Many New Kitties

Although I arrived at the shelter pretty early, and although I only had the chance to greet a small handful of cats, it wasn't until 6:15 when I started cleaning. My first stop was my usual first visit- the small, corner room with Latke, Mickey, Grayson, and Tuckerman. Mickey had been sick last week, so I was happy to see him back out of his cage, roaming around and rubbing against my legs. I was sad not to see Opie Tayer for the second week in a row. He had been sick for about two weeks before that, so I've been concerned about how he's doing.

"I just want you to rub my belly, I don't care how uncomfortable I might look." ~Mickey.

Latke was front and center when I walked in, and was happy to be held and petted alongside Mickey. Mickey, to my delight, has made it a habit to creep out of his bed and rub against my legs until I have to get going. Tuckerman and Grayson were too sleepy too want cuddles, but tolerated some solid petting. There was a new boy in the room, Lukas. Lukas was a black and white, long-haired cat, caged up with a note asking to be cautious and quiet around him, as he's been nervous and terrified. I let him sniff my fingers, and after cautiously approaching me, he flopped to his side and was very happy to have me pet him. Granted, I wasn't making any loud noises.

Lukas cautiously approaches before flopping over affectionately.

There were many new faces besides Lukas all about the shelter.

Bologna was a cute, young spotted gray boy with a loud meow. He would quiet down the second he was being petted.

"Thanks for opening the cage! Now don't mind if I just slip on past..." ~Bologna

Galina and Grasshopper- two young cats were already pending adoption within the first twenty minutes I was there.

Grasshopper: The softest and chillest cat you'll ever find

Cash was a lover. Loved being petted, scratched, rubbed... but the instant you stop petting him he attacks. Very deceiving.

"What did I do?" ~Cash

Hamish was a handsome, orange boy, who was very, very shy.

"I want you to pet me. But no, I don't want you to touch me. Life is confusing." ~Hamish

Eagle was a new Feline Leukemia kitty. He's getting along very well with the other two- Chi Chi and Calloway.

Eagle and Calloway watching me clean Zane's room from their room.

I was glad I arrived early and spent that time snuggling, as there wasn't much time at the end of the shift. I cleaned the large, back room yet again, and by the time I emerged back to the front, Latke had been adopted. I was happy for him, but selfishly sad that he'll no longer be at the shelter every Monday for me to cuddle after a long day of work.

"I know I was being adorable and rolling around on my back a second ago, but I take photographs very seriously." ~Latke

Mr. Bean: A sweet, soft cat caged up in the front.