I wanted a cat. I'd been told my whole life I couldn't have one for various reasons, mostly other people's allergies. Well I finally had my own place and was getting a cat. I went to the shelter with my heart set on taking home a kitten. I went to look at the cats up for adoption and none of them really seemed right and I was getting discouraged. Then the woman who ran the shelter showed me the cats that weren't ready for adoption yet. I knew that I was up to the challenge and wanted my cat to be socialized to me so I told her I would do the socializing. I saw him huddled in the corner with a few other trembling felines. I thought he was gorgeous and went to pet him. It was love at first hiss. I took him home and after a few weeks of wondering if he'd ever come around, I suddenly had a new best friend. After not even being able to even look in his direction without him running away to hide under the bed, Stewie is now my little shadow. He talks to me, sleeps at my feet, and is a constant source of love and entertainment. He always greets me when I come home and I couldn't imagine life without him. I'm so happy I was able to give him the loving home he truly deserves. He hit the jackpot with me!

Rebecca Kessinger
Tampa, FL