Most of you have probably never heard Caster’s Birthday Story, as the only one who read our blog back when we found him was my mom. So here it goes…
One rainy Saturday morning, I was lying in bed, putting off getting up – it was cold and rainy, and I had nothing to do anyway. My husband and I just kept dozing, until I noticed the sound of a cat crying. I asked Bobby if he heard it, but he just mumbled, turned over, and went back to sleep. I couldn’t just ignore it, so I got up, put on my coat, and headed outside to investigate. The cry sounded pretty distressed, so honestly I was a bit afraid of what I was going to find. An injured and mangled cat somewhere, perhaps? I went outside our old apartment building and started looking around, following the sound of the cries. They led me all the way behind our apartment building and into the woods. I didn’t get very far into the woods though before I saw the cat about 20-30 feet in front of me.
Sweet Caster, the fleecy suckler
The whole thing took me by surprise, so it took me a moment to figure out what to do next. The cat was muddy and wet, and I was getting to be that way too, so the only option I really had was to bring him inside. I carried him back to our apartment and walked straight back to the bedroom. Bobby was still half asleep. I stood over him with the cat in my arms, he opened his eyes, stared at me for a second, and said, “Is that… a cat?!” I just smiled, timidly.
That day we took him to the vet to get FIV/FeLV tested so we would know if it was safe for him to be around our other cats. He tested negative. He wasn’t neutered though.
As you know, Caster is a beautiful cat, and he seemed to be in good health. I thought he had to belong to someone, so I put up flyers around our apartment and surrounding neighborhoods. I posted about him on Facebook and Craigslist. No one claimed him. So… he eventually became ours!
We got him neutered, named him (okay… we actually named him the day we found him), and welcomed him into the gang! He fit in purrfectly.
And here we are one year later! We are so glad that Caster is a part of our family. We wouldn’t be complete without him. So, Happy Birthday, buddy. We love you lots. (Even Delilah…;)
Caster Selfie #2 – Sleepy Caster
** As for his name – you may be wondering how he got the name Caster, as it is a bit unusual. My husband is a guitarist who plays a Fender Stratocaster…
Summer says
Happy birthday/ gotcha day to you, Caster! My human (who has lived with a guitarist for the past 20 years) says that the reasoning behind your name is something only a musician would dream up, MOL!
Brian Frum says
Happy Birthday Caster!!! That is quite the story and ya sure done good!
Marty the Manx says
Happy Birthday/Gotcha Day Caster!!! What a wonderful Gotcha story! Caster becoming part of your family was definitely MEANT to be!!!!
Luvs
Marty, Mom and the Gang
Cat Scout Charles says
Happy Birthday/Gotcha Day Caster. You are certainly a handsome fur baby.
Abby says
Happy Birthday/Happy Gotcha Day Caster!! That is one tremendous story!!!
Connie says
Happy Birthday Caster..
I will admit I often have to remind myself to pronounce your name correctly in my head when I read it, because I always seem to read it as catster.. π maybe now I know the story behind it that will stop. π
Penelope says
Caster is drop dead GORGEOUS and yous finding him, that mad mes cry!!!
But his birthday! That makes mes happy!
Now mes will sing the song!!!
Mee!!
Meeee!!!!
Meeeeee!!!!!!!
*•.¸¸♪♫•Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•¸¸.•*
¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday Dear Caster!!!!! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•
Kisses
Nellie
Tamago says
Happy birthday, Caster! So wonderful your mom found you. I bet you completely stole her heart the moment you jumped into her arms π Love how you got your name. Purrfect for musicians’ baby!
You are such a gorgeous, handsome boy. Have a wonderful birthday celebration today!
Little Binky and Granny says
Happy first Birthday dear Caster π What a beautiful story. Granny had tears in het eyes and goosebumps of your story. So happy your new pawrents heard you crying…little Angel π Pawkisses for an Easy Sunday π <3
Purrfect Kitties says
Happy Birthday, dear Caster! We’re so happy you found such a wonderful forever home. π Kitty kisses, Roxy & Tigerlino <3
Blue Ridge Kitties says
Happy gotcha-day, Caster! What a win-win for you and your pawrents! Purrs from the BR 6
caren gittleman says
love Connie’s comment because I do the same. Happy Happy Birthday!
Sammy says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY/GOTCHA DAY CASTER! You sure were one lucky guy all alone and scared and when you called out for help, your Mom-to-be came and rescued you. A glorious thing to celebrate………you’re one handsome and happy cat – that’s just plain WONDERFUL!
Hugs, Sammy
Just Ducky says
Happy Purrthday and Gotcha Day Caster. You found a grate place to fit in.
The Swiss Cats says
Happy Birthday Catster ! We wish you a day filled with treats and cuddles ! Purrs
Ali Cat says
Happy Birthday! You are so lucky to have found such great parents. π
Purrs,
Ali Cat
Gus, Jaq, and Pearl says
Happy Birthday, Caster! – Gus, Jaq, and Pearl
Dezi and Lexi says
Aaaaaaw Caster happy Meowday. Weez gunna be late wiff ow cawd. MOL Mommy wuldn’t member hers own name ifin it wusn’t written everywhere. MOL
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
Madi says
Happy happy birthday Caster and OMCS was that your lucky day to be found by your sweet mama! Hugs
Madi your BFFF
Flynn says
Happy Birthday Caster. That is a great gotcha day story.
The Island Cats says
Happy Birthday, Caster! What a great gotcha story. And our dad-guy has a telecaster and a stratocaster too. So we can understand how you got your name. π
The Florida Furkids says
Happy Birthday Caster! We LOVED your gotcha day story!!!
The Florida Furkids
meowmeowmans says
What a beautiful story of how destiny brought you together. Happy birthday, Caster!
Socks, Scylla, Fenris & Tuiren says
Happy Birthday Caster!!! We love your Gotcha Day/Birthday story.
LP says
Happy birthday sweetie! Love the story behind your name π Also, our Mama thinks that every time you do something naughty, you are easily forgiven when your Mama remembers that fateful jump in her arms! What a great, beautiful and lasting image π
the critters in the cottage xo
Kitties Blue says
Happy birthday, buddy! We always wondered about your name. We wanted to make you are birthday card, but the humans went out of town and abandoned us for 27 hours so we didn’t get it done. You certainly chose a wonderful family to make your own. They are absolutely the best. We hope your day has been meowvolous with lots of treats, toys, playing and cuddles. Sending you extra special birthday wishes. Astrid sends Sampy extra special kisses and lots and lots of them! Thanks so much for joining and supporting our blog hop. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Clooney says
Happy Birthday Dear Caster & Happy Gotcha Day too! We are so happy you ended up in the loving home you did, how awesome! Such sweet selfies of you…we have always been curious about your name so it’s great to find out how it came about…hope your day was awesome!
katnip lounge says
Happy BirthaGotchaDay, Caster! You have a great rescue story, and you sure picked a wonderful family!
Athena says
Happy Birthday! Such a wonderful story. It was clearly meant to be!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
da tabbies o trout towne says
happee bee lated birth day two ewe caster….N total lee awesum rockin gotcha day storee….we iz glad yur mom hurd ewe N we iz glad ewe saw her !! ♥♥ hope ya hada fun fun day N ya ate 98 pizza pies & 14 cakes…a yeer ahead oh happee nezz & health two ewe π
Christy Paws says
What a great story! Sorry I’m late with the birthday wishes, Caster. So glad for you that you found such a wonderful human to serve you.
Crepes says
Happy birthday, Caster! Mrs P is also a fleecy suckler. I am merely a fleecy kneader. – Crepes.
Ravem says
Happy birthday Caster. You have a fantastic birthday story and I’m happy you found such a wonderful forever family.
Socks, Scylla, Fenris & Tuiren says
Happy Birthday Caster!!! We love your Gotcha Day/Birthday story.
Socks, Scylla, Fenris & Tuiren says
Happy Birthday Caster!!! We love your Gotcha Day/Birthday story.
Ellen Pilch says
Happy Birthday Caster! What a beautiful story, I am so happy you found such an excellent family.