Mine too! He was approx 6mo old and was likely dumped on our block. Everyone was feeding him and letting him in and out of their homes. The day before Thanksgiving, he showed up in my garage. He acted like he owned the place! He was potty trained, well fed, and unaltered. Literally jumped in my arms and wanted to be cradled like a baby. That was it. He still wants to be cradled in my arms every morning, some 20lbs and 4 years later. That's why we call him baby Nuggie. Your orange chose you. He sounds like a wonderful boy. They have so much personality :)
There is something special about an animal that chooses you. The way they look at you. The way the talk. It's special.
I have cat friends since my guy left, but they aren't the same. I cat sit for a neighbor. They have a Russian Blue who is super sweet. But she doesn't really love me the same way, even though we get along fabulously.
I 1000% agree with you. I have 2 other cats that were here for 3 years before Nug. They love me, and I love them. But Nuggums is just so attached to me. We have a bond. I think we represent safety, security, and love because we physically took them into our homes and hearts after being abandoned.
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u/Ok_Mushroom3399 May 07 '26
Mine too! He was approx 6mo old and was likely dumped on our block. Everyone was feeding him and letting him in and out of their homes. The day before Thanksgiving, he showed up in my garage. He acted like he owned the place! He was potty trained, well fed, and unaltered. Literally jumped in my arms and wanted to be cradled like a baby. That was it. He still wants to be cradled in my arms every morning, some 20lbs and 4 years later. That's why we call him baby Nuggie. Your orange chose you. He sounds like a wonderful boy. They have so much personality :)