Gracey’s Kitten Photo
Gracey as a kitten hiding between the sofa cushions
Gracey Came Into Our Lives One Cold December Day
Gracey, The Tiniest Tiger
Gracey was put in the drop box even though it said NO CATS!
The dog warden asked us to please take her home because he wasn’t allowed to keep cats at the facility but he didn’t have the heart to throw her out into the cold. He was putting his job at risk keeping her. And then he shook his head and said he supposed that was ok too because he wasn’t cut out for the job anyway. His wife had already threatened him not to bring home another dog. He was far too tenderhearted for the job he was supposed to do.
I hugged the tiny kitten and told her she was coming home with us and that we promised to take the best care of her that we could. After seeking advice on what to feed such a young cat, I began to warm up goat’s milk and baby oatmeal several times a day to help our little girl thrive. And thrive she did!
Gracey was the first kitten to share our home. We all learned together how to get along and make things safe for both kitten and humans. Gracey went to work with me every day for almost a year. I would go to the door and call her by name and she would come running and jump up into my arms and off we would go. Then one day she decided she was grown up enough to stay at home and I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed but understood that she was no longer a kitten.
The Power of One Tiny Kitten
Gracey, all grown up and our best friend.
Gracey has had a tremendous influence on my life. She was the inspiration behind my book The Tiniest Tiger and the catalyst for my career change from specialty food marketing to studying big cats and completing my Master of Zoology degree. Without her entering my life, I might not have had the opportunity to study and live among the Maasai in Kenya or walk alongside the cheetahs in Namibia.
I can’t imagine what my life might have been like had we not gone looking for our friend’s dog that cold December day. And I can’t even think about what might have happened to Gracey if I had not scooped her up and brought her home into our lives. I know my life has been changed for the better. And I am pretty sure Gracey would tell you she has it pretty good too. The power of one tiny kitten.
What a wonderful blessing for both of you. Without you, no telling what would have happend to her and then she blessed you to be inspired to do all you have done. Perfect harmony!!!! Love it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story.
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She called for you, and you came. You changed each others’ lives!
What a wonderful story. I am so happy to have found you and Gracey.
She’s amazing and you’re amazing, thank you for sharing Gracey and her inspiring story
Awww!!!! So sweet and charming! I’m so glad you found each other!
What a fantastic story! Gracey really was destined to find you, and you, her!
She has also changed my life. Without getting to know her, and you, I would never have known about the wonderful world of cat lovers here on FB. I have made so many great friends here and they have enriched my to the nth degree. Thank you, Gracey, for opening up a whole wonderful world for me!!!
What a wonderful story! We are so blessed to have these lifechanging cats in our lives.
Gracey is one lucky kitty!
Gracey is so lucky to have found both her family and her calling.
I had no idea she triggered that big a change in your world and that is so wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing her with us.
Thank you for reading our story and for being our friend.
WE HAVE 4 KITTIES THAT WE BROUGHT INTO OUR HOME BECAUSE THEY NEEDED A GOOD HOME AND WE NEEDED THE EXTRA LOVE THEY SHARE WITH US. GRACEY RESEMBLES OUR FIRST KITTY SOPHIA ROSE WHO MADE US INTO KITTY PARENTS. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL GIFTS FROM GOD. THANK YOU FOR SHARING GRACEY WITH US.
Thank you for reading our story and for being our friend.
What a wonderful story. Gracey is such a beautiful girl and I too am happy that you scooped her up and brought her home with you. I will have to find the book you wrote I am a big fan of cats, wild and domestic. I could only imagine what an amazing experience you had in Keny and Nambia and I must say I envy you those experiences. Thank you so much for sharing Gracey with all of us. Bless you for all that you do.
Thank you for reading our story and for being our friend.