Mocha the cat has joined my family; here are first pictures

Mocha arrived yesterday on the 3:30 plane. He's had a name change -- the shelter called him "Cotton," which didn't seem to fit at all. He is sweet, loving, and oh, so beautiful. I am very happy with my choice. Here are the first pictures.

Those polydactyl toes -- I have a Hemingway cat!

Nothing like being a proud new mama! He is listed on the information form as a "lilac point Siamese." However, I see evidence of other kitties in the woodpile. He has the tabby "M" on his forehead and medium-length fur. So glad he has the Siamese blue eyes, though.

He's super friendly and very calm. And, in spite of all that fur, he only weighs 8 pounds! I'm sure we'll add a couple of pounds to that, but don't want to overfeed him, either. Right now, though, he's pretty bony under the fur coat.

He doesn't meow much; is more apt to give you a little "brrrr" -- Is that called a "chirp" in cats? I don't know, but if I make that sound, he makes it back at me, and it seems to be one way to get him out from under the bed.

Okay, back to work--Glad I write about cats. Gives me a good excuse to gush a bit. Just had to introduce him to you folks.