Jan 13, 2012

Today is Moo's Gotcha Day!

One this day, three years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I brought Moo in from outside and he became an official part of our family. I can't believe it was so long ago since he showed up on my porch. It feels like he's always been here.

Moo actually first came around on December 21, 2008. I saw him and fed him (as I would anything that walked up to me) and petted him and loved him, and I guess he immediately sensed this was where he should be... because he never left.

The first time Moo showed up on my porch!

That cute little cow kitty camped out on my back porch for three full weeks, hardly ever leaving. I would go sit on the chair out there and read with him and relax, and if he wasn't around, I called out "Mooooooo!" and he'd come. I have no idea how he already knew his name.

After the third week, and after trying to find him a home or where he came from, I decided I'd be completely crushed if he stopped showing up or if something happened. Moo had made himself at home in my heart, so I opened my back sliding door and let him make himself at home in our home, too.

And the rest, as they say, is history! I am so lucky he chose me, and I tell him that every single day.

Moo today, happy and spoiled on the bed... like every kitty should be!

Happy Gotcha Day, Moo!

34 comments:

  1. Moo you got lucky there my friend! :D Happy gotcha day buddy!!

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  2. Happy Gotcha Day Moo!  It sounds like it was destiny to me. :)

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  3. YAY happy 3rd Gotcha day Moo and may there be many many to come :D

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  4. Yay! Glad to hear that porch kitties can become perch-on-your-lap kitties!!!

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  5. Happy Gotcha Day Moo, ya done good!!!

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  6. Moo for President!  Love Moo!  <3

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  7. Woof! Woof! Happy GOTCHA Day! have a great day celebrating ... Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  8. Moo picked the right human!!!! Love his pink nose! Happy anniversary!

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  9. Oh Pawsome!!  Ur mai heeroz Moo!  I iz a gotcha kitteh too an you an me got reely good homz! We jus noz what a purrfict hoomin iz!  Happy gotcha day Moo!!!  I luvz U! 

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  10. Happy anniversary Moo!!! Kitty kisses!!!

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  11. Moo, you are very, very handsome, and I am happy that you found your forever home. Happy Gotcha Day!!!

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  12. Well Moo, you sure picked yourself out a great home. A big happy gotcha day to you. Hope you are getting tons of good treats. We love the tuxedo kitties. We have a new kitten that is tuxedo. Have a great week end.

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  13. I see that you haven't expressed Pimp's opinion on this matter!

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  14. It was meant to be! I love stories like that--so sweet. :)  Happy Gotcha Day, Moo and Dorian!! (And Pimp, too!)

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  15. It's a wonderful thing to go to a shelter & pick an animal to adopt.  But it is an unspeakable honor to have a animal choose to "adopt" you!!  I have had this experience, when I already had 2 15 yr old cats & didn't want to upset their delicate routines.  But I was chosen by a cat who was determined to adopt me, and I finally relented, and it turned out to be one of the most incredible life experiences I ever had.  I do believe that homeless animals can absolutely sense when anyone has an invisable "sucker for a furry person" sign on their door," and after taking Chealsea Elizabeth into my home, I'm so incredibly grateful that they can.  Congrats to both of you on this wonderful celebration of your anniversary of unconditioal love on both of your parts!!

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  16. I've never had the chance to meet Moo, but he makes me smile (and laugh) every time he is part of the Daily Cute.  He's a lucky boy - and we're lucky to get to share in his adventures.

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  17. Happy Gotcha day, Moo!  I too have been "chosen" by most of my furry kids.  I think that makes them even more special to me.

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  18. Don't you just love it when animals find you? That's how we ended up with an Irish Setter. He was the best dog ever, and spent almost 14 years with us. Sometimes they just know, long before you do. Apparently Moo is also wise like that. Congratulations Moo for finding the home where you belonged. And congratulations Dorian for recognizing it!

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  19. Hehe. It took Pimp a little bit to warm up to this new menace, but he tolerates him now. And by "tolerate" I mean he strictly enforces a 2-foot no grooming, cuddling or snuggling zone. ;)

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  20. I watched the video from when Moo first showed up and it was pretty obvious he'd decided to stay there the way he was loving on you, Dorian! Happy gotcha day, Moo!

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  21. Awww that was such a darling post! HAPPY GOTCHA DAY MOO!!!!!

    Maybe the "Mooooo" to him sounded like "Meooooow???" Either way you BOTH sure lucked out!

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  22. Oh gosh he is absolutely pawsitively purr-fect, sooo handsome... i am a black and white kitty gal, love love them, well i love all kitties but i have a ponsion for black and whites... xoxox

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  23. Happy Gotcha Day, Moo!!!!

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  24. He isn't spoiled.  He's perfect!

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  25. Moo is adorable! I'm on the west coast of Florida, and two years ago I was feeding a feral and another cat started showing up - skinny and starving, but friendly. I took him to check for a microchip (none) but did find pellets in his chest where someone had shot him and a funny way of walking due to an old fracture. He is sitting on my lap as I type this, and sleeps curled up by my side at night. He tolerates my other two cats, (and there is some major jealousy issues going on!) but really just wants to snuggle. I wish all of them had food and homes where they were safe! I love the pictures of Pimp and Moo and reading about them. Thanks for the smiles! 

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  26. What a lovely story. Continues love and happiness to you all.

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  27. Moo is a lucky man.

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  28. Happy, happy Gotcha Day to you, sweet Moo!

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  29. Two of my boys adopted me. And I am so glad for them in my life.

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  30. That's such a sweet story! I'm so happy for you and a post like this is a great idea for anyone that was lucky enough to meet one of their lifelong friends this way :) Happy Gotcha Day to you all!

    ~ Kieli ~

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  31. I have four cats and I only chose one of them, the other three chose me.  The two boys just turned up - "Here I am!" and little Jess was moved from pillar to post around the neighbourhood until she found a permanent home with me.  She doesn't like being indoors, but has a little house of her own in my greenhouse.  I couldn't imagine life without any of them!

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  32. A really good animal story with the happy ending we all like to see.

    I would, however, love to hear about the introduction part of his residency in your home.  How his housemates adjusted etc.  I may be moving a new rescue into my home and I think 2 of my 3 cats will be fine, but one a rather high strung and scardy cat female may be a big challenge to overcome.  I'm thinking she will hide for weeks before coming around and accepting the new one (a spayed female, who is rather large which I suspect might frighten my little female). She also has a tendency to let out these scary banshee screams when frightened.  But we shall see how that works out. 

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