Lately....

SO much has happened lately that I literally have not had time to fill you all in. There are so many exciting things that I have wanted to share, but I had to wait... and I'm still not sure if I can share them yet, so I'll save that for a later post.

I'll start with this:

I've been adopted. Yep, you heard me right. There has been a stray cat wandering around my apartment complex for at least the past three weeks, and it has adopted me. Now, if you know me, you know I have a soft spot for animals.... and I'm a sucker. I'm a sucker for cute little faces- especially ones that need me. And this little cat needed me. But it needs a forever home even more. So if you know anyone that would like a cat- or if you want it- please send me an email or leave a comment.

Here's the story. A few weeks ago, I heard meowing outside my door. My neighbors heard it too, because when I peeked my head outside, they were feeding the cat some tuna. I had an internal debate with myself. I wanted to do something, but I can't have a cat. And I knew if I did something- that I would probably get suckered in. So- I gave it a bowl of water. I thought that would be the end of it. Oh no, my friends- just the beginning.

I was at the grocery store the next day, and decided I should probably buy some cat food just in case the cat showed up again. After all, I couldn't let it starve- right? Sure enough, it was waiting for me at my door when I got home- so I gave it the food.

This is a good time to note that this isn't just a stray. He loves on you. He was someone's pet (which is even worse). I think he is either very lost- or his owners (probably a student) left him. Either way- the poor guy tries to sneak inside my apartment every chance he gets.

When it rains- I lay awake feeling sorry for the poor thing. Needless to say, I've been giving him food and water the past three weeks. I've called all of the shelters in town- and they are all "over- capacity." That makes me mad. I understand they can't take in all the strays off the street. This isn't just a stray- he would be the perfect pet for someone that has time for one. So for now, he just sleeps on the third floor of my complex and comes by to say hi and eat every day.

His situation got a little worse this past week- and it's probably my fault. Since I've been feeding him, I've started attracting other (feral) cats. Oh balls- I've turned into the cat lady..... great. And these feral "thug" cats are beating the poor little guy up. I found myself last Friday night at 1 in the morning chasing them off with a broom because they had him cornered under the stairs. Don't judge- I felt bad for him. So for now, I'm feeding him and giving him water, but what he needs is a home and sometime to love him.

Here is his precious little face (he was squinting a little):

He needs a home, will you give him one???