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A Tale of Two Kitties
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that I have a cat; very beautiful, if cubby, calico named Buttercup. I got her about six years ago and it’s kinda a funny story.
I wasn’t looking to adopt a cat I went with a friend to an animal shelter; I figured I would adopt soon but not at that moment. It just so happened that the day we walked in was the day after a big adoption event so there were only a few felines left. Still, my friend immediately started playing with the leftover animals while I sat on a bench.
A few moments later, a very slim cat hopped up next to me and just… stared at me. It was very awkward in the moment. Eventually I said “hello” and before I knew it, the cat crawled into my lap and refused to let me leave. I didn’t know what else to do so I started petting it. After a few head scratches, I realized that this cat had adopted me.
While I was filling out the paperwork a few minutes later, the staff informed me that her name was Sherbet. I felt that name was too plain for such a creature so I picked out a more regal and deserving one for her. And that new name was….. Buttercup! (After The Princess Bride if you couldn’t tell.)
