Josephine

Five short days after coming home from MEOW, Josephine has made herself at home and is totally the cat I hoped for. Good natured, intelligent, well-behaved, well-mannered, laid back and beautiful, with her smoky silver coloring. She stays near me but doesn’t interrupt my work. She greets my friends politely. She jumps up on the desk but not on the kitchen counters. After I had returned home only two times, she learned that the garage door meant I was back, and now comes downstairs to meet me when she hears it. When I decided to photograph her, she relaxed while I laid her on a chair, moved the chair around, draped a backdrop around her, set up my equipment and then she opened her eyes at the appropriate time. Maybe she’s a frustrated fashion model, or just wants to contribute to the household income, but she sure gave me a good portrait for my pet portraiture portfolio.

My sincere thanks and appreciation to the wonderful MEOW staff, several of whom helped me find a most satisfactory companion cat. They told me everything about her background and potential issues, in an obvious desire to help her find a home that was a good match. As far as I’m concerned, they succeeded. I think she’s as happy with me as I am with her. Thanks, guys! Sarah Schoenfeld

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