When we got Eris, I was skeptical. I wasn’t sure if she’d fit into our little family or not. Husband and I have a close bond with Loki, and I feel as if he is our own child. We knew we wanted another kitten to keep him company when we couldn’t. (And though Loki pretends to be an independent boy, he gets rather angry when we leave him for any long period of time.) Mostly, though, I was afraid they wouldn’t get along, and I didn’t want to have to deal with the possibility of becoming attached to her if Loki didn’t want her around. Fortunately, after a couple of weeks, Loki adored her just as much as I did (though he likes to pretend he doesn’t).
Eris is much different than Loki was at her age. Loki was very quiet as a kitten, while Eris is very vocal. She is also very girly at times and likes to cuddle for hours. I still don’t have a perfect grasp on her personality because she is ever-changing.
She is still tiny–under 4 lbs.–while Loki is now 10 lbs. or more. They are both playful, and when Loki becomes tired of her, he will try to sleep while flopping his tail back and forth so that she still has something to play with. He sometimes pushes her around, but she’s feisty and pushes right back. He lets her eat first when I fill the food bowl up, and he cleans her when it’s time to sleep, even if he’s exhausted–proving that he adores her. Sometimes, I’ll catch them walking together and their movements are synchronized. They’re even beginning to make the same noises, as she mimics what he does.
Loki and Eris are completely different, that’s for sure. They are growing to love each other, though, and I’m so glad they can grow up together.
For past posts on Loki & Eris, go here.
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Aww I love that last photo of them!
I’ve thought of getting another cat for Webster BUT I live in such a small apartment there is already SO MUCH CAT HAIR! Haha. And we’re planning on getting a dog in the next year or so! So I think we’ll hold off for now. I would LOVE to get a kitten though, they are just so cute and sweet when their kittens!
OMG. These pictures make me die, and come back to life a happier person.
Wow, Loki got big and Eris is growing up!
That’s one thing I wish I could do, is have a companion for my cat. Poor Quigs. He loves me and I love him back, but sometimes I wish I had a friend for him.
So cute! I’m glad they get along so well
We’re thinking about getting another dog for Chloe to have a friend but with a baby right now – well, she’s just going to have to wait 
I loved this post! I’m glad that Loki and Eris get along so well. You really never know how cats will react. It is amazing how cats will adapt to their new environment and how much love they really have to give.
Our cat, Max, has grown to be around 13 years old and so we’ve been together for a long time. I watched him grow up with our first golden retriever, watched his poor heart break when our dog passed away, and then watched him freak out when we brought a new puppy home. But even as he has aged, he has still retained his affection and playfulness. He takes care of us when either Boyfriend or I are sick. He’s truly a part of our family. He’s a best friend and a great comfort.
Loki is so big now! I took Longtail to the vet last week and she is 10 lbs now, it’s crazy!
How adorable are your kittens!? If I wasn’t allergic to cats, I’d totally have one. My vet has a few available right now and I really want one. Maybe someday I can somehow have an indoor/outdoor cat so I’m not all allergic on the verge of death each day
So adorable. These pictures are great.
This pretty much made my day. BEAUTIFUL, beautiful pictures!