Ashton: Four years ago today, the head peep rescued me from the median of the highway. You may have seen this, the first photo of me, before we even got to the vet’s office.
The resident cats weren’t sure what to make of me when I first got here.
Newton was pretty excited about it, though. I think he hoped I was going to be a new cat toy.
I healed up and started showing my cute.
And I grew up, little by little.
Until I was a confident, adult cat. Well, an adult cat, anyhow.
My favorite thing in the world is treats. Especially chicken.
One of these days, I’m going to have my very own Chicken Emporium. But for now, I just want to thank you for continuing to read about my adventures!
Mark's Mews says
A grand day to celebrate! A median strip is no good place fer a cat…
Summer says
Ashton, I had no idea what your story was – I’m so glad you were rescued! Happy gotcha day to you!
Hannah and Lucy says
We didn’t know you had been saved off the highway Ashton but we are so happy you were or we wouldn’t have known you or seen you on your blog.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Hannah and Lucy says
Ashton we are so sorry we didn’t realise it was your 4th Gotcha Day too. We hope you get lots of chicken to eat.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Zoolatry says
A awesome
S sweet, special
H happy and handsome
T terrific
O oh what a cat you are!
N nice ‘n’ a bit naughty, too …
Happy, happy day you special boy!
The Island Cats says
Happy Gotcha Day, Ashton! We hope you get lots and lots of chicken to celebrate.
The Daily Pip says
So happy that you are safe and sound! Happy Gotcha Day! And when you do open Chicken Emporium, I will be your first customer!
Fuzzy Tales says
Happy gotcha day, Ashton! It’s a joy to see how you’ve gone from a scared little one to a healthy, happy ladycat. We wish you a wonderful day!
Annie says
Happy gotcha day, Ashton! I’ve never seen your first picture. I just love your rescue story. You were such a cute little girl that’s grown into a beautiful, happy, fun lady!
Lola and Lexy says
Happy Gotcha day, Ashton! We didn’t know you were rescued from a highway, and we’re so glad your peep saw you there. You grew up into a lovely lady
Ellen Pilch says
Happy 4th Gotcha Day! I didn’t know your story before. I am sure glad you have a loving forever home with lots of chicken.
Melissa & Truffles says
Love you to pieces, Ashton. Happy Gotcha Day!
Caren Gittleman says
Oh you sweet and HANDSOME boy!!! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays!!! You couldn’t be with a better family!!! We love you! Caren and Cody
William says
Ashton, I’m so glad your head peep rescued you! It was definitely catmet!
Brian Frum says
Happy Gotcha Day beautiful Ashton!!! You are such a special one!
Laura Zaccardi says
Ashton, happy gotcha day! You sure are a handsome kitty! You sure are a handsome guy. Glad to read your story–and to know that you were rescued. Three of us are rescues too. In a way all 5 of us are–three from dangerous conditions, two from litters who were cared for– yet on the street. Have a pawsome day with lots of chicken treats! Coco, Valentina, Manhattan, Bessie and Lulu…and of course Z-Girl
Random Felines says
Happy Gotcha Day Ashton!! we are very glad the head peep found you. now about that chicken…. 🙂
Katie Isabella says
Ashton, your face makes mom’s heart melt every time she sees your beautiful face and form. I’m not even jealous ’cause I love you too. Thank you to your mommy for rescuing you dear one, and happy happiest Gotcha Day.
Penelope says
Ashton, yous is totally adorable!!! Mes shall sings yous the Birthday Song!!
Mee!!
Meeee!!!!
Meeeeee!!!!!!!
*•.¸¸♪♫•Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•¸¸.•*
¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday Dear Ashton!!!!! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•
Kisses
Nellie
Noodle says
Happy Gotcha Day!
Noodle and crew
Annabelle says
A very happy GOTCHA Ashton and I must tell you Mr Jinx certainly enjoyed seeing all of your kitten photos and of course your lovely all grown up versions too! Enjoy lots of chicken today!
Glogirly says
Happy Birthday, Ashton!!!
You know…we’ll be the first in line at your Chicken Emporium!
Dream BIG!!!
xoxo
Dezi and Lexi says
Oh Ashton you was such an adowable baby. And yous just as gawjus today. Happy Meowday/Gotchaday. Weez hope it’s da bestest day yet and dat yous get lots and lots of chicken. Have a gweat day.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
Connie says
Belly up photo *swoon*
Happy Ashton Day!
Emma and Buster says
Happy 4th Gotcha Day Ashton. Your humans were lucky to find you!
katie kat and kody bear says
Happy Gotcha Purrthday!!! Whoopee! What a wonderful story of how you were gotted! Aren’t Mom Ladies wonderful? Will u haz chicken wings at your emporium?
Colehaus Cats says
Oh, Ashton, so small and so adorable you were once. Now, you are so handsome and yes, we see your confidence. Have a very Happy Gotcha Day!
Madi and Mom says
HAPPY HAPPY 4TH ASHTON!! 4 YEARS AGO WAS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR WONDERFUL AMAZING LIFE FULL OF FUN AND LOVE
HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
BeadedTail says
Happy Gotcha Day Ashton! We didn’t know your story so we’re really glad you were gotcha’d! You were super cute and now you’re very beautiful!
da tabbies o trout towne says
ashton; best fishes, mice creem dishes & happee day wishes two ewe…happee 4 ….N heerz ta 44 mor…..♫♪♫♪♫♪ we hope yur day iz rockin awesum way soooper kewl mega fun, and in yur honor…we iz knot even gonna make a commint bout de hole ….burd…..thing !!! enjoy yur day …eat lotz oh FISH, & heerz two a yeer a had filled with happee nezz & health ♥♥♥
Robin says
Happy Gotcha Day! Your Gotcha Day is the same day as my husband’s birthday! That’s pawsome. I’m so glad that you were saved from that road and that you found such a loving forever family to be a part of. I love seeing your photos and posts. I hope your Chicken Emporium works out one day.
Sweet Purrfections says
Happy Gotcha Day! You hit the jackpot when you found your mom.
Kitty Kelly says
Happy Birthday to You! Congratulations for reaching the big 4!!!
The Florida Furkids says
Happy Gotcha Day Ashton!! We hope you got tons of chick-hen today!!!
The Florida Furkids
Fraidy Cats! says
Happy Birfday, Ashton! you are just beautiful and you had a mighty cute kitty tummeh 😀 we hope you had a pawsome day and lotso chick-hen!
pip, smidgen, Minnie, hollie
MyDogLikes says
Awwww, what a lucky kitty and family to find each other!
Cathy Keisha says
Happy Gotcha Day Ashton. What a cute little ball of fur you were. Now you’re an attractive lady cat.
Just Ducky says
Happy Gotcha Day. You were so tiny!
Kitties Blue says
Happy belated Gotcha Day, Ashton. Sorry we didn’t get here on the exact day. You certainly were a little cutie pie before turning into a most gorgeous grown-up. Hope you got lots of extra chicken treats on your special day. You might enjoy the book mom reviewed today. It is about a feral cat rescued from the middle of a busy road. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
The Swiss Cats says
Happy belated 4th Gotcha Day Ashton ! We already heard your story, it’s amazing ! We’re so glad you were rescued in a great family ! We wish you had a pawsome special day ! Purrs
Flynn says
Belated Happy Gotcha Day Ashton!
Clooney says
We were sure we had commented for your Birthday but I guess we did not, so we totally apologize for missing it as we adore you very much Ashton. So Happy Belated Birthday and Gotcha Day, we know your story… it is an incredible one and we are so happy you are in the awesome family you are!