Hello there! I am Panda. When the humans moved into the house and set up a bird feeder right away, I knew their yard had the potential for excellent hunting—or at least daily entertainment. One thing led to another; as the days grew colder and my belly grew rounder, I found myself spending more time on their patio, politely ignoring their repeated invitations to come inside (a cat’s got to keep some mystery, after all). Finally, curiosity—and a love of warm meals—won out, and I stepped in. On September 12, I astonished them with a beautiful litter: Kitsune, Jerome, Nero, and Sancha made their grand entrance. As if that didn’t keep me busy enough, when tiny, rain-soaked Otter and Owlete arrived in late October, I made the executive decision to adopt them too—because what’s one more kitten when your heart and home keep growing?Hello! I am Maria. I watched Panda confidently strut in and claim her place with the humans, returning to the patio every day for food and warmth. Curious but cautious, I kept my distance—until my kittens arrived and motherly instincts kicked into high gear. Two weeks after Panda’s big debut, I bundled up little Aurora, Derecho, and Phoenix and brought them, one-by-one, to the safety of the catio. At first, I was so protective I wouldn’t let my guard down for a second and always asked (sometimes quite loudly) for permission to stay. But then—oh, the humans! They showered us with soft cat trees, sprawling obstacle courses, and more toys than we could ever bat, pounce, or lose under the fridge. Now, I’m the calmest mama on the block, grateful for a home where my heart finally rests easy. These days, I team up with Panda to help raise adventurous little Otter and wide-eyed Owlete, forming a proper cat matriarchy in the Mad Catter House.
