Feline Friday: Happy Gotcha Day, Rory!

This week marks four years since Rory came to live with our daughter. In that time, it's hard to believe how much joy this little creature has brought to our lives!

 

Rory was found on a street in Tyler, Texas, not far from where our daughter's boyfriend lived. She was taken in by a rescue group and named April, since that was the month when she was found. April spent several months waiting for her forever home. When Bailey started looking for a kitty in August of 2015, April's foster mom took her to visit the large and well-equipped backyard garage that housed several kitties waiting for homes. While our daughter originally planned to meet a different kitty, it was April who stole her heart. She jumped on Bailey's shoulder as if to say, PICK ME! And of course, she did! 😻

 After observing her for a few days, it seemed that a new, spunkier name was in order, so April became Rory, a name that suits her purr-fectly!  

Within days of her adoption, it became apparent that Rory had some type of digestive issue. The culprit turned out to be a very unusual parasite, not often seen in that part of Texas. We have no idea how Rory came in contact with it but after a series of tests, the vet figured out exactly what it was and how to treat it. Rory responded immediately to the medication and began to put on weight. It was then that we could see how very thin she had been!

From the day she was adopted, Rory has shown herself to be a spunky, energetic, and quirky kitty. She's got her own little daily routine, which includes opening all cupboards and drawers and carrying toys throughout the apartment while meowing loudly enough for the entire building to hear.  

 

But one of her sweetest habits is how she sleeps, and I've read this is common for rescued kitties once they feel safe. When she falls asleep, she goes totally limp like a wet noodle. She relaxes completely now that she's in a safe space with her Meowmy.

 Happy Gotcha Day, Rory! 💖
We love you and are so happy you came into our lives!