I got Sophie 11 years ago as a Christmas present. My parents told me that I had been asking for a kitty since I could talk and when I was 20 they ran out of ideas for a Christmas present and caved to my request. They gave me a litter box, a book about raising cats and a gift certificate to the SPCA. For the next 6 months my Dad and I would go to the SPCA on weekends to look for the perfect kitten that wasn't male and wasn't black (my Mom's stipulations!) We weren't having any luck until an acquaintance of my Dad's said her cat just had kittens and my Sophie was in that litter - she was born May 2, 2001 and we took her home on Father's Day.
She was so tiny and would wrap herself around my neck to sleep at night, would chase her tail and any shiny light. She became a little bit of a chubby girl and was put on a leash to go outside but she still managed to catch mice and leave them at the door for us. She is definitely a bit of a princess and was a little high maintenance but I love her. She was a smart cat and figured out how to use the bell hanging from the door to go outside before Riley did, she would also knock things off my night stand in the morning to wake me up so I would feed her.
I love when she would run around the house all hyper and it sounded like we owned a horse and how she would spoon me at night.
Unfortunately Sophie has not been coping well in our house lately and I had to find her a new home. It has been the hardest decision I've had to make and my heart is broken but she wasn't getting the attention she deserved and I couldn't risk her hurting the people in my family. My dear friend & colleague, Jane, took her and I know she will be loved and taken care of and I can see her whenever I want! I am beyond grateful for Jane and her family for giving Sophie a chance in their home.
I love you my sweet little fur-baby!
Our first picture together in June of 2001
Poor girl, this is after she got declawed. She also broke her paw as a kitten and the sound of her running around the house was funny every time the casted foot hit the ground.
Julia adores Sophie but her tail was just too tempting!
I love her white feet and the tip of her tail
They were both watching a spider crawling along the floor
Good-bye hugs for Sophie
Sophie would always lick my nose and then give it a little nibble
Sophie brought us all great joy and I hope she will bring some to Jane's family now!
