He is a dream come true. Found on Craig's list, Franklin is the answer to my prayers. For several months, we had been searching for our snowshoe siamese "Tino cat". Franklin is a snowshoe/ragdoll siamese mix and he couldn't be more perfect. He came with his name of Franklin, and it seemed to fit so it stuck. His litter was named after presidents, so he donned the name Franklin...as in Franklin Pierce (I didn't even know we had a president by that name.......).
Once Amy found him on Craig's list, I knew I had to arrange a way to get him. Immediately I contacted the person and arranged to meet in Minneapolis the following day. Amy had to work, so Dorie went along for the ride and was my cat snuggler on the way home. It was a fun, relaxing, and exciting day.
Franklin is a very independent and mellow little fellow. He arrived home and owned it. Confident and sure....just like Tino. I must admit, I was not head over heels in love right away, and dare I even admit I had a little bit of disappointment in coming to see that he was indeed NOT Tino. I found myself comparing Franklin to Tino both in physical appearance and in behavior. Internal reminders occurred daily to remind myself that he was his own little guy, that he was Franklin. In addition, I was also hoping that Franklin would fill up my heart that seemed to be void of love...both coming in and going out. And for the first few days/weeks, I came up empty.
Now that his little personality is developing so is our attachment and my obsession. He still likes to "suckle" and attempts to nurse on our chest, neck and arms even giving a hickey a time or two! He is playful, independent, and determined. A gentle long legged little man! He does not like to snuggle too much and prefers to sleep on his own...much to my dismay. I'm hoping that will change and I encourage him to sleep on my lap any chance I can get. After all, he has only been here a month or so and I can't expect us to have a deep bond in such a short time.
Franklin has elicited an awakening of my heart. I'm so curious to see who he becomes, who I become, and how our journey unfolds. For me, Tino is the epitome of Love while Franklin represents Hope for all the goodness that is to come!
Welcome Home, Fwankwin!!
