06/17/2026
Today is Twyla’s first anniversary with us!
Twyla was a hungry, skittish 8 month old feral kitten when she emerged from the woods behind our house last summer.
She’s STILL very skittish, even with people she sees throughout the day. But she finds comfort and safety in her friend Oliver, and cries out for him when she can’t find him in the usual places. They’re rarely far apart, and it’s so lovely to watch them together.
Twyla is learning how to play, and occasionally allows me to scratch her back and neck. Her eyes and shoulders have softened. She knows the routine, and gets a little sassy when her dinner is late 😹.
We’d love for her and Oliver to move inside, but closed doors are terrifying at the moment. We will continue to foster a sense of safety and security, with hope that in time they will retire indoors. For now, we will keep them as safe as possible and provide the comforts of home on their chosen back porch.
We love you, Twyla! Here’s to many more anniversaries 😻
