A little bit of love

December 24, 2014 08:12 pm | Updated 08:12 pm IST

Smoky is a naughty, lively male kitten who's 45 days old and ready for a permanent, loving home where he will be an indoor pet. Call 9677273780

Smoky is a naughty, lively male kitten who's 45 days old and ready for a permanent, loving home where he will be an indoor pet. Call 9677273780

Salem was found, barely a month old, waddling along a busy road full of vehicles in Royapettah.

If it wasn't for a friend who noticed the lost little kitty and fostered him with a member of the Cattitude Trust, the little one wouldn't have made it home to us. Black cats are generally considered ill luck, but I've always wanted one (a black cat cannot influence your luck any more than you can)!

So when I saw her twitter post asking if anyone would adopt him, I jumped at the chance. I fell in love with him the moment I set eyes on him and was the lucky one who got to take him home!

My parents weren't exactly thrilled at the idea of a kitten, let alone a skinny black thing like him mewling like it was his last day. But now, Salem has become the best thing in our lives. He often curls up in bed with us, his head inevitably resting on one of our feet. Or if he's feeling especially affectionate, he'll go to sleep with his paws playfully hugging our faces. He can spend hours playing peek-a-boo, climbing trees, chasing frogs and play-fighting with his snowman doll. Furniture repair cannot take place without Salem lending a paw or two.

He sulks when he isn't let out of the house and hogs the sofa as if it's his throne. He's also intelligent enough to realise 'no' means 'no' and understands the tones of our voices to recognise when we are angry or playful.

For those who like quiet company, cats make great pets. And of course, playing with him at the end of my work day is my biggest stress reliever. My mother, who was a strict no-cat person, has been known to feed him from a spoon, while my dad has been sneakily cuddling the kitty, and talking to him in baby voices. A sleeping Salem gets priority over my needs sometimes. Suffice it to say, he’s taken over the family!

Arrow is a super-furry, playful 2.5-month-old male kitten. He loves his naps and cat food. Call 9176716800

Smoky is a naughty, lively male kitten who's 45 days old and ready for a permanent, loving home where he will be an indoor pet. Call 9677273780

This ginger kitten loves the company of people and is very playful. To adopt him or his sister, call 8939571849

Named Choco , because of her lush brown fur coat, this female Indian pup is dewormed, vaccinated and ready to rule your home and heart. Call 9790739498

This rescued kitten with soulful eyes and her mother (who is spayed and healthy) are looking for a loving home, preferably together. Call 9940136344

Kaapi is a lovable, happy and healthy kitten. She is 4 weeks old and litter-trained. Open your hearts and your home to Kaapi, and she will give you sheer joy - call 9003074066.

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