Our cat Frankie has now been with us three years already. Time sure does fly. (To see my first post about him, read here). I thought we adopted him late in February but it was actually February 8, and I missed it. So even though I’m a little late, I thought I would show a few highlights from Frankie’s first three years.
After visiting at least two other shelters, we fond Frankie at a PetSmart in Clearwater, Florida. He only had a number, no name.
Chris was unexpectedly hostile toward Frankie, so after hiding under the bed for his first day, Frankie decided to come out of his self-imposed exile on day two. It helped that we had shut out Chris and Puck from the bedroom.
Frankie was a playful cat but…
When Chris was around, there was no playing.
Frankie’s first foray outside was successful… until he discovered he could walk through the fence.
Then he discovered Chris’s old trick of hiding under cars.
Frankie quickly got comfortable in our home.
… and more comfortable.
Soon he was expecting the royal treatment.
We soon discovered Frankie had a shoe fetish.
We also discovered early that he was very photogenic.
By August, everyone was getting along – part-time.
Frankie wanted out so bad but it was too risky so in November I bought a harness for him. I had trouble with it so I used a breakaway collar that broke away. (This is not our junk)
Frankie first Christmas fascinated him.
He was even getting along with Chris by then (mostly).
He also made a friend in Puck.
Since there is so much more to review, I decided to split this up into two or three parts. I hope you liked it and will come back to see Frankie’s further adventures.
Bad Cat Chris 
Happy Belated Gotcha Day, buddy. Looks like you landed in a nice soft spot.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Thanks. He is a lucky cat. 😀
He was just a number, no name, that is terrible, but now he enjoys life with a name.
I know, it was so impersonal but he was being adopted by the county animal control. If we didn’t adopt him, he may have been euthanized.
Aaaaaaaaaaaw Frankie be so adorable. Happy belated Gotchaday gawjus. Have fun celebratin’. Big hugs fur all.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
Thank you. 😀
What a beautiful cat. I love the picture of him the in fruit? bowl! Handsome!
I have several great pictures of him in that bowl. He loved going inside of it.
Happy Gotcha Day Frankie! He is very photogenic.
Thanks. He’s our handsome boy.
Happy belated gotcha day to Frankie! He really is a handsome guy.
Thanks Summer.
Happy Belated Gotcha Day, Frankie ! We enjoy reading your story. Purrs
Thank you.
So many great photos. Not sure which one I like best. The lazy tummy shots are always a hit though! The one with Frankie and Puckie is super adorable! ❤💛
It is hard to decide. I think I like the one under the dresser.
Happy Gotcha Day to Frankie. He sure has been a welcome addition to your family.
He has been a challenge but we love him.
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Cute post. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.