When Phoenix rose from the ashes and I cried

Let me tell you about Phoneix.  She was rescued along with 20 other cats in a home with one litter box for all the cats.  There were holes in the floor, feces everywhere and it was no condition for cats to live in let alone people.   I brought home two of the 20.  Her roomate warmed up within a few days and has adjusted well in the year that they have been here.

Phoenix however spent an entire 4 MONTHS hiding in my master bath vanity.  I did NOT see her for 4 MONTHS.   I decided to take the two bottom drawers out after 3 months so she could see out and maybe start warming up to the environment.   I started seeing her peak her head out from time to time and on the 16th week of her being here she decided people and dogs weren't so bad. 

She came out and decided to jump on the bed and sleep at my feet all night.   I didn't move a wink even though I so wanted to see her laying there.  Baby steps with fearful cats and dogs for that matter.

After another month she started swiping at me when Id walk by....I would touch her head and she would purr but was still not excited about being touched for very long and ONLY on her head.   another month and she was purring and letting me rub her entire body and decided to claim her space in the house on top of a pillow by the biggest window on the south side.    She had become a family cat and started seeking attention.

Today is the part where I cry out of pure joy because Phoenix has found a home with the total understanding of Phoenix and how she is and its exactly what they want.  

And the best part is, its Ya Ya Kim's sister so I will stay in close touch and if Phoneix doens't work out I have more to offer her:)  But how you can you not fall in love with a cat with a story like that!  Love you Phoenix and Im so glad I got to be a part of your journey!!!