Mishka

Hi MHHS folks,

Mishka (formerly Murka) came to us through MHHS/PetSmart and here's our story. I'm a cat person, and my long-time fiance was not a cat person. For years we were at a stalemate about getting a cat or dog. In the meantime, we had an aquarium. It had been about 10 years since my last cat passed, and my beau knew I had longed for a kitty. The week before my 40th birthday, we went to PetSmart because he "needed fish supplies." He said he'd just run in while I'd wait in the car. He came back out empty-handed and asked, "Are you ready for your kitty?" It took a minute to register - "did I hear the anti-cat guy right?" When it sunk in, my eyes welled with tears. Bringing our sweet kitty home was the best 40th birthday present. Mishka's been with us for a year, and she's brought so much joy. And she's happy too! She loves to run around the house, play in piles of kraft paper, watch birds and rabbits from her cat tree window, watch the fish in the aquarium, and "hunt" for hidden cat treats. Plus she makes us laugh trying to curl up in cardboard boxes big and small, as well as lying flat out on her back anywhere, especially in front of the fireplace. What's even funnier is my fiance's attitude change about cats. He's done research to understand her behavior; he's attentive to her needs. He actually said he LOVES the kitty. He is so sweet with her. He sings to her. He even said he wished we'd adopted sooner! Mishka doesn't like other cats so she's the only one for now, but that just means we get to spoil her all the more. I've attached photos of our sweet Mishka. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Mishka's Mom

Cohoes, NY

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