Sunday, August 1, 2010

Happy 1st Gotcha Day, Saylor!

I remember it all very well..... it was this time one year ago, Jr woke me up and told me to come downstairs and see something. He was doing one of his marathon trapping sessions, trying to trap the momma kitty at our work. He set the trap and checked it every hour. At 1:30am he came home with this sweet little black kitten. When I walked out onto the porch and saw her in the trap, I got pretty weak and actually had to go back inside and lay down to gain my composure. I really thought I was going to pass out. Another kitten?!?! We already had Sebastian and Reilly to foster, but I knew we couldn't just release her back. She was too young to spay and I knew we'd probably never catch her again. So to the master bathroom she went and well......the rest as they say..... is history!There are times I look at Saylor and think she is a female Cal with longhair. She acts so much like him it's scary. Ya know what? It's pretty comforting too. She is truly a gift and I wouldn't trade her for anything in this world.

37 comments:

Cheyenne -Millie said...

Saylor surely is a beauty! We loves those pictures of her! Happy 1st Gotcha Day Saylor!

Old Kitty said...

Awwww what a beautiful gotcha story of adorable Saylor!! Awwww look at how she was as a lil bitty kitty and look at her now all grown up and gorgeous!!

Me and Charlie are wishing her a fabulous First Gotcha Day!! We hope she has tons of treats and pressies!! Yay!

Take care
x

Catio Tales said...

Happy day Saylor! You really knew how to get yourself a forever home there, you beauty!

Kea said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Saylor! What a cutie you were, and you've grown into a gorgeous ladycat. Love the photos of you stretching out on the chair, totally comfy. :-)

Teddy Westlife said...

Happy gotcha day Saylor! You sure were lucky the day you got caught.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Happy Gotcha Day Saylor, you sure are a happy, handsome dude!

Jacqueline said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Saylor!..We're so glad you found such a loving forever home...She was an adorable kitten and how, such a gorgeous ladycat=our Mommy thinks black cats are special and lucky!...Her photos are precious; she looks so happy and content!...Enjoy the day sweet friends...xo...Calle, Halle, Sukki

SeaThreePeeO said...

It was fate! Happy Gotcha Day Saylor xxx

Raymond and Busby said...

"And the rest, as they Saylor, is history"!

Happy First gotcha day Saylor!

Hannah and Lucy said...

Happy Gotcha Day Saylor - how lucky you got caught in that trap and got a loving furever home.

Cat said...

What a great Gotcha story and what a wonderful life you have now Saylor!

Cory said...

I can't believe it's been a whole year! Saylor, we love you so much...because you remind me of...ME!

That day you were trapped was the luckiest day of your life!

SASS....Sammy Andy Shelly Sierra said...

Wowie, has it really been a year????? Time flies when we are all having fun.

YAY, gorgeous Saylor......you were truly blessed when you went into that trap last year!!!!!!


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Cara n Crew said...

Happy Gotcha Day Saylor! What a wonderful story. You sure are a cutie. Have a wonderfule day!

Fraidy cats Pip, Smidgen, Minnie

Quill and Greyson said...

I think Sweet Cal sent her to you. Happy Gotcha Day Sweet Saylor!!

One Cats Nip said...

Happy Gotcha Day Saylor! Just like your Mom we are so glad to have you around and Mom says she can totally understand your moms reaction to you your cuteness just oozes through the monitor!

Katnip Lounge said...

Happy Gotcha Day, Saylor! We think AngelCat Cal guided you to the trap that day...

Make sure you get TONS of treats, nip, and lovins today!

BeadedTail said...

Happy Gotcha Day Saylor! We are pretty sure that Cal made sure you were caught that day! Everything happens for a reason!

You were such an adorable little kitten and are a beautiful ladycat now! We hope you enjoy your Gotcha Day!

The Monkeys said...

Happy Gotcha day, Saylor! We remember when you arrived there and we're so happy you did!

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Happy Gotcha Day to sweet little Saylor. We are so glad yoo kept her forever!

Marg said...

Saylor has always been one of my favorites as you know. Lord, she was cute when she was so little. Glad you didn't turn her back out and she got to stay at your house. So Happy Gotcha day Saylor. We sure are glad you went into that trap for the man servant.
Have a great day.

Daisy said...

Happy Gotcha Day, pretty Saylor!

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Happy Gotcha Day! Let's have some ham to celebrate!!!

Samantha & Mom said...

Happy 1st Gotcha Day Saylor and many, many, many mooooooore!!!! Thanks for sharing your story with us too!! Have a wonderful day!! We just love your pictures, too!!
Your TX furiends,

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Gotcha Day Saylor!

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Happy Gotcha Day, pretty Saylor! You are a sweet girl!

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

Happy Gotcha Day Saylor! You had your momma wrapped around your little tiny kitten paw from the first moment she saw you.

Sparkle said...

It's so hard to believe that that little black ragamuffin grew up into fluffy, gorgeous Saylor! Happy day, girlfriend - you certainly had the kitten mojo working the night you came home, and you have it to this day!

cats of wildcat woods said...

She is lovely and I am sure is glad you kept her. Maybe Cal sent her to you!

Jans Funny Farm said...

Happy 1st Gotcha Day, Saylor. You struck it "rich" when you were trapped. :)

Ellen Whyte said...

ooooh how cute! Happy 1st Gotcha Day Saylor!

Mickey's Musings said...

Happy 1st Gotcha Day Saylor !!!
You are so beautiful!! We agree that it is hard to pass over kittens,especially black ones ;) heehee
Have a fun party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie

Anonymous said...

Happy 1st Gotcha Day, Saylor! Manny Manny More...

JB's Big and Small Worlds said...

Saylor! Congrats on one year at your wonderful forever home! Maybe you were sent to your mom from Cal, to comfort her? You are one sweet kitty.
--JB

Anonymous said...

Happy 1st Gotchya Day Pretty Girl!!!

Shelly said...

Doesn't seem like a year already! I still think of her as that little kitten under the tub. Very special girl...maybe Cal sent her to you. :)

Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats said...

We are a little late with our wishes were fishes for Saylor...her adoring fans love the photos and seeing her before and after (and our mewmmie loves your retro fabrics in such pretty colors!)

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