Mirri

She's not motivated by food or treats, unfortunately. She does come for pets when I hold my hand out in a specific way. That feels like a real victory because she was terrified of human hands when I adopted her. She'll be a lap cat someday, I know it. It just takes time

A tabby peers shyly out from under the edge of a writing desk. She's perched on a blue couch, next to my crossed legs

LOOK how close Mirri is to sitting in my lap! She's right under my writing desk 😲 It's a first for us!

A fluffy tabby is haloed by the golden light of a sunbeam

Hi Mirri! My little sunbeam 🌞 #cats

She finally gets to be the kitten she never had a chance to be before

Hi Mirri! That gray squirrel toy gets no peace from her #caturday

Mirri scaring herself during early morning video time today #cats

Only the ones in the computer

Mirri scaring herself during early morning video time today #cats

Oh the poor baby! How can people be so cruel? I'm glad she's doing better now.

My Mirri has come a long way in the year+ I've had her. She may not ever be a lap cat or cuddler, but she does seek affection and play time. As long as she's happy, I'm happy 😄

Ever wonder why I take so many of pictures of Mirri in that same place? It's because it's her "attention" spot. She still spends much of her time hiding under beds & couches. I suspect she'll always be that way. The trauma from her childhood is still there. But when I sit on the couch, she comes out

Playful little baby! She's unbearably cute 😭😭 #catsofbsky

... And jumps up to ask for pets. She brings me toys to ask for playtime too. She prefers to be under the couch in the same room I'm in, so that's something! She truly has come a long way from the "spirit cat" I adopted. But she's still timid and nervous & gets scared easily. That's just Mirri 💕

Ever wonder why I take so many of pictures of Mirri in that same place? It's because it's her "attention" spot. She still spends much of her time hiding under beds & couches. I suspect she'll always be that way. The trauma from her childhood is still there. But when I sit on the couch, she comes out

Playful little baby! She's unbearably cute 😭😭 #catsofbsky

A fluffy tabby curls up on her side on a heating pad. Her front paws aee curles up close to her face

Sleepy times #caturday

Aww, that explains a lot

Several cat toys rest on a rug next to a bed and nightstand

When I wake up every morning, there are cat toys scattered at my bedside. Mirri brings them in throughout the night, trying to get me to wake up and play with her 😭😭😭

A tabby cat sits with her hind legs sprawled wide open to expose her fluffy belly.

Hi Mirri! So ladylike #cats

Hi Mirri! She's keeping a sharp eye on the folks shoveling our walk #cats #snow

Gaaahhhh Mirri is too cute #caturday

She's already claimed that yellow one! I'm not allowed to use it anymore

I'll never understand these modern trends

Gaaahhhh Mirri is too cute #caturday

A fluffy tabby sits at the foot of a bed, looking nervously to the side

Hi Mirri!

The sleepiest playtime #cats

Aaaand she's out. Goodnight, little Mirri

A picture of 2 cats hiding in the engine area of a vehicle trying to stay warm - with the words: You know the drill. Cold weather is here. Knock on the hood before starting your car. Spread the word. Save a life.

🐾 #cats ❤️

The sleepiest playtime #cats

Mirri doesn't quite get how the kicker works. She always tries to groom the feathered ends. Still cute tho! #caturday

hahaha don't turn your back on him