January 15, 2022

It's my Gotcha Day Tomorrow. January 16th.

On  January 16, 2012 I came  home to live with mom.  One of my brothers happened to be visiting that day that I came home, and I bonded with him as well.  

The day Admiral picked Mom out for me, and me for her was the happiest day in my life.  I have never stopped being grateful for it; nor has she. We were truly made for one another.  Mom thinks I had a very kind and loving mom before my mom found me.  We heard my before mom passed away.   Mom fell  hopelessly in love from the first few minutes.  I did the same toward her.  

As mom and I have written so many Gotcha Days before, from the second I was put in mom's arms, I was all over her...under her T shirt mostly...I almost wouldn't come out.   Purring in ultra high gear...head bonks and face rubs that never stopped for several weeks!  Seriously.  I was so desperate to have love and a mommy. I could not stop thanking her for it.  After she went to bed that first night...she slept well enough that it wasn't until 0630 when she woke, that she discovered me stretched all the way from her underarm to her ankle.  Well, she said it seemed that way.  I was stretched as long as I could make myself, sealed against my mom.  We both looked at one another as we woke, and the rest is history. I haven't let her go since.   Thank you mommy for choosing me, and thank you Admiral for choosing mommy for me.  I was washing my arms here. 


Me.  February 2012.  



 

45 comments:

The J-Cats said...

Katie, We wish you (and your Mommy) the Happiest Effur Gotcha Day!
And many more of them!
Xoxox

Kea said...

Happy Gotcha Day tomorrow, Katie. We remember when you were gotted and are so glad the Admiral brought you both together. ❤️❤️❤️

bobbie said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Katie!!

NanaDiana said...

AWWWW-What a sweet, sweet story. I know you and your mom are bonded for life. What a blessing you are to each other. xo Diana

The Island Cats said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Katie! You sure found a great home.

Brian's Home Blog said...

We so remember that special day too sweet Katie and we knew it was meant to be. Happiest Gotcha Day sweet girl!

pilch92 said...

Happy Gotcha Day sweet Katie. XO

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Gotcha Day Katie!!!

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

Gotcha Day memories are the best. Have a great one.

meowmeowmans said...

We love your Gotcha story so much, dear Katie. How your momma and you chose each other, as guided by Admiral. Happy Gotcha Day! XO

edie said...

Happy Gotcha Day Katie!!! What a wonderful gotcha day story.

The Chair Speaks said...

Happy Gotcha Day, sweetie! Purrs and hugs!

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

Happy gotcha day, Katie! I had no idea it was so long ago... but then I look back, and you had only been here two and a half years before I came into my human's life. Where does the time go?

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Tomorrow is now today, so the happiest Gotcha Day anniversary to you sweet Katie.

Pam and Teddy said...

Dear Katie - HAPPY GOTCHA DAY. You certainly found the bestest Mommy EVER didn't you and I know she is beyond happy to have you in her life. Your story of how you came to be there just illustrates that it was MEANT TO BE. I'm glad you and your Mommy have such a close bond AND that your favorite brovvers love you as you love them.....it's one happy family. I hope your day is full of hugs and snuggles today!

Love, Teddy

Lynn and Precious said...

Wonderful celebration. Precious had hers on January 9th.

My Mind's Eye said...

Katie Isabella for sure 1/16/12 the Leprechauns and 4 leaf clovers were working over time. When you know you have found the one YOU KNOW
I am 100% sure your first Mom and Admiral are smiling down on you and Mom
Hugs cecilia

Genevieve said...

Happy Gotcha Day, KI. You and your mama are the perfect pair. I don't see how it could be any other way. Good job, Admiral. Hope you have a great celebration today. You are both right where you belong. Together... xoxo

Love and licks,
Cupcake

TurtleLover said...

happy gotcha day!! You are a blessing for sure! You and your mommie!

Saku said...

Happy Gotcha Day Katie! I'm sure happy you found your mom bean too 'cuz otherwise I wouldn't know you.

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Miss Katie! You certainly chose well! Here is to many more!

Purrs,
Tama and Benny

John Bellen said...

Ten years together! What a glorious day that was for you and your mum, Katie, and what a wonderful life you have had so far - and there's still much to be had.

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Lovely post. Happy Gotcha Day!

Leah said...

Happy Gotcha Day to you and your Mom, Katie!

catladymac said...

Happy Gotcha Day Katie ! A very happy day for you and your Mom !

Jo-Anne's Ramblings Aussie Jo said...

You belong together, hope it was a good day

Marvelous Marv said...

Dearest Katie1 Mom and Kozmo remember the day you came home to live with your Mom! Kozmo has some reall deaded shrimp, some bacon and cream cheese it wants to bring over for a light snack and you hold paws this evening, unless you would like to go to Wales and visit with Austin too! Now we shall sing you the song!
¸¸.•*♫♫♫ Happy Gottcha Day to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ HappyGottcha Day to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Gottcha Day dearest Katie Isabella!!!!!! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Gottcha Day to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Katie Isabella,
What a wonderful love story!
No doubt that Admiral had something to do with it; I firmly believe in our Angels.
So that is ten years today, hard to believe and at times scary... as age is a factor.
Always so heartbreaking when a human parent leaves behind a fur baby.
Hugs,
Mariette

The Whiskeratti said...

Happy Happy Gotcha Day! You were made for each other.

Lone Star Cats said...

Happy Gotcha Day!

Little Miss Titch said...

Happy Gotcha day Miss Katie Isabella. What a wonderful home you went too, xoxo Little Miss Titch

Eastside Cats said...

Happy Gotchaversary, Katie Isabella!
A match made in heaven.

Catscue Cat Mom said...

What a love story! Happy Gotcha Day Katie Isabella.

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

Hope you had a wonderful Gotcha Day Katie Isabella! You are a lucky girl!

Lola The Rescued Cat said...

Happy gotcha day! We didn't post about mine this year. ( I need a new secretary.) I came home one year before you. Can you believe how fast time flies? Who would know we'd be blogging cats and so popular?

Darla M Sands said...

How sweet! ~hugs~ This makes me happy.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

katie my stars if this does not call for a celebration AND a shopping trip AND free use of the charge card then I don't know what does as I've booked a reservation for the first flight out to our favorite hand bag store in Milan and so sorry that my greeting is late but you know how it is with that food service gurl over at MAckerull's house and when we DO indeed get to Milan my treat a new handbag for you with the most happiest of gotcha day wishes EVER and healthy happy shopping days ahead for the next 27 years with hugs from dai$y =^..*= ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Adorapurr said...

Deer Katie Iz... I love hearing about yoor 'dopshun stowy. So blessed to have found yoor meowmy, and fame and fortoon as well. Wishing yoo a beautiful year filled with joy. Love, Dori

cat9984 said...

Happy (belated) Gotcha Day! Sounds like a match made in heaven

cat9984 said...

Happy (belated) Gotcha Day! Sounds like a match made in heaven. Purrs, Snoops and Kommando Kitty

Kitties Blue said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Katie. we are sorry to be a tad late with our best wishes. Some things are just meant to be, and obviously the bond you and your mom have is one of those things. We hope you had a most wonderful day and celebration. 🎈🎂🎉🎁
XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, angel Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer & Kizmet

Peachy, Faye, Granny and Angels Binky and Stippie said...

You're story touches my heart, sweet Katie. So glad you found such a wonderful furrever home💗Pawkisses for a Happy Gotcha Day and up to many more🐾😽💞

Anonymous said...

We are sorry to have missed yer Gotcha Day, but we were kinna "away". I (Lori) loved the unnershirt thing. I do that with TBT when he is IN BED. I crawl in like it was a pouch sometimes. Very comforting.

Anonymous said...

What foods do you like Katie?

www.shelter-cats.com said...

I can’t get enough of that love story! Happy Gotcha day to the whole family.
xxoo
Maggie