Turning 10

Kobi turning ten years old. Always curious to see what I’m working on and not so patiently waiting for attention. 

Cozy Afternoon Nap

The High Ground

I ended up getting rid of a cat bed I had for years. I noticed my cats never used it and I wanted more room for storage. Once the fluffy bed was removed and the storage bins were in place the cats (particularly the boys) couldn’t get enough of their new favorite spot.

Helping with The Laundry

Double Stuffed

I got Kobi as a kitten from a coworker in 2014. Jax was a two year old stray when I rescued him in early 2017. Before Jax was rescued I noticed that he seemed to try to play with Kobi through the small space between the bottom of the door and the floor. Every time I saw Jax in the yard my doormat was alway out of place and Kobi was always sitting eagerly on the other side of the door. 

Years later they love to sit as close together as possible. It is especially adorable when they squeeze themselves into the same cat carrier.

Interrupted Nap

Jade and The Kittens

A friend of mine had called me to help rescue a stray cat that was hanging around her office building. I was reluctant at first but came to pick her up. She was a tiny little thing and very friendly for a stray. She was easy to lure into the crate with a few treats. And just like that, we were off to the vet. 

The vet estimated she was about 6-8 months old. Other than a few fleas and worms she was in good health. She was treated and I brought her back home. My friend had been calling her Jade because of her big green eyes and it suited her well.

She got along well with my two boys but she seemed to prefer Jax. 

Initially the vet told me she was not pregnant, but in fact she was. I had brought her back to get fixed and they called me with the news shortly after I left. The same day I found out was the day the kittens were born. 

She had given birth to four, but three survived. It was a bit sad but common in cats.

The whole thing was a bit overwhelming and unexpected. The last thing on my mind was getting another cat. But my fathers side of the family seems to have an affinity for rescuing stays. My grandfather fed several strays in Milwaukee, my father fed stays in our first house, and my parents last two cats literally showed up on their doorstep. 

So here we all are. These little kittens getting the best possible start in life.

First Sight

 Quite literally the first thing I see every morning, inches from my face, as soon as my eyes are open. 

Hello Kitties

In The Shadow of The Blinds

Autumn Eyes

Tucked In

Kobi has developed a habit of laying in my bed after I get up for the day. At first it was to leech the remaining warmth but he would refuse to move if I tried to make the bed. Now I have to make the bed around him.