Happy Anniversary, Claire, Daphne, & Leo
In addition to being Canada Day, tomorrow marks one year in my first pet friendly apartment, and one year since I brought two cats from the sanctuary home to live with me.
It’s been fun getting to know each other over the past year. And it’s interesting, when bringing home adult cats, how some personality traits show up right away, while others only really manifest once they’ve gotten to know you to their satisfaction. Here’s a brief retrospective of our first year:

July 2009: Leo searches for hiding spots in the cardboard jungle; Daphne felt at home from the first

December 2009: Spending Christmas at my parents’ in Victoria meant bringing the furry family with me. Leo hated the car and yowled as long as it was in motion, but felt safe in the room set aside for them at my parents’ place. Daphne was ready to move in. When we got home, I was sure they’d be traumatized by so much as the sight of their carriers. They quickly proved me wrong by climbing right in.