I have been excited about adding one final piece to our big family… a kitty-cat. I have always wanted to find a kitty as wonderful as  my-boy, Bailey, who passed way too early due to kidney failure. I have never found any kitty come close to his perfection. While no kitty will ever replace Bailey… Ruby is a pretty amazing gal!

I have been searching through local shelters via the internet and have visited a few kitties that just did not meet the Johnson Family criteria. Early last week, Ruby popped up and her description sounded like she would fit into our family. James and I headed to the local shelter and as soon as Ruby fell into my arms I knew she was the girl for me! We surprised Josh, Abbie, and especially Max by bringing the newest member of the family home!

She still amazes me every time I look at her. She snuggles. makes funny little noises as she roams from room to room. she sleeps on our heads at night. she loves to hang with abbie. loves to play with james. loves to tease max. loves to be loved. she is perfect.

She came to us as Robin and was originally Batman (until they figured out she was a girl). We call her Ruby because now we have Max and Ruby (names of characters from a favorite children’s book & cartoon).

She has a purple collar, purple food & water dishes, and a pretty-purple manicure! These are called soft-paws. They cover the nail so the kitty can’t scratch up the furniture. It’s like having a de-clawed cat without having them go through the painful procedure… plus it’s super cute!

Max and Ruby. They are learning to not only like each other… they really kind of love each other!

We love them both so much! Aren’t they cute??!