births of hundreds of thousands of unwanted cats in Denver and its surrounding areas. 


Ellie was living in a foster home when we found her online through Petfinder. (The same website we used to find Waffles almost 8 years ago!) Our adoption experience was a unique one given the precautions so many shelters and clinics have in place due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Glogirly filled out her adoption application online, and once it was approved, a Zoom meet-and-greet was set up for Ellie & her foster mom, Glogirly & Gloman, and Nicole, the adoption coordinator from The Feline Fix. 


Before the call, Glogirly was having a very hard time imagining adopting a cat without being able to be with them in person. To hold them, talk to them, and play. She had butterflies in her stomach when the Zoom call started. She and Gloman got to see Ellie interact with her foster mom and play with feathers and red dots. Waffles was sleeping on Gloman's lap during the whole call...it was a family affair! 

It took all of 15 seconds for Glogirly to fall in love and whisper to Gloman, "She's the one...we have to adopt her!" And the very next day, Glogirly and Gloman drove to The Feline Fix to pick up Ellie and bring her home, to her new forever home.


You're probably wondering where her name came from. Her foster name was Ella. Such a pretty name which totally suits her sweet and feminine face, with that beautiful eyeliner! She's SO tiny and cute that we decided to call her Ellie. Miss Ellie Belly. Gloman calls her his sweet little bean. ...like Jelly Bellys.  

One Week Later...
We had no idea how Waffles would take to a new kitten in the family. He has always had a very hard time with new animal smells. In fact, when Katie would go to the vet, Glogiry would have to separate them for a few days after they returned home. Waffles was so sensitive to the unfamiliar smells, it was as if he didn't even recognize Katie.

So we were ready and had our guest room set up for Ellie. Sure enough, there was a lot of hissing, growling, and moaning those first couple of days. Ellie's whole world had changed too. New people, a new environment, and a new cat. While in her foster home, she didn't have any contact with the resident cats in the home. She needed a little time to acclimate and feel safe. We supervised their contact and Glogirly slept in the guest room with Ellie. 

Then something amazing and wonderful and beautiful happened. 

As Waffles became more comfortable with this tiny new kitten, Ellie became more confident and began exploring the whole house. Pretty soon, when the feather toy came out, both Ellie and Waffles were playing. 





Next, they started chasing each other around the house, wrestling like a couple of kids. Waffles has been incredibly gentle with her. It's as if he's aware of his size and strength, and purposely shows Ellie a gentle touch. 

Ellie has discovered a new and SUPER fun toy. An orange striped TAIL!


Waffles' extra-long and wiggly tail is just too much of a temptation for her. But when she chases it, or even catches it, Waffles shows patience and compassion.


Soon, Waffles started sleeping in the guest room. In Ellie's Sleepypod. Usually, while she slept on top of the bed.

And then this happened.

Just eight short days, and they've become BFFs. 

Ellie has found her place in the world. She's such a happy kitten. A lover, a cuddler, and a gamer. She watches Waffles closely and is quick to copy. Once she saw Waffles sleeping on Gloman's lap, she did the same. Once she saw that Waffles sleeps every night in bed with Glogirly and Gloman, she was was right there, all night long.

And for Waffles, it's a whole new world too. Already he has a relationship with Ellie that he's never had with another animal. Katie was incredibly loving too, but she was much more independent and enjoyed Waffles from a distance. Now he has a chance to experience life up close and purrsonal with another kitty. 

Here we go!
We can't wait to share more of Ellie and Waffles' adventures with you!

You may have noticed a new header image on top of our blog page. Little Ellie is in the driver's seat of the Jeep, though she can barely see over the steering wheel!

Check out our new Meet Us page and our new About page for more!

70 comments:

  1. Welcome Ellie!
    This post gave us the warm fuzzies.
    XOXO

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  2. SO MUCH LOVE!!! Mommy leaked happy tears at the end.

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  3. This is so exciting and made me feel good. I know Katie will never be replaced in your heart, but Miss Ellie is already helping to feel that hole! Glad Waffles has accepted her! Adorable photos!

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  4. Ohforheavens sake. That sleepypod sleepover. Im deceased

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  5. Welcome, Ellie! We can’t wait to read more about you!

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  6. OMC!How wonderful! Ellie's adorable and it's fantastic that she and Waffles took to each other so quickly. Concatulations!

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  7. Hello Beautiful!You're in for so much fun with Waffles!Welcome to your new hom and to Blogville,xx Speedy

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  8. Welcome, Ellie! You are the epitomy of a sweetheart!!

    Waffles reminds me of our first kitty, Groucho, who was at least 7 or 8 when we brought in a new kitten...he 'adopted' it...and twice more with other kitties over the years.

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  9. Oh,this is such a happy surprise! We really need something to feel good about and to make us smile, so thank you. Ellie is as darling as she can be and you're all having so much fun together. Waffles and Ellie together in the Sleepypod is heartwarming. I'm happy for these kitties to have each other. 😻😻

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  10. Welcome to little Ellie. She is just adorable. I am glad that Waffles is being a good big brofur. Looking forward to their new adventures!

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  11. We just knew it was another darling kitty!

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  12. Welcome sweet Ellie. You are a cutie!

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  13. awww little ellie you've just melted everyone's heart - welcome to the family... and waffles how proud we are of you - being such a loving and gentle big brother...
    let the adventures of these 2 begin

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  14. This is fantastic. And to get along so well after such a short time. We're seeing a Waffles we hadn't known yet. The affectionate "father" figure. Right on, Waffles. And SO happy for you Glogirly and Gloman.

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  15. Welcome sweet Ellie!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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  16. What a wonderful story ! Welcome in the blogosphere, Ellie ! We're so glad you got adopted by Waffles (and Gloman and Glogirly of course !) Purrs

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  17. How great it is to have you back in the email again. And such a charming new blogger in Ellie. And how wonderful that Waffles has such a loving new playmate. Welcome to the world, Ellie.

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  18. Welcome to your wonderful home, Ellie. the photo of her in the sleepy pod with Waffles brought a lump to my throat. He is going to be a wonderful big brother to her.
    He loved Katie dearly and she can never be replaced, but the love was on her terms. Now he has a little sister he can curl up with and cuddle.

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  19. Oh Ellie this post made us smile. We are sure Angel Katie helped to pick you out too. We can't wait to hear about your new adventures.

    Julie and poppyq

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  20. Welcome, Ellie! I came up with so many captions for that first photograph - poor Waffles - most that included a bad word or six. We adopted our Ellie when she was six - but she STILL plays with Bear's tail now - over three years later. Maybe the reason I find that first photograph so amusing is because that's EXACTLY how Bear reacted the first time he encountered our Ellie!

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  21. Oh my goodness I am thrilled to bits!!!Welcome Miss Ellie beautiful girl!! Katie sent an angel to keep Waffles company. I'm so so happy for Glogirly, Gloman and Waffles!! And Ellie has got herself the most wonderful loving home! She will have the best life. I can't wait to see the adventures these two bff's will have!!

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  22. Aww- that’s all kinds of awesome. I loved the pic with waffles meeting her -you can just see the thoughts going through his head. And the one of them sharing the sleepypod is adorable congrats to everyone

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  23. I'm so glad you guys are back. Welcome Ellie. You picked a great home!

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  25. What an adorable little lady! She is going to have Waffles wrapped around her paw. And he will love it. Congratulations! Lots of fun is heading for your house.

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  26. Concatulations on the newest member of the family. Babies tend to get a pass from the adults.... At first. as she matures there may be some discontent from Waffles, but hopefully the peace will hold.

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  27. Katie picked her for you. Ellie is just the right fit and Katie is happy for all of you. Welcome Ellie, you’ll have a great life!

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  28. Welcome sweet little Ellie. You are a beautiful feminine little girl, and your mom is right...your eyeliner is just the best! I loved seeing you in the Sleepy Pod with Waffles and how waffles is being your big brother and welcomed you to the family. XX

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  29. Congratulations on your new baby girl! Sweet little Ellie sure hit the jackpot when you, Gloman and Waffles adopted her.

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  30. OMC we've got leaky eyes but they are happy tears. The photo of the two in the Sleepy Pod put us over the moon. Welcome Ellie!!!

    The Florida Furkids

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  31. Welcome, Ellie! Such a wonderful story and kitty. So glad she has entered your lives. Share the love!

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  32. Welcome Ellie! You hit the jackpot. Good job being a big brother Waffles.

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  33. So glad Ellie joined your family. Best part is Waffles has a friend!

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  34. Hello Ellie! We can't wait to get to know you better. We're so glad you and Waffles have become friends so quickly.

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  35. Welcome Ellie, you are a furry pretty kitty and found a wonderful home. Umm, does this make Waffles "The Boss" now?

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  36. Welcome Ellie! That first photo reminds me of one I took when Sadie was a kitten, seeing Benny for the first time.

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  37. Welcome to your new home, Ellie! We are thrilled you and Waffles are getting along so well. Can't wait to see future posts!

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  38. Welcome little Miss Ellie! We're so happy to hear that you and Waffles have such a close bond already. We know it's going to fun!

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  39. Congratulations on your new family, Ellie! The photo of you in the Sleepypod with Waffles made our human melt. We're so happy that sweet Waffles has a BFF now!

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  40. That’s so awesome!!! Congrats on your new family member! ��������

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  41. That's super wonderful news and such a beautiful girl and her big Brother! Welcome home sweet Ellie!!!

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  42. Aaww, this post brought water to mom's eyes. We are all so happy to meet Ellie belly. The pictures are so touching and beautiful. This is what Katie would have wanted for you all. Love, happiness and adventure. Purrs

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  43. Oh Waffles has a play buddy! How sweet! And look at her happy and confident tail!

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  44. My eyes are all wet, what a wonderful news! I'm so glad things worked out so purrfectly for you all. Congratulations!

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  45. Oh my gosh how adorable. I am so happy for you.
    Sue

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  46. So happy for everyone, Miss Ellie won the jackpot!

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  47. Together in the pod - what a sweet photo!! And Waffles look so huge in comparison - so cute. Congrats, and let the story begin!

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  48. wafflez, yoo haz a baby.................

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  49. Waffles look in those first photos is so precious. He looks so flabbergasted by Ellie! Ginger kitties really do have the gentlest dispositions and they will be such good friends! Congrats on your anniversary and on your newest little family member. We can't wait to see what these two get up to

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  50. We love you already too, Ellie!!! Welcome to the cat blogosphere...you couldn't have found yourself a more purrfect forever home!

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  51. Katie was my twin and BFF but you don't know how happy this post made us. That pic of them in the Sleepypod together is precious. Welcome Ellie.

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  52. a MOST happee gotcha day two ewe Ellie and welcome two de werld oh bloggin ☺☺ ewe haz finded yur self de best home with de best big brother N de best mom N dad & we iz BUZZED happee for ewe.....lookin forwerd ta way most postz ....ewe iz one gorgeouz gurl ☺☺☺♥♥♥ & pleez ask yur mom N dad if they can still add a koi pond ;) ☺☺♥♥

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  53. I am so happy for all of you I could burst!! Welcome Ellie!!!! We just adopted a kitty today ! His name is Roary! We are in love!!!!

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  54. Awwwwwwwww!! This is what I was hoping your news would be!! Ellie is absolutely adorbs. My great-sister Cinderella was called Ella, and she was a wonderful dog. I know Ellie will be a wonderful cat!! It's SO grreat to see she and Waffles love each other already!!

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  55. I knew it! Ellie is adorable! She's just what Waffles needed - a baby sister to play with. I bet she steals his food instead of him stealing hers! Kittens have no boundaries.

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  56. Welcome Ellie Waffles finally has his hearts desire a girl cat that adores him.

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  57. YEAH!!! Welcome beautiful Ellie. She seems like the perfect addition to the family--I can't wait to see what adventures you all get up to!!

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  58. Just from the way Waffles has been portrayed in your blog, we had the feeling that he would be terribly lonely without Katie, no matter how much love you and Gloman lavished on him. What a sweet story this is turning out to be. Katie is approving.

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  59. Welcome Ellie! That is so sweet that they are BFF's already. XO

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  60. This is the best!I love that they're best friends already!

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  61. How exciting and fun! I'm so glad Ellie and Waffles are pals already.

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  62. I think Katie would be so happy to know that you loved her so much that you got her stunt double to help keep you and Waffles company!

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  63. So cute! I'm so glad that Waffles finally has the feline lady friend he always wanted.
    Congratulations!
    xxoo
    Maggie

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  64. Aww, Ellie is a doll baby!
    Concats on your new baby!

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  65. OMC, we love Ellie already! Waffles, does this mean you get to be the BOSS now???

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  66. Welcome to the family, Ellie! We can't wait to read more about you and Waffles having adventures together!

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