Sir Felix-Licks-A-Lot And Miss Amelia Twinkletoes (kitty rescue) Allegra Fisher Pittsburgh, PA
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It was spring and my roommate was in love. I was alone in the apartment most days and feeling the strain of too much work and not enough play. So we decided to adopt a cat. I’ve had cats all my life and had spent some time fostering, but it was time for a long term kitty.
I went to the shelter, looking for a short-haired, probably black (since they often have a hard time being adopted), female kitty. As soon as I walked in, my eyes were drawn to a fluffy, handsome, orange boy. Every time I got near him, he locked eyes on me and rubbed up against the bars, every time I moved away, he would yowl as if he was being hurt. I met a few other cats, but I knew from the first moment I saw him: Felix had chosen me.
His previous owner had died. He was one year old, underfed, and with a terrible URI. For the first couple weeks, I didn’t know if he was going to make it. He refused to eat or drink until at last I bribed him with milk and tuna. A few months later he had not only recovered, but become a little monster. He climbed my walls, clawed his way onto my shoulder at every opportunity and licked my toes when I was asleep. In short, I loved him helplessly. I knew he needed a friend. Enter Amelia: Tiny, bossy, with a self-important waddle. From the first day, they were in love with each other. Now I never have a lonely or boring day. My heart and my home are full of laughter and joy.
Allegra Fisher
Pittsburgh, PA
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This is Dude, and he came from a shelter. We don't know much about his history except that he may have been trapped in a confined space, for some time. This cat has the sweetest disposition of any cat I've ever met. She lives with my brother.
These two are Boudicca ( the tortie) and Sophie Stinky Toes (the tuxedo), my little friends. Both were rescued from the house of a person with a serious substance abuse problem. She had simply abandoned them in a hoarder-worthy hovel of a house. We were afraid that Boudicca had gone feral (she had been there the longest). Sophie was just a kitten - about 6 months old. Fortunately, both cats were surprisingly healthy, settled right in and became VERY comfortable - as you can see.
Thanks for sharing those pics and stories.
Cher
Yummy! Just don't let 'em get my birdies! 
Check 'em out!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018750193
Birdies at my door! Yesterday, had the first actual sighting! I expect to see, and hear, a lot more today as they start getting bigger!
I brought Dolfie (he had a Hitler mustache) home when I used to deliver gas-diesel oil. The guard at the plant said do you wan this stray on my way in. I said NO! It takes awhile to fill a 2,500 gallon tank. I kept thinking a truck would run over the poor thing. I'll take him to the Humane Society.
I had to put him to sleep after over a dozen years with us. One of many waiting for me at Rainbow Bridge.
OS
Thank u, hoomin!
Last August. He was so little! The vet said he was about seven weeks and healthy. He is almost all black and is growing up to be quite a beautiful cat... 
I love that he's long haired, like Rhiannon...
