The next addition to our four legged family came in 2005, and wasn't exactly planned. I went to the Manchester Animal Shelter with my mom because she was looking to adopt a kitten. So, when I say it wasn't 'planned' I am not sure if I could have ever expected to go to the shelter and not adopt a kitty... There were two 12 week old kittens caged together, both fluffy, one black and one tiger. They of course were calling them 'sisters' and how could we possibly take one and not the other (something I now say to adopters as well! Two kittens are always better, right?!).
I called Kevin to see what he thought about getting another cat, and though he wasn't instantly sold on the idea he eventually said ok (perhaps this about the time he realized he was dating a crazy cat lady?). Aurora was a shy little thing, her and her sister, Jinx, were part of the Shelter's Trap Neuter Release (TNR) Program. They had a colony of cats that they cared for, feral cats are trapped, vetted, and released back to the colony. Cats that are trapped and deemed friendly enough for adoption are kept by the Shelter and adopted out. Lacking early socialization with people sometimes these cats can be on the timid side, Aurora spent a good amount of time sleeping on the top shelf of my closet at first.
With a little bit of time, patience, and love she started to open up and her and Bonx became the best snuggle buddies.
Aurora never became the most outgoing cat, she spends her time upstairs avoiding any commotion that may go on downstairs, but that's ok with me (there are many jokes that she is goth or that she doesn't actually exist).
She may not love to snuggle but sleeps next to my pillow every night and has the cutest little chirp meows. I have to admit, I may be a little obsessed with how pretty she is, she has the prettiest eyes, is so petite, and has the most perfect little profile.
Coming up next up in the Kaulback Crew: Kim Chee!
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