I found her at a family gathering about 7-8 years ago. The previous lady who was taking care of her & a colony of feral cats moved away, leaving her without a consistent food source. She hung around me the whole day, soaking up the sun from a lawn chair while occasionally stealing some of my mac & cheese. That day I ended up taking her home, now she’s my whole world. Since then, i’ve started studying all things cat (especially feline behavior), working at animal shelters, occasionally fostering, & volunteering at other animal shelters + different pet retention services. She’s taught me so much & has given me the motivation to be better everyday. I don’t know what i’d do or be without her.
Jan 18, 2025
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aw omg I adore how the cute fluffy Kitty inspired you to become a hero for other animals too. You’re amazing.
Studying feline behaviour must be fascinating, are there any aspects in particular that you think people should know more about?
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I adopted my cat almost 3 years ago after going my whole life thinking I wasn’t a cat person. After watching my dear friends take care of their dorm cat (Beef!) I fell in love. I never quite understood cats- I always saw them through my child eyes as being elusive and standoffish. After solidifying my friendship with Beef I realized how strong the bond between cat and (wo)man can be- because it’s earned. My precious Duchess was the crustiest cat at the shelter but when she opened her big sapphire eyes I knew we were a destined pair. Duchess has sat with me through two heartbreaks, the hardest year of my life, multiple moves, long car rides, and many, many, sleepless nights. To say she’s my best friend isn’t totally correct- I feel she is truly a part of the fabric of my being. She has helped me trust myself to care for another living being, loved me on my most rotten days, and cuddled me when I’m sad (even though she pretends she hates it). I never knew such a small creature could change my entire world. On the loneliest days she licks my hand with her scratchy tongue and lays her head on my legs and I suddenly the darkness isn’t so dark. Thank you Duchess, my sweet girl, my forever love.
Feb 6, 2025
This is Kitty
Her name was Alia at first
But because I am a fool I called her Kitty too much and Kitty is who she has become.
She is a sweet, but very shy cat.
She is now three years old.
She likes to sit by you, but not on you.
If you get lucky, she might lay next to you while you sleep.
Sometimes I try to share with her a piece of raw salmon or steak with her while I cook.
But she never takes them.
She much prefers carbs.
She does not beg for human foods, except for carbs.
She loves bagels, pastries, and toast.
Don’t worry, I don’t give her too much.
She weighs a perfect 9.5 pounds.
For a while I thought Kitty didn’t love me that much because she was so shy and skittish.
But now I see that Kitty loves me very much.
She just shows it in less obvious ways.
Like when she stares at me across the room, lying down with her eyes relaxed.
Or when she playfully pounces at my legs when I walk by.
Or how she lies beneath my desk while I work from home, purring softly.
I love Kitty.
Here is a photo of Kitty investigating a pickle.
Jan 27, 2025
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I have (and have had) many pets since I was a wee girl- newts, bunnies, terriers, gerbils, frogs, iguanas, fish, hedgehogs, and I’ve loved each of them with all I’ve got. But over the last few years, I’ve found my truest passion is raising kittens (don’t tell my dogs, who seem 100% sure the cats are just disruptive indignities I must suffer to get back to them.) Kittens are nature’s anti-depressant, the best reality show you’re not watching and a totally inspiring example of the mindfuck that is evolution. I mean, these little creeps have been designed by a Higher Power to look adorably lost, impossibly needy… and then BAM they’re opening all your doors and eating all your salad and looking down at you from the bookshelf like you’re the help in a Downton Abbey sequel. Plus, on a soppy note, a teensy rescue kitten is the example of tenacity we all need- they don’t give up as they go from fetal bird confusion to diabolical emperor. Any opportunity to foster, raise and/or unleash kittens on their next willing fin-dom arrangement is one of my higher callings. At the moment, two young ‘ens are staring at me from a cactus shaped condo in the corner of our bedroom. Another eight year old adoptee/Garfield doppelganger is on a reduced calorie diet upstairs so that he can maintain his heart health and travel in something smaller than the laundry hamper. Look at us! We’re a chic literary salon but I’m the only one who can read (I think. I have one cat who can probably read, she just does it at night when I’m not looking.)
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When I was a little kid, this book went almost everywhere with me. I would spend countless hours admiring each & every page of vibrantly painted cats, which is why most of the pages are barely intact anymore. Eventually, I lost the book along with my memory of it. Last year when perusing my old childhood books I found it & I guess my admiration for it never really left. If you like cats, art, optical illusions, or simply enjoy color then I think you might find this book fun to flip through!
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