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This is Kitty
Her name was Alia at first
But because I am a fool I called her Kitty too much and Kitty is who she has become.
She is a sweet, but very shy cat.
She is now three years old.
She likes to sit by you, but not on you.
If you get lucky, she might lay next to you while you sleep.
Sometimes I try to share with her a piece of raw salmon or steak with her while I cook.
But she never takes them.
She much prefers carbs.
She does not beg for human foods, except for carbs.
She loves bagels, pastries, and toast.
Don’t worry, I don’t give her too much.
She weighs a perfect 9.5 pounds.
For a while I thought Kitty didn’t love me that much because she was so shy and skittish.
But now I see that Kitty loves me very much.
She just shows it in less obvious ways.
Like when she stares at me across the room, lying down with her eyes relaxed.
Or when she playfully pounces at my legs when I walk by.
Or how she lies beneath my desk while I work from home, purring softly.
I love Kitty.
Here is a photo of Kitty investigating a pickle.
Jan 27, 2025
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