“Nomu, originally named Jameson, isn’t my first kitty,” Ella explains. “When we got the litter to foster, I picked him up and this precious little mini-panther immediately fell asleep in my arms. Even his adjustment to our home was immediate. He ADORES being petted and cuddled and has the loudest purr. He loves lying on top of me and if there’s a blanket covering me, he’ll ‘nurse’ on it.

“Teddy, formerly Oscar, is my second kitty since moving in with my boyfriend, Chris,” Cassidy says. “When we visited Furry Friends, we originally went to see two bonded kittens, but after seeing Teddy, we had to have him. Part of the reason we chose Teddy is because he had been at the shelter for many months. No one wanted to adopt him due to his allergies and atopic dermatitis, which results in frequent vet visits and a special diet.

“Thirty years ago, when Byron and I first got together, we had three cats and a dog. After the last pet passed away, we considered adopting some more, but since we would soon be retiring to another state, we waited until moving here.

“We chose Frankie because of her sweet face and unique coat. We also were further encouraged when we met her, and her foster mom described how sweet and snuggly she was. She adjusted pretty well to our home. Initially, she was a little scared, but she simply needed extra snuggles and love to help her become acclimated.

“My husband saw his picture on the Furry Friends website and that was that. We knew we wanted him. He fits right in with our family. We’re so happy to have Simon here with us. He’s brought a lot of love and laughter to the house. He’s most loving and wants pets and hugs in the mornings or right after he wakes up. Then it’s playtime!

“Rosey, whose original name was Freckles, is our second cat,” Jennifer says. “We adopted her for our daughter Kady who fell in love with her on sight.

“Roo, whose nickname is Roodles, is actually the third addition to our family,” says Kylee. “We adopted our second kitty Macie through Furry Friends as well about five years ago.

“We had originally wanted to meet Roo’s brother, but he was part of a bonded pair. After discussing what the fosters thought about bringing another female cat into the mix, I met Roo and instantly knew she was the perfect fit.