From Scared Little Kitty to Adventurous Growing Cat
By Val
@valmnz (17099)
New Zealand
February 17, 2019 1:51pm CST
Today is the first anniversary of Charlie's arrival into our family. He was such a little things g back then and so scared of everything and everybody.
He and his siblings had been rescued as a dumped litter at birth by an organisation that aims to socialise the dumped kittens before homes are found for them. Charlie was about three months old when he came to live with us.
Poor thing, he had no idea what was happening. He spent most of his first day hiding under the table. The picture above was taken that day.
Now, a year later he is an adventurous, loving friend, filled with curiosity about the world around him. When I looked at this first photo this morning I had forgotten how small and scared he was.
Charlie has certainly given us many hours of love and laughter over the last year. He's a very important member of our family - and I think he knows it!
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
17 Feb 19
I know what it's like to have a cat 
And believe he knows,cats are very smart animals
And believe he knows,cats are very smart animals 2 people like this
@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
17 Feb 19
@LowRiderX The discussion posted itself while I was sorting the photo!
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
17 Feb 19
@valmnz I just forgot to mention that there is no picture.Now I can see him.He is beautiful 
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@GardenGerty (157710)
• United States
17 Feb 19
I love his eyes, though. He looks very wise. I am glad he has a good home with you.
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@snowy22315 (170727)
• United States
17 Feb 19
He reminds me of my little Nico who was also very scared and squeaking all time when I first got him. Now that he is a compartively big boy..at 7 months..he is enjoying his environment much more and knows what to expect.
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@snowy22315 (170727)
• United States
17 Feb 19
@valmnz Honestly, he reminds me of an 18 month old toddler, which is what they are in many ways. His brain won't get much bigger..but I think he will remember some things.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
17 Feb 19
@snowy22315 we liken Charlie more to a young teenager these days
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@allknowing (130216)
• India
17 Feb 19
What is important is that Charlie knows how important he is around you.
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@allknowing (130216)
• India
18 Feb 19
@valmnz That is good for you Enjoy your time with Charlie
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@wolfgirl569 (95933)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Feb 19
He reminds me of my Gizmo cat in that picture.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
18 Feb 19
@wolfgirl569 Charlie goes exploring at all the neighbours but always comes home.
@wolfgirl569 (95933)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Feb 19
@valmnz He is a manx. He has absolutely no tail. He did run away to the neighbors house after I took him to the vet for a little operation. 
But I know he is safe over there.
But I know he is safe over there.1 person likes this
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Feb 19
Charlie just needed to get used to you.
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@janethwayne (5193)
• Philippines
18 Feb 19
I think during that time that he first came in your house he is still adjusting but now he is already comfy with you all.
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@SophiaMorros (5046)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
18 Feb 19
Our baby cat (never mind that she's six years old, she's the youngest of our horde) was like that as well.
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@didinedhia (8475)
• Algeria
17 Feb 19
i used to have a syamia cat beautiful one ! and they stole it 
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