I adopted Tally (formerly Tawny) from Kitty Cottage a little over a month ago when I moved into my new apartment.  I really wanted my other cat, Olivia to have a friend to hang around with while I'm at work because she had never been an only cat.  I work really long and odd hours and I felt bad leaving Olivia home by herself.  When Tally first arrived, she was shy and nervous.  From what I was told about her, she had been abused and it took her a while at Kitty Cottage to be comfortable enough to come up to people.  I knew that it may take her a while to adjust to life with me and Olivia but I really wanted to give her a good home.

 

At first, Tally and Olivia avoided each other and I didn't want to push her and Olivia into a friendship they weren't ready for.  It didn't take them very long to get used to each other.  Now, they're great buddies and they run around the house playing with each other. 

 

While Tally was getting used to me being her new mommy, I let her come to me when she was ready.  At first, she would rub up against my legs but didn't want to be petted too much and would prance away when I leaned down to pet her.  She started sleeping on the foot of my bed but would jump off when I woke up.  Now, there are mornings when I wake up to Tally trying to nuzzle under my arm. 

 

I'm so glad that I adopted Tally.  She's healthy and happy.  She lives a life of leisure.  Her sole mission is just to be comfortable, whether she's curled up in my bed, on my oversized couch, or in the window sill sunning herself.  I enjoy spending time with her and I'm very happy that I was able to give her a good home.  She and Olivia are both young and I plan on having them for a long time to come.