The Cat's Meow

Last year I lived by myself in an apartment off campus. It was definitely a big change for me- my whole life I've had at least one other person living with me. I thought I would really like living alone, but very quickly I realized how lonely it can be. Sure I had my friends I visited and who visited me, but at night I wanted something other than my TV to keep me company. That's when I decided I was going to get a pet, and it was the best decision I've ever made.

I come from a family that loves animals, starting with my grandma who was an animal rights activist when she was young. Keeping my grandma's loving spirit in mind, I decided to adopt an animal rather than buy one from a pet store. I knew I was doing the right thing by giving a home to an animal in need of loving care. With just a small adoption fee, I made a big difference and I DEFINITELY encourage you to do the same if you ever decide you want a furry friend! You're doing a great deed, it's fast, it's easy and the shelter helps you find the animal that best matches your personality type. The shelter also offers information sessions, manners classes for dogs and many other products and services to help make owning a pet an extraordinary experience :)

Now my family is the proud owner of two ADORABLE kittens (sisters!). Although they live with my parents, they are still my pride and joy EVERYDAY and we don't regret a thing. And I go home a lot on the weekends to see them :)

Here are some pictures of Judy & Liza- our kittens (The shelter named them after Judy Garland & Liza Minelli. My grandma LOVED Judy Garland so we "HAD TO" buy them in memory of her... Long story short!).