We took in a trans cat.

# Summary

A family's decision to adopt a kitten named Bella to keep their older cat Issy company leads to an unexpected revelation during a vet visit when Bella is discovered to be male and is subsequently renamed Fella.

# Abstract

The family adopted Bella, a kitten, hoping she would befriend their 12-year-old cat Issy. Despite initial tension between the cats, Bella, now renamed Fella after a vet's discovery, has become a lively member of the family. Fella underwent a 'snip' operation without issue and is learning about hunting, although he lost his first mouse to a magpie. The older cat Issy has not warmed up to Fella as expected, reflecting a humorous take on feline and gender dynamics.

# Opinions

- The author initially believed Bella was a suitable companion for Issy, indicating a positive view on pet companionship.
- The author seems amused by the mix-up regarding Bella's gender, suggesting a light-hearted perspective on the situation.
- There is a hint of disappointment that Issy has not accepted Fella, yet it is expressed with humor rather than frustration.
- The author appreciates the idea for the post from Gareth Willey, showing gratitude and acknowledgment of others' contributions to their content.

Our Kitten Bella

A few months ago, it was decided we should adopt a kitten to be a companion for our 12-year-old cat Issy.

I believe the decision to adopt was influenced by the fact my step daughter’s cat had produced kittens. However, whatever the reason, the adoption went ahead, and we took possession of a beautiful kitten named Bella.

Bella settled in very well, although the incumbent feline member of the household, Issy, did not take to this newcomer very well. But we assumed she would soon get used to Bella and relax.

The time came when Bella had to visit the vet for an early check- up.

I waited outside the vets, while my wife took Bella inside.

After a short while, they both re-emerged. I was informed Bella was actually a fella. The initial examination claiming him/her as a female was incorrect. Not an uncommon thing our vet told my wife.

So we changed Bella’s name to Fella.

I am pleased to say he suffered no emotional trauma from this sudden transformation.

He breezed through his snip operation and is now a boisterous male kitten, turning into a boisterous male cat.

Bella is now a very long Fella

However, he has yet to learn the rules of hunting. This morning he caught a mouse in our garden. While he was toying with it a Magpie swooped down and stole it from him.

Very predatory birds those magpies.

Unfortunately, Issy, our older female cat, has not taken to him as well as we hoped. Well, that’s women for you. 😅

I would like to thank Gareth Willey for giving me the idea for this post.