Sunday, January 2, 2011

Happy 3rd Gotcha Day Cecilia!


Hi there!  Guess what?  For 2 years in a row now, mom has posted my Gotcha Day celebration on January 2nd instead of the real day.  I think she gets caught up in the New Year stuff so much that she forgets the drama that unfolded 3 years ago.

It was cold and dreary and my mom and dad noticed cute little me coming up to the deck for food during Christmas week.   They finally coaxed me into coming inside on New Years Day.  After hearing firecrackers and stuff on New Year's Eve I had enough of being outside.  As Whitey would say...srsly.

So, here is a picture of me when I first came in the house.  I was a bit hissed off, but kinda ok with it because it was so much warmer in the house.  Mom and dad made posters with this image and plastered the neighborhood with them because they were CERTAIN I was just lost because I was so cute and I was spayed.  They posted on Craigslist and looked at every lost cat ad they could find.  They had me scanned for a microchip.

Nothing.

  They never did find my former family.  They were going to foster and place me...until I got really sick and had a respiratory infection and asthma.  Mom had someone interested in adopting me but she didn't want to pursue this until my medical situation was more stable and known. 

Yeah I know.  Brilliant timing on my part.

Well I eventually got over my respiratory issues, then last year I developed bladder issues so I now need a prescription diet for the rest of my adorable life.

I have a good life.  I have an adoring older boyfriend cat, Madison.  He loves me lots.  I haven't been outside much with all the yucky weather but I did get a couple of hours outside in the cold sunbeams...until I hollered to be let back inside on my cat tree with a view.

Life is good.

Thank you for the Happy Gotcha Day wishes!  I'm purring that all homeless kitties will get to know their very own Gotcha Day in 2011.

32 comments:

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

Congrats on finding yer forever home. You got a GOOD one!

Mr Puddy said...

Cecilia, HAPPY 3ED GOTCHA DAY !

Sound like " Destiny " and it's a good destiny to bring you here. A great forever home ! A cool mom and Dad ! who care about you..who really love you.
GOTCHA DAY is a really big day. It's a day which change our life ! And I have the same wish as you. Purring that all homeless kitties will get adopted like us.

xxxxxxx
Puddy

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Very happy gotcha day!!!

Raymond and Busby said...

Happy gotcha day Cecilia! You are certainly a lucky (and smart)girl. We love calico girls. If we ever get a sister, we hope she looks just like you.

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

Happy gotcha day! Obviously you knew you were right where you belonged all along.

Karen Jo said...

You have quite a gotcha story, Cecilia. I think you were smart to stay where you were. You got the best family.

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Gotcha Day Cecilia!

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

Chesney Cats said...

Happy Gotcha Day Cecilia!! Looks like it all worked out the way it was supposed to...

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

That's a beautiful story, Cecilia! We are so happy you made the choice to join such a wonderful family!

HAPPY GOTCHA DAY!

Purrs,
The Chans

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Happy Gotcha Day Cecilia. It's a great home that you have got yourself.

I was through the same process when I first came to live with SS. Her young niece had my pic posted everywhere and went door knocking to see if anyone was missing a kitty.

I too wish that all homeless kitties would be able to celebrate their own Gotcha Day.

Kea said...

Happy 3rd Gotcah Day, Cecilia! We're glad you found such a wonderful home!

Teddy Westlife said...

Happy gotcha day, Cecilia. Maybe you can celebrate for a whole week.

Cat with a Garden said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Cecilia! It was very clever of you to get gotted by your family. Enjoy the good life!

The Whiskeratti said...

Happy Gotcha Day. We are so glad you found such a wonderful home.

Mariodacat said...

You chose a good family to like with and I think you are their forever furbaby now.

one of Fae's humans said...

happy Gotcha Day, Cecilia! i'm glad that you food a nice home and family and i hope other homeless cats will be as lucky as you in finding theirs. :)

The Island Cats said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Cecilia!! We hope you have a great day!!

ZOOLATRY said...

Cecilia ~ you're one smart girl to have been gotcha-ed by the Cory Cat Family, we think you planned it very well way back then! To you, and your family our wishes for a HappyHappy New Year!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Happy Gotcha Day Cecilia. You knew the home you wanted and made sure you got it. Smart move!

AFSS said...

Happy Gotcha Day Cecilia!!!! We are so glad you found your family. Happy 2011, we are joining you in purring that all homeless kitties will get to know their very own Gotcha Day in 2011.

Barb said...

Happy Gotchaversary, Cecelia! Whitey DOES agree. Inside is much gooder! :]

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Awwww ... Happy Gotcha Day sweet gerl ~ we are so glad you found such a loving forever home. Smoochies.

meowmeowmans said...

Love your Gotcha Day story, and we sure are glad you found such a wonderful forever home, Cecilia! :)

Quill and Greyson said...

Happy Gotchaversary Cecilia!!!!

You had purfect timing!

Daisy said...

Happy Gotcha Day, beautiful Cecilia!

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Woo sure played your khards khorrekhtly!

Happy Thurrrrrd Gotcha Day!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Hi Grete!

Ellen Whyte said...

Happy 3rd Gotcha Day Cecilia! Right time, right place, huh? Sweet girl.

Katnip Lounge said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Cecilia! You know, timing is EVERYTHING! And you have it down purrfectly.
We have a sneaking suspicion your beans are just like ours...suckers for a pretty kitty face, and we are all pretty!!

We hope you had a wonderful day!

Forever Foster said...

Happy Gotcha Day, gorgeous girl! You played your family just like I did ;) We love hearing about yours and Madison's love story, it makes us feel all warm and fuzzy.

-Lishy

P.S. It will be hard work, but tell Figaro we believe in him. We are sure he will learn to relax! :)

Just Ducky said...

Happy Gotcaversary Cecilia. You found a great family to hang out with.

CCL Wendy said...

Happy 3rd Gotcha Day, Cecilia! You are adorable indeed! I'm so glad you're foster family became your furever family. They sure do take good care of you -- and you deserve it!

Here's to many more healthy and happy years together!

Goldie, Shade and Banshee said...

Happy belated Gotcha Day, Cecilia!! WE hope you a wonderful day!