HOW A ROUTINE HOME SALE LED TO A LIFELONG BOND WITH NINA Adopting a Cat When You Least Expect It
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Hello to all my fellow pet lovers! With National Cat Day on Oct. 29 just around the corner, I thought what a perfect time to share the heartwarming story of how our furry friend, Nina, became a part of our family. Back in March 2013, I was handling the sale of a beautiful home in Anthem, which was tenant occupied at the time. At this home, I first met Nina, a stunning gray Nebelung cat, who took an instant
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liking to me. Every time I visited the property, Nina was there to greet me at the door and would loyally follow me around as I went about my work. The tenants often remarked on how much Nina seemed to favor me, which was surprising and touching. The tenants ended up relocating to an apartment that did not allow pets, and they initially thought they had found a new home for Nina. Unfortunately, their plans fell through. In a moment of desperation, the tenant reached out to me, not once but twice, asking if I could take Nina. I was hesitant at first because we already had another cat, Stewart, who had been the unrivaled king of our castle since he was a kitten. I was not sure he would welcome another cat into his kingdom. The situation grew more dire when the tenant called a third time, this time in tears. She had temporarily placed Nina in a home where she was unhappy with the conditions. She pleaded with me to take Nina, just temporarily, until she could find her a more suitable home. Moved by her plight and Nina’s sweet nature, we agreed. That temporary arrangement turned into a permanent family bond. Nina seamlessly integrated into our lives and filled a special place in our hearts, especially after we lost Stewart a couple of years ago at the grand old age
of 20 and a half. Nina’s gentle purrs and affectionate snuggles are a constant source of joy in our lives. I would love to hear about your furry family members this National Cat Day! Feel free to share your stories and photos with us on social media. Whether you are a cat person, a dog lover, or an admirer of all pets, let’s celebrate their wonderful impact on our lives.
–Lisa Jones
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