I was pretty much convinced that the cat distribution system would always glitch when it came around my home. My neighbors were finding cats and kittens around their houses. I found bufo toads, which are nowhere near as cute as kittens. Their “skin-gland secretions” are actually quite dangerous for dogs, so if you live in South Florida, beware. My good friend and neighbor found a kitten hiding in his garage and was not able to keep it. We aren’t sure what happened or how he was separated from his mom and siblings. There is a cat colony issue within the area, and some of the cats are feral. Some can’t be caught. We waited a few days to see if the kitten would leave the garage or if his mom would find him. He stayed put and was given food and water. He is a very smart little guy. I saw one picture of him and was sold immediately. We caught him together, and I whisked him off to the vet.
For a tiny thing off the streets, he was doing alright and got the all clear to come home with me. I decided with my sister to call him Julius. Her cat is named Cesar, so we thought it would be cute to have a Julius and a Cesar at our place. We did everything the vet instructed. Julius was still pretty frightened, but he began to warm up to us when he was wrapped in towels after his bath. He started purring as we cuddled him. Cesar knew immediately that something was up and kept bringing his toys over to the bathroom where Julius was settled. He was very interested in making friends and kept sticking his paws under the door. Julius settled in wonderfully, and once it was safe for both cats to do so. He and Cesar got to meet! They became fast friends and love playing together.
Julius is growing like a weed and is a little rascal. I traveled twice during the month of May, and each time I came home, it seemed like he had grown two sizes. He’s very curious and loves exploring our home. He loves to try to climb into the fridge and dishwasher. Julius will play with just about anything, including my clothes and shoes. Cesar and Julius managed to break my clothes hamper. He has brought out Cesar’s playful side and given him some new energy. He’s also a cuddler. I wake up most mornings with him snuggled next to my face. He loves to share my pillow with me. He has since learned how to play fetch with these little spring toys you can find on Amazon for cats. It must be his love for chasing things, but I do encourage him to bring the toy back to me. It is really cute to watch him bring it back.
I really do enjoy watching him grow up. Like Cesar, he loves everything that we give to him. Both of our cats are rescues, which might have something to do with it. This is our first time with rescues, so we are learning as we go. We are thrilled that they’re happy and healthy. I recently got him a mini cat tree and a cat house. Julius loves them. Both were found on Amazon. He has taken to sitting on my counter and mainly in the sink while I get ready in the mornings and evenings. He’s very curious about the hairbrushes. I’m so thankful that we were both in the right places at the right time. This little guy is the light of my life.
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