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I wanted a cat for a while and would torture myself wandering into pet stores, but I never felt it was the right time to adopt. I am 25 and recently graduated from university, so I'd been feeling like my life wasn't quite settled enough to have a pet.

But then I met Fiona.

She was this teeny little 5 week old, one-pound calico kitten my best friend's husband found in the parking lot at his work. They took her home, asked if I wanted to meet her, and when I came over, I just fell in love.

I actually moved into a whole new apartment that weekend so that I could keep her, because the place where I was staying did not allow pets. She instantly became my little baby, and I have been so in love with her ever since.

She had a bad case of fleas and worms and her tummy was distended from a bacterial infection. She is now approaching 10 pounds, healthy as can be, has loads of energy and is super loving. We cuddle every night, she purrs in my face every morning, and she lays on her back and relaxes when I play soft music.

I am so proud of her and am always so happy to come home from work to her greeting me. Rescuing Fiona has greatly improved my life.

Story submitted by Kelly from Gainesville, Florida.

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