Hi everyone! 5 of my 6 cats are rescues from my backyard, so they don't count for the contest. But, we did adopt 1 at the Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City, NJ. The shelter knew nothing about her previous life. We never had a cat, but my parents friend often asked me to cat sit during their vacations. So when they moved, we adopted her. Unfortunately, she only likes men! True story. So she wouldn't come near me. I was about 15 & my parents felt bad, so we went to adopt a kitty for me. I was convinced that getting a male was the right choice. I thought he'd command our female cat & put her in line! Well, then came my Shizu. She was a female black & white tuxedo and she chose us. None of the other cats, male or female, would even look my way. But Shizu looked at me through the metal cage with these eyes I'll never forget. Rubbing her body all over the door. That was it. We took her home!
Her full name is Shizukesa. It is a Japanese word that I found that means calm or tranquil. That was truly her personality. She was the sweetest most loving cat I've ever had. She always slept with me, nestled in the crook of my knees or on top of me! She loved to hide under the covers & whenever I felt bad, she'd sit on me to heal me. She got along with all of the other cats. Never started fights, but she'd fight back if she was picked on! I love her with all my heart and know she was truly special.
Sadly, she passed in Jan 2014 from jaw cancer. We had her for >10 years. We had to let her cross the rainbow bridge. It was the hardest decision I've ever made, but I know I did what was best for her, not me. I keep her pawprint & collar in my china cabinet & her photo on my desk at work. She was a special cat & can never be replaced. I don't have photos of it, but she had 3 perfect black circles on her white belly! Here she is. My sweet baby girl.
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Her full name is Shizukesa. It is a Japanese word that I found that means calm or tranquil. That was truly her personality. She was the sweetest most loving cat I've ever had. She always slept with me, nestled in the crook of my knees or on top of me! She loved to hide under the covers & whenever I felt bad, she'd sit on me to heal me. She got along with all of the other cats. Never started fights, but she'd fight back if she was picked on! I love her with all my heart and know she was truly special.
Sadly, she passed in Jan 2014 from jaw cancer. We had her for >10 years. We had to let her cross the rainbow bridge. It was the hardest decision I've ever made, but I know I did what was best for her, not me. I keep her pawprint & collar in my china cabinet & her photo on my desk at work. She was a special cat & can never be replaced. I don't have photos of it, but she had 3 perfect black circles on her white belly! Here she is. My sweet baby girl.
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