Malkin!

Nine years ago, I "adopted" my first pair of cats as an adult. I was super excited due to the fact that I love cats and if I love anything more, it's a kitten! Malkin (L) and Stallzy (R) were born on in a yard and needed a home - I was more than happy to bring them to my home.

These two are sisters and raised by the same Mom, me! They couldn't be more different. Stallzy (R) is friendly, smart, annoying and ready to get into anything that isn't cat friendly. Malkin (R) is shy, scared and sweet all rolled into one. She was born with an eye issue and after a visit to the eye specialist at a young age, it was determined that there is nothing that can be done. She could have eye surgery but it would be painful and the results would only be temporary. I've never been able to pick her up and hold her....sometimes she will allow pets, if you are sitting and she comes to you.

This photo is so big for one reason.......After 9 years, I was finally able to walk in the room, sit on the couch, get up and come back.....all without her running away. She just sat there. Maybe it's the old age kicking in. Maybe shes finally realizing that I'm not going to hurt her. Whatever it is....It made me pretty happy.