Happy Birthday, Rufy!

Rufus - June 2010

Rufus - July 2009

Today is holiday here in Italy. It's the day to celebrate the Republic, the State and the way it was created. But, despite the fact that I appreciate this day more for the day off work than the Republic celebration itself, for me and Ely June,2nd is a special day anyway. In fact it's the day when we found and adopted our little "pissy", our Rufy "Rufus" the cat! :)

It's no doubt that Rufy was born probably in April 2009, but for us his birthday is the day he arrived in our life and found a place in our hearts. Personally I have never thought I could love a cat in this way and that a cat could be so cuddly and loving with us. He has his routine according to our day routine. He sleeps with us, he comes to be cuddled even when it's not expected to get food. He loves staying on our balcony and watch the "world" from a distance. He's shy with strangers, but once he feels he's safe he's very affectionate and wants to stay in company. To us, Rufus is more than a simple pet, he's part of our family and we couldn't stay without him anymore.

Happy birthday, Rufy!

We love you.

-Mario and Ely.