Did I adopt the cat or did he adopt me? I stare at him and I am so grateful he’s my friend. He’s big, orange and beautiful. As he gazes back at me, he squints his yellow eyes and seems to smile.
I do not know what happened to him in the past, but he’s safe and loved now. As I get to know him, I am also amazed that someone would have given him up in the first place, if that’s what happened to him.
He was found during the winter in an abandoned hotel. The windows were broken out and it was cold and snowy. A lady found him and began to feed him. She couldn’t keep him but she continued to feed him. He was living with feral cats, but it was obvious to her that he was not feral. He was ear-tipped, so she knew he was neutered.
After a time, the woman decided that this cat belonged in a rescue. When I met him, he had been in a cage for quite a while and he was overweight. As I walked near his cage, he rolled onto his back and began to purr very loudly. It was at that moment that I knew he belonged in our family and lives.
Since his adoption, he has stopped hiding under the bed and he seeks our company. He loves to play and has lost a lot of weight, too. When I sit at my desk, he jumps up and butts his head against my cheek as if in greeting. He’s adorable and has a beautiful personality.
I am so lucky to have him in my life! I tell everyone to give older cats a try and to adopt if they can. I didn’t just change his life by adopting him, he changed mine.
Happy timezones, friends! This is an entry I found last night in an old journal that I never published on my blog. I wrote it in 2013 not long after we adopted our dear Cesare. I still stand by every word. He definitely changed my life for the better. I only regret we didn’t have more time with him. I miss him every day. xo #AdoptDontShop
I cherish the way he changed my life.
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Hi Kymber, this is a lovely post about Ceasar. I lost a baby hadeda this week. It was taken by an owl. So sad.
Awwwww he was so lucky to have you!
What a heartwarming post, Kymber. Cesare was adorable, and you were all fortunate to have found each other. Hugs 💞
I’ve become very allergic to cats, and I miss being able to pet their little, furry bodies.
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I wish you could be around cats. xo :'(
May little Cesare rest in peace. He sounds like an amazing furry friend. I know he enriched your life.
Thank you so much, Priscilla. 🩷🌷🐱 He really was just as amazing as you imagine. 🙂
A good memory of a beloved member of your family Kymber. I would say that he chose you. Happy Wednesday. Allan
Yes, that’s exactly right. Thank you, Allan. 🙂 He definitely chose me. I’m certain of it. 🐱Happy Wednesday to you, too!
I’m glad you and Cesare found each other {{hugs}}
Thank you, jacquie. I am, too. (((hugs)))
Your Cesare worked his magic on you that first day you saw him. So glad he came home with you. So many good memories. <3
He sure did! LOL That is so true. I cherish the memories of him and hold him close in my heart. ❤
It is an amazing story. I am so glad you rescued him, or perhaps more correctly chose to be his servant.
Thank you so much, Thomas. Yes, that’s exactly right! LOL 😀
I’m glad you found him too! Rescued pets are a gift to us, just as much as we are to them.
Thank you, Ann. Yes, this is so true! 💗
Cute photo and a glowing story about Cesare. Sounds like quite the connection by how he greeted you at the rescue center. And that’s a wonderful description of how he’s become part of your family. 🙂
Thank you, Dave. It really was. I will never forget how I felt at that moment, knowing he’d chosen me. 🙂
I am confident my cat during my teen years chose me, and to this day I still think about the great times we had. Great post and tribute to Cesare.💗 Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you so much, Bruce! I’m sure you’re right about your cat choosing you. I think cats really do that. When I saw Cesare turn onto his back and purr at me, it was a sign of that very thing, I think. I’m glad you have lots of good times to remember your cat by. That’s lovely. 💗
How lovely you gave a home and so much love to your cat 🙂
Thank you, Lana. He gave me so much more. 🙂 xo
aaaw… heartfelt, Kymber…and hugs to you 🤍🤗
Thank you so much, Destiny. xo Hugs to you too.
I love this, Kymber. I’m absolutely convinced cats choose us. Bond was returned to the shelter before we adopted him, and I’m pretty sure he was mistreated by whoever had him first judging by his actions when we rescued him. But now he’s safe, loved, and head bonks us every day to show his affection and gratitude..
I’m so glad you love this, Teri. I’d forgotten all about this journal entry and the pictures I’d taken. I love hearing about Bond. And his name is perfect, I think. I’m so glad he found you, and you him because it sounds like he really needed you after being mistreated. It saddens me to the core when I think of any animal being mistreated. I’m so glad he is safe and loved. Head bonks are the best!
This is so beautiful. Herbert is an adopted feral kitten. I am very sorry for your loss Kymber.
Thank you so much, Cindy. I’d forgotten all about this journal entry. Herbert sounds like a great addition to the family. xo
Such a beautiful, heartfelt post! Cesare was lovely. Will you adopt another cat? Yes, older cats are great! We have three black kitties that appeared (magically, it seems) in our backyard. We found them after we came from a vacation and here they ar. Happy purrs!
That is lovely! I’m so glad they found you and you brought them into the family. That’s so sweet.
We have another cat named Josie-Pye, and I think she would benefit having another buddy. I’m not ready yet, but I’m sure it will happen in the near future. 🙂
So sweet! Thank you for sharing this!
My pleasure, and thank you, CT! xo
Such a wonderful memory 🙂 while they might not always be great for our furniture, cats are – with their healing purrs – great for our emotional well-being.
That is the truth! 🙂 I love every memory I have of him. He was so sweet.
Oh my goodness KymberNoodle, this brought tears to my eyes. At first I thought you adopted another cat who looked exactly like Cesare, until I finished reading your post in its entirety. What a beautiful and heartwarming tribute to his memory. 😺😻😸 Oh how I love this girlfriend. 💖
Thank you so much, ChickiePotPie. 💖 I was so happy when I found this, and knew I had to share it. It really has soothed my soul. 🙂
Animals look so peaceful when they sleep. He is gorgeous
They sure do. Thank you so much. xo
Your cat is absolutely adorable!
Thank you so much, Claire. 😽
Beautiful post Kymber…Such wonderful memories.
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Thank you, Lorrie. It was nice to find this old journal entry. xo 😽
Your welcome… I know how these old memories about our cats and what they brought to our lives, feel like. 😽
We have a lot in common. 🙂
Yes, I believe we do!! 🤗
Awwwww… Super cute! 🙂
Thank you so much. xo
I love that review, Kymber. It’s true, and I feel that way about my crazy unruly dog who I love to pieces.
Thank you, Jacqui. It’s amazing how much a part of us they become. Cesare definitely had me wrapped around his paw. LOL
Such a sweet memory Kymber ❤️ Cesare’s sleeping face is so serene!
Thank you so much. 😽
Cesar reminds me of my orange cat. We gave him the name Cujo since he was so kind he needed some street credit. He was with us for twenty years and I still miss him. Your diary entry put a smile on my face. Thank you, Kymber.
Thank you, John. I love that you named your cat Cujo so he’d have some street cred. LOL 🩷🌷🐱 I think there is just something so special about ginger cats. 😀
I agree. 😁
Awww orange kitty! 🧡 so sweet, love the close-up of his paw-pads. I feel lucky to have mine, too.
Thank you, Laura. 🩷🌷🐱 They enter our lives and soon wrap us around their little paws. LOL