Sleepy time | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
Gisele Floriano and her sister had always been dog lovers until they met Sophie, an orphaned kitty who touched their hearts with her story, personality and endless energy to live her life to the fullest.
Written by ©Gisele Floriano
Sophie is four years and 10 months now. I lived with my sister back in 2005, in Florianopolis (south of Brazil). We were there to attend college and were away from our parents and pets. So we decided that we needed a pet to share the apartment with us. We were always dog people, so we started looking for a small dog because we lived in a small apartment. We wanted to adopt a pet and not to buy one. So my sister went to this adoption fair and when she arrived there, she was introduced to Sophie, an orphaned rescued kitten.
"What's down there?" | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
At first she was reluctant because she was looking for a dog. Then the shelter lady told her the story – Sophie was found by herself walking in the streets alone with just about three days of life. She was very thin and weak and would require intensive care. After the lady finished the story, she brought Sophie to my sister. Tears started streaming down when my sister saw Sophie, because she looked so feeble and scrawny. My sister thought Sophie was meant to be with us so she brought her home right away.
Sophie was the first cat we ever had and ever had contact with, so it was very challenging for us to understand everything she needed. Cat behavior is way different from dog’s but we made our way through it with all the care and love we could supply. She had treatment and started to gain weight. Very soon she became a very active kitty. From then on, we had only great stories about her.
She loves to play and never sleeps if there’s someone available to play with her! She is extremely curious and I believe that is the reason she loves being photographed. She stares at the camera a lot, I guess she is trying to understand what the camera is. Since she’s an indoor cat, what she enjoys the most is stand by the window, watching birds flying between the buildings.
Sophie is a very brave kitty. She has inspired us and brought so much joy into our lives.
Photos courtesy of ©Gisele Floriano.
photo by ©Gisele Floriano
Sophie suckling and nibbling | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
"Play time plz?" | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
Right before she pounces | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
Posing for the camera | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
Sophie's gorgeous eyes | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
"This is MY ducky!" | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
"Plz don't go!" | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
Silly Sophie | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
A nap between play time | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
Sophie's gorgeous blue | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
photo by ©Gisele Floriano
"What's over there?" | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
Taking a power nap before the next play time | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
"Arggh.." | photo by ©Gisele Floriano
photo by ©Gisele Floriano
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Awwwwww, she's beautiful!
She is beautiful. Glad that you decided to bring her home.
What an adorable kitten. Glad that you've given it a place to call home. Thx guys, this story really have made my day.
Wonderful story! She is beautiful! Thanks for giving her a wonderful fullfilling life
Not only is Sophie beautiful, her story is beautiful as well!
what a sweet story…Sophie is just beautiful!
Sophie is a perfect beauty. How wonderful she was saved.
Great pics of beautiful Sophie
Beautiful Sophie!!!!
Gah what a sweetie happy face. I'm glad she found your home
That cutie would make the most hard core dog lover become a cat lover!!
As a dog person who adopted her first cat 9 years ago I can attest to the fact that, although those little fuzz balls aren't dogs, they sure are special and precious.
That eyes is mesmerizing!!! She is soooo cute!!!
Gorgeous Sophie is lucky to have found such a loving home…Her deep blue eyes, sweet face and beautiful markings are stunning; she is a lovely sweetheart!
For Gisele Floriano & Sophie The beautiful…
Your Story melted my Heart …At last a "Forever Home" ..May you have many Happy years together …delighful photos..thank you..
please send an update on Sophie …in the not too diatant future….
great story!
Sophie is beautiful! Gorgeous blue eyes. Thank you for taking a chance with her!
Very beautiful cat. Great photos, and I hope that you and your sister have many, many great years with pretty Sophie!
What a beautiful meezer! I especially love the black and white picture with her blue eyes!
Great story!! We had several Siamese cats when I was growing up, and they are very devoted cats, usually to just one family, but LOVES to be with that family all the time!! Liat, Piwacket (or the "pi" symbol), and Tia all lived over 15 years, Liat was 21!! The pretties feature is evident, as your beautiful photos show…..their gorgeous BLUE eyes!! (BUT sometimes, they are CROSS-EYED), like Tia. Liat wasn't, but Pi was a little bit!! That only adds to their charm, at least to their owners. it does!!=^..^=
Hi Everybody! Thanks a lot for the kind messages! Sophie is doing very well. I'll make sure I take some new shots of her and will publish on my site.
Sophie is a gorgeous cat, those wonderful blue eyes, she is just a beauty. I think she knows she is a special kitty and that she is so lucky to have found a perfect home. I think she also knows the camera loves her, most all of these are perfect poses. She already knows how to do it. So glad you found her (or maybe she found you……..??!!
She is so pretty! Good for you and your sister for taking a chance on adopting a kitty. You will never regret it. Nothing against dogs, they are magical companions, but cats are beautiful in their own right. You will have a whole new appreciation for life through your baby!
I truly hope you don't mind. I love the pic of Sophie sleeping on her paw and made a LOL out of it on I Can Haz Cheesburger. This is the URL: http://cheezburger.com/View/4399880448
I gave you and Sophie credit in the comments. (I wasn't for some reason, able to put your names under the pic itself.) Please look at it. If you do not like It I will remove it as soon as I see your post. I absolutely do not want to offend you in any way, but, that was just such a great expression on her face! Please let me know!
That’s perfectly fine! she looks funny!