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by Leslie

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Abby 

Abby came into my life on a cold, Fall day about six years ago.  I found her outside my apartment, huddled against the heating vent, trying to get warm.  She was a tiny kitten, not even old enough to be away from her mother.  After knocking on doors in the community, posting flyers and running an ad, it looked as if no one was going to claim her.  So, I did.  Unfortunately, I couldn’t keep her in my apartment and she needed some extra special care, so my mom came and took her home.  She’s been a member of our family ever since.

I’m not sure what Abby went though in the days before I found her, but it must have been rough because she has always been rather skittish.  She’s quite loveable, but her fearful nature keeps most people from finding that out.  Her wariness to interact has earned her the nickname “Shadow Cat,” since she tends to lurk in the shadows, watching the family.  The only thing that can bring her out is the laser pointer, her favorite toy.   

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  1. Wystful1 on September 23, 2006 9:58 am

    That is such a sweet story…ya, if only she could talk to you and tell you what she’s been through….but think about how you saved her!! Wonderful…and beautiful eyes.

  2. MamaDuck on September 23, 2006 10:38 am

    Awwww, how sweet is that!!

  3. Lazy Daisy on September 23, 2006 10:40 am

    Sweet story. Great picture.

  4. Anonymous on September 23, 2006 10:42 am

    wow, Great pic! and sweet story!

    Happy SPH!

  5. Cats on September 23, 2006 10:43 am

    Oops, I am not anonymous anymore. :)

  6. Janet on September 23, 2006 11:14 am

    awwww, Abby is lucky you found her!

  7. ZootsMom on September 23, 2006 12:04 pm

    What a fantastic story and look at those eyes!! I love it

  8. Teena on September 23, 2006 12:24 pm

    What a beautiful cat!

    Thanks for stopping by mine :)

  9. mar on September 23, 2006 12:31 pm

    How wonderful she found a loving home! Pretty eyes! :)

  10. Stacie on September 23, 2006 1:03 pm

    She’s a beautiful girl! I love how she came into your life, like it was meant to be. My cats love the laser pointer too! Stacie

  11. Pastormac's Ann on September 23, 2006 1:08 pm

    Awww, kitty love. Nothing like it.

    Beautiful kitty. Great picture.

  12. Philosophical Karen on September 23, 2006 1:17 pm

    That’s a sweet story. My photo is up too.

  13. deb on September 23, 2006 1:18 pm

    Such stunning eyes! Sweet kitty…I’m glad she has a good home :)

  14. GoofyJ on September 23, 2006 1:47 pm

    Sweet story and great photo. :) Thanks for stopping by

  15. Lissette on September 23, 2006 1:53 pm

    I love the kitty. She’s beautiful!

  16. Mandy on September 23, 2006 2:02 pm

    Beautiful cat, actually she looks a little similar to two of ours. What a lovely story too. You can see my cats here if you have time.

    Kitty blog - http://cherryontop.blogsome.com/

    Thank you for visiting my Saturday photo today.
    Take care
    Mandy

  17. eph2810 on September 23, 2006 2:09 pm

    Wow - what wonderful, green eyes. Thank you for sharing a little background of your cat.
    Have a wonderful Saturday.

  18. Lori on September 23, 2006 2:15 pm

    I can’t believe how bright green her eyes are! Wonderful photo pic.

  19. expatraveler on September 23, 2006 2:17 pm

    wow - some amazing colors there! thanks for stoppiing by.

  20. Frances on September 23, 2006 2:37 pm

    I’m imagining those amazing eyes peering out from the shadows.
    Beautiful share.
    Thanks for visiting my SPH.
    Take care,
    Frances

  21. Gattina on September 23, 2006 2:38 pm

    Poor little cat being so shy. But you know sometimes it’s just the character. Our black cat Kim with the huge yellow eyes is behaving even worse. When somebody rings at the door she gets hysterical and hides. It took as 2 1/2 years before we could even pet her. She came close but when she saw an outstreched hand she went a few steps back. I really thought if I wouldn’t know everything since the day she was born, I would have thought that she had an awful past ! But no, she was born in my girlfriend’s house in London, my son took her over when she was 8 weeks old (and he loves cats as we do) she always had a very nice life and still she remains so shy !

  22. Pat on September 23, 2006 3:31 pm

    Wow - look at those green eyes!

  23. ilona on September 23, 2006 3:47 pm

    I’m the only one saying it.. but that is one scary looking cat.
    Great pic, but now I will have a nightmare. Just kidding;)

    I like your blog here- enjoyed reading your stories, you are a gifted story teller.

  24. Kim from Hiraeth on September 23, 2006 4:37 pm

    very pretty kitty!

    Mine is up!

  25. Retro Girl on September 23, 2006 5:34 pm

    What a beautiful sweet looking cat! :-) Such a touching, heart-warming story. Great photo!!

    Thanks for stopping by my page… :-)

  26. Tricia on September 23, 2006 5:38 pm

    Great photo! I’m glad you found her. :)

  27. YellowRose on September 23, 2006 6:22 pm

    Nice photo and sweet story! Happy Saturday!

  28. libertybelle on September 23, 2006 6:50 pm

    GReat story and photo - cats are wonderful models!
    Happy weekend!
    Mine’s up, drop by!

  29. Ma on September 23, 2006 7:14 pm

    Beautiful eyes, looks like jade. Great photo!

    thanks for stopping by.

  30. goofy girl on September 23, 2006 7:16 pm

    Those kitty eyes look very pretty in this shot! I’m glad that you are able to provide a nice life for her!

  31. Friday's Child on September 23, 2006 7:44 pm

    That is very green. Lovely eyes.
    Thanks for stopping by.

  32. Jenny on September 23, 2006 8:44 pm

    She has such beautiful colouring! I’m so glad that she found her way into a loving home - I love stories like that.

  33. O2BNAZ on September 23, 2006 8:55 pm

    The green eyes with the gray fur goes perfect. She’s beautiful. My picture is posted now too.

  34. carmen on September 23, 2006 9:30 pm

    and what cat DOESN:T like a laser pointer, really? ;) she’s a cutie.

  35. guppyman on September 23, 2006 10:04 pm

    You should see my dogs with the laser pointer…. funny stuff.

  36. Danella on September 23, 2006 10:27 pm

    Poor little kitty, great choice for the hunt.

  37. Suzy on September 23, 2006 10:51 pm

    What awesome looking eyes! Sooooo green!

  38. Jan on September 24, 2006 10:14 am

    I love reading animal rescue stories. I’m so glad that you gave her a home. thanks for stopping by yesterday.

  39. Jazzy on September 24, 2006 2:50 pm

    She’s beautiful. Great capture of her eyes. Thanks for stopping by.

  40. Irish Church Lady on September 24, 2006 4:12 pm

    Beautiful emerald green looking eyes in that shot! Glad she got a good home!

  41. Trista on September 24, 2006 9:36 pm

    Great photo and what a sweet “rescue” story!

  42. Petite Mom blog on September 25, 2006 8:42 am

    Adorable Cat and story. I LOVE cats.

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