Today marks six months since I brought Leo (formerly Earth) home from Toronto Humane Society, and he\u2019s now 8 months old.<\/p>\n
When I got the call to come pick him up in January, life felt incredibly uncertain. I was carrying so much worry for my family and loved ones back home in Iran that I even wondered if it was the right time to adopt a kitten.<\/p>\n
I remember telling myself, maybe taking care of a little one will help me stay connected to the present moment.<\/p>\n
What I didn\u2019t know was that Leo wasn\u2019t just coming home with me, I think he came to save me, too.<\/p>\n
A few days after he arrived, I was reading heartbreaking news and quietly fell apart. Out of nowhere, this tiny kitten climbed onto me and started giving me little kisses. I cried even harder\u2026 and after a few moments, Leo seemed to decide, \u201cOkay, I don\u2019t really know how to deal with all this crying.\u201d So he did what any mischievous kitten would do, he gently bit me instead.<\/p>\n
It made me laugh through my tears.<\/p>\n
That moment has stayed with me ever since.<\/p>\n
Over the past six months, Leo has filled my home with curiosity, zoomies, purrs, and more love than I could have imagined. He reminds me every day to pause, play, and appreciate the little moments.<\/p>\n
As someone who also volunteers with Toronto Humane Society, I get to see how much love and dedication goes into helping animals find their families. Experiencing the journey from the other side has made me even more grateful.<\/p>\n
Thank you to everyone at Toronto Humane Society who cared for Leo before he came home with me. You didn\u2019t just help a kitten find a family, you helped bring light into someone\u2019s life when it was needed most.<\/p>\n
Happy 8 months, Leo. Thank you for choosing me.<\/p>\n