We’re celebrating Pierre’s thirteenth gotcha day today. We told his story a few years ago, but we are sharing it again today in honor of his big triskadekabirthday.
Once upon a time in 2005, there was a litter of cats born on a boat, under a tarp. The mother cat didn’t know that it was nearly summer, and that’s when boats start to be used more often. She just saw a sheltered location for her kittens and took advantage of it.
The boat’s owner didn’t know about the kittens, and moved the trailer. By the time the boat’s owner discovered the kittens, the mother cat was nowhere to be found, and the kittens had to go to a local rescue group to be raised. Every kitten in the litter got nautical names, and when they were old enough, the whole litter went to a pet store adoption event.
A little gray tabby kitten, named Pier, was looking out of the cage at the pet store when his eyes locked with a strange woman’s eyes, and it was love at first sight. The woman hadn’t planned to bring home a kitten that day, but when it is love at first sight, you have to do something about it. She talked to the adoption volunteer, who happened to be the foster who had raised the gray tabby kitten, and little Pier came home that day. He was renamed Pierre.
He was kind of a timid little guy and spent a lot of his first week under the sofa, but quickly learned to come out for food and playtime.
And pretty soon he was hanging out on the sofa like a big kid, showing off his spectacular kitten tummy.
He quickly showed a special talent for getting inside things.
Including getting into trouble.
He started to grow up, but he didn’t grow out of that tummy exhibitionism.
Or grow out of getting inside things.
And under things, too.
He may be a senior kitty, his reflexes are as fast as ever.
And let’s just say that he never has outgrown being just a little bit goofy.
And he still makes lots of friends.
So happy thirteenth gotcha day, Pierre!
Thank you to all of our friends for sharing his big day with us!
Summer says
Happy gotcha day, Pierre! I never knew your story before!
The Island Cat says
Happy Gotcha Day, Pierre. That’s a great gotcha story.
Margie says
Happy Gotcha day Pierre. You were so cute as a kitten and you are still very handsome.What a lucky boy to find such a good home. You all have a wonderful day.
Random Felines says
HAPPY Gotcha Day Pierre!!! We somehow missed your adoption story before and it was a good read!! You were an adorable kitten and are a very handsome mancat.
Colehaus Cats says
Happy, Happy Gotcha Day, sweet Pierre! And what a tummy you have! We didn’t know your early story and found it absolutely charming. Thank goodness for love at first sight!
Cathy Keisha says
Happy Gotcha Day, Pierre. I love you!
Eastside Cats says
What a story, Pierre…and THAT BELLY!
Happy Gotcha Day, sweet mancat!
Roberta says
What a great story. I loved the pictures. Happy Gotcha Day, Pierre!
CATRADIO 55 says
What a handsome fellow!
caren gittleman says
I don’t recall ever having read his story and I LOVE IT!!!!!! You KNOW I love Pierre so much and wish him the happiest of Gotcha Days! I love how he and Cody were BOTH “unexpectedly” adopted at a pet store adoption event, and that BOTH of us talked to a woman who happened to be their foster Mom! I never knew those coincidences before! Pierre is a handsome mancat and he was an ADORABLE kitten!! Please give him kisses from me!
da tabbies o trout towne says
dood !!!! a most happee gotcha day two ewe buddy & heerz ta de next 13 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
hope yur dayz total lee rockin awesum way kewl fun…N joy, stay IN trubullz N heerz two a
yeer a head filled with happee nezz N healtheez 🙂
Lily Le Mew and Jan says
Happy Gotcha Day Pierre!
Katie Isabella says
Pierre…I love you and your sibs bunches. Happy Gotcha Day and those spots on your tummy…OH I feel fainty!
The Dash Kitten Crew says
Happy Gotcher Day Pierre, looking good there dude!!
The Swiss Cats says
We loved to hearing your story again, Pierre ! Happy Gotcha Day ! Purrs
Memories of Eric and Flynn says
Happy Gotcha Day, Pierre! You were a little cutie who grew into a handsome mancat.
Brian Frum says
That is quite the story! Happy Gotcha Day from all of us Pierre! Hey, my blog is down until further notice due to a hack attack. We will be back as soon as we can.
Mary McNeil says
Happy Gotcha Day, Pierre – and many more ! Great to hear your story.
Melissa & Mudpie says
You were such a precious baby and now such a handsome mancat, Pierre! Wishing you an absolutely purrfect day.
Patzy and Miss Juliea says
Happy gotcha day Pierre. Gray tabbies with spotted bellies are one of our favorite types of cats! And you are so good to Miss Cupcake. Happy Day! Luvz, Patzy
Holly says
Happy Gotcha Day Pierre. I have a boat kitty too. He’s a pretty brown ticked tabby – but he doesn’t have the super awesome belly spots you do. Hope you enjoyed your celebration day. The cake looked tasty for kitties
mommakatandherbearcat says
Happy Gotcha Day, Pierre! Love those kitten pictures too!! I understand why your Mom had to have you. I wasn’t looking for a cat either – when we got Ellie – but I’m glad I had the courage to follow through. And Pierre, you know I’ll always be partial to you 🙂
Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens says
Oh Pierre, that is one spectacular belly, you should show it off more often.
A belated happy Gotcha Day