After 15+ years petless, I finally got a new cat! His name is Crash and came from the Humane Society.  He's 2 years old.    And yes, he went for the dustiest, most difficult place to get to first...our fireplace box.

What a handsome boy! And with a name like Crash, you are in for a lot of excitement in the years to come. Congratulations!

15 years??? 

Well, atta go for correcting that pet oversight! 

Congratulations on your new cat, he's very cute.

Thanks, you guys! So far, he's doing good.  Crash loves catnip, we've discovered, along with cuddling under your chin.  As for the gnomes, I'll be watching my back... Lol!

I think his name may refer more to his napping habits than his attraction to expensive objects. Well, I hope! Right now, he's exploring his new world. It's quite a lot bigger than his old home. He'd been at the shelter the second longest of any cat there...since last April.  He got out of his carrior as was a bit overwhelmed like 'whoo... Space!'

Congrats on the addition to your family! May he live long and prosper!   

(I unfortunately cannot see the pics here at the office so cannot comment on the cute factor but will make sure I log on at home to check him out properly and provide all the appropriate superlatives!)

Congrats! A really handsome cat! I wish you many happy and healthy years together!   

A cat is a great addition to anyone who likes them.  We have 4, and at the moment have 6 in our household due to our son having some major work done on his house.  During our 38 years of marriage we have never been without at least 2 cats.  We have had dogs twice during the same time but have found it too wrenching when they die, so stand offish cats are our thing.