Ronnie James Dio, or Dee Dee, or sometimes just D

We rescued him a few years back, and he's my boy

Have a great weekend guys!

I've been really hesitant in interacting with cats for most of my life; when I was younger a cat scratched through my hand pretty deeply (in hindsight she was probably a hypersensitive cat and I was just the trigger in that moment). The experience just left me very cautious and even though I still thought cats were cool, I was pretty dog obsessed.

About 25 years later, it was only when I went with my sister to the shelter for her kitten that I genuinely began looking into what getting a kitten/caring for a cat would look like.

After a month of obsessive research - I decided to go for it. I had a specific kitten in mind since my first visit AND she was STILL there. It must've been meant to be, right?

...nope.

The kitten I went to see was still a little too people shy for a household like mine (completely understandable).

I figured maybe the universe was telling me I needed to take more time - there were so few cats available that day and I really didn't want to force a connection since having a cat is not something I take lightly.

Just as I was contemplating calling my cab and leaving (heading straight back into my cat research cave) I caught sight of a kennel with two little black kittens. They had just come into the shelter about three days prior and right as I approached...

This one kitten was immediately all up in my space 😯

Intense eye contact, when I spoke to her she was super attentive. Any time I tried to look at the other kitten she would literally walk right in front and block her path lol and when they finally opened the door to her kennel so we could see if she and I were a good fit -- her purr motor was immediately running.

She had me wrapped around her little finger immediately.

Since then, it's been about a month and a half -- so many things about having her just feel so meant to be and it still feels so surreal to have so much love in my heart for this little girl.

Her birthday is literally the day after my soul dog's and I adopted her on the birthday of my childhood dog as well.

Last night she stayed in the bed with me for our full sleep. It's never happened before (she's usually climbing all over me or in her little cat tower bed) -- I don't even anticipate it happening again -- but it really hit me that our bond may be more mutual than I think.

She's very independent, but loves to be in the business. She almost never meows but does little chirps all of the time. She isn't a very cuddly cat at all, but never shies away from being around me.

It may sound silly, but I feel like we needed each other and maybe on some level I was right for her just like I know she's right for me.

Anyway, I could spend all day rambling about this little girl but for now I'll just say again that I'm so grateful she's in my life ❤️

Oh, and before I forget lol, her name is Nova 🥹

That’s her now vs from a year ago 🖤

Just one of the many photos of him in this position

22 sweet years ♥️

After lurking on this subreddit for a long time I am proud to show off our recently adopted void called Pudding. He was previously on the street after his old owners moved away and left him behind, but I think he is finding the cosy home life much more to his liking!!

Her current name is Gigi given by a friend, but we’re wanting to change it. I already have another void named Meeka. I’m feeling human or food related, but am having a hard time deciding. Blackberry seems super cute too.

This is Mort and he is the sweetest boy ever. We hope his dad sees him on here. Surprise!