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I walked into a local pet supply store late one September five years ago and found a crowd of people around a cage full of kittens from the local humane society. Being ignored in a tiny cage nearby was a beautiful fluffy adult cat trying desperately to play with a toy. She nipped at my fingers as I tried to pet her through the cage; can't say I blame her.

When the cashier asked if I wanted a kitten, I said it looked like they were getting plenty of attention but the adult cat was gorgeous. She replied, "She has been here all summer. If she doesn't get adopted this week, she will probably have to go back and be put down."

My husband said we didn't need more cats; we had three. I cried all weekend and on Monday, called the store and told them I would come get her that evening. When I took her out of her tiny jail, she was terrified. She did not want to be held, but I knew she also wanted out. For a few weeks, she went to work with me, where a student suggested the name Bella, but my husband called her nothing but Cat for many months.

Then one day, I noticed him referring to her as The Catalonian and knew that the regal miss had earned her full name, and a full welcome to our family. She still does not like to be held and can nip at fingers, but she loves to get pets, plays with any small toy, and will come and sit nearby. She never misses a meal and is quick to remind you that feeding time is near, although she rarely makes a sound.

When I look into those beautiful big golden eyes, I cannot imagine anyone thinking she did not deserve to live. I will always be happy that I paid her bail and brought her home.

Story submitted by Polly Phillips from Miramar, Florida.

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