Two months ago tomorrow, we took a giant leap into the unknown and brought home a kitty from the rescue shelter. Seriously, as we drove home with a scared little ball of fur "singing us the song of her people" (as the rescue lady explained), we were "WTH did we just do" all the way home in the car.
But welcoming Lila into our lives was one of the best things ever. Any fear or shyness evaporated within a couple of days, and she is a true member of the family.
As it's International Cat Day, I found it fitting to dedicate this post to our own kitteh. Though I grew up with dogs and still love them dearly, Lila just makes sense with us. Granted, since all I know are dogs, she's learning "No!" and "Sit!" And though you cat lovers might scoff at this, I swear she gets it. Not that it'll stop her from doing something as soon as we're out of sight. Anyway, she's made herself right at home:
As you can see, she's nothing like the first photo. It's also pretty clear that we freaking adore her and are using up all available memory on our iPhones and cameras to prove it. While I type this entry, she's sitting in my lap and occasionally stretching out a paw on my chest.
I also want to add a righteous shout-out to Feline Rescue, a fab no-kill shelter in the area. They were patient with us (we stopped in 4 times at least before we found Lila), informative, and overall great. Looking to add a feline family member? I highly recommend this place for local Twin Citians.
So, here's to all the kitties out there and those who love them... Cheers!
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