Yu sat on the couch, with Nekotalia Francis curled up on Yu's lap sleeping peacefully as Yu stroked his thick, white, exquisite fur. Francis sure is a special cat, he always greeted Yu when Yu returned home after work, he liked to give Yu kisses on hands and on the face, even though he was picky about what he ate and Yu always had to buy the expensive cat food, Yu adored Francis and couldn't imagine life without him.
Recently Yu received a promotion at work, but now Yu spends more time than usual at work. Yu comes home later in the evening and with little time to spend with Francis.
Yu continued to stroke Francis as Yu thought. "Maybe, it's time to get another cat; a friend to keep Francis company." "Yeah, I'll do that. I'll go to the Humane Society on Saturday and look at the cats." Yu looked at the clock and realized how late it was. "But now it's time for bed, I've got work tomorrow." Yu gently scooped up Francis and went to the bedroom. Yu kneeled down by Francis's cat bed and laid him on there without waking him. "Night Francis." Yu whispered as Yu walked over to the bed, crawled in and went to sleep.
Saturday rolled along, and Yu got ready to go to the Humane Society. Yu pulled the cat carrier out of the closet and walked into the kitchen and placed it on the counter. "Francis, where are you, I need to feed you before I go." Yu called out. Francis didn't come. Yu smirked and took hold of a can of wet food. Yu pulled the tab until the vacuum seal broke. Suddenly Yu heard little footsteps running from the other room until Francis stopped right in front of Yu and meowed. Yu laughed and scooped the food into a dish. Yu placed it on the floor, but Francis was looking at the cat carrier with wide eyes.
"Don't worry Francis; we aren't going to the vet today. I'm going to go and get you a new friend." Francis looked at Yu in confusion. "I've been busy with work so I thought a friend could keep you company on days when I work late." Francis didn't seem to mind and started eating his food. Yu ate breakfast, pulled on shoes, grabbed the carrier and went to the door. "Bye Francis." Yu called. Yu left the house and walked to the car. Yu placed the carrier in the backseat and drove to the Humane Society.
"Hello, how can I help you today?" The front desk asked. "I'm looking to adopt another cat." Yu said. "I see, well I will call on someone to come and show you our rescues." A few minutes passed until a woman came out to get you. "Hello, I'm Autumn; are you looking to adopt a cat?" She asked. "Pleased to meet you and yes, a friend for my cat Francis." Yu explained. "Okay, if you will please come with me." Autumn walked down a few halls with Yu trailing behind until you both reached the cat room.
Yu looked into the cages, all the cats were very cute but could only pick one. "What exactly are you looking for in a cat?" Autumn asked. "As long as the cat can get along with Francis, that's my biggest priority." Yu said. Yu continued to look, reading the back rounds of the cats, petting a couple, but nothing stood out until they reached the last cage.
Inside was a shorthaired, white cat with a brown patch on his right eye, his tail was mostly brown and he had the most beautiful green eyes. Yu read the name tag on the cage. "Arthur." Yu laughed. "Arthur is from one of our most recent rescues, he was dumped in the parking lot in a carrier." She explained. "Oh how sad." Yu said sadly. Yu stuck a finger in the cage. Arthur sniffed Yu's finger and allowed Yu to scratch him under his chin. "He is friendly, how is he with other cats?" Yu asked. "He gets along with them fine." She said. Yu looked at Arthur for a few more minutes.
"I'll take him." Yu said confidently. "Great! Do you have a carrier with you?" "Yes." "Alright, you go grab it, I'll get his paper work and you'll be out of here in a few minutes."
Yu went back to the car, grabbed the carrier and went back inside. She handed Yu Arthur's paper work. Yu read it, signed it and handed it back. Autumn double checked it. "Perfect, let's go back and get Arthur!" Yu both went in the back, and went to Arthur's cage. She unlocked his cage and lifted him out. "Want to hold him?" She asked. Yu nodded and took Arthur. His fur was really soft, and he began to purr as he rubbed his cheek against Yu's. Yu stroked his head and smiled. Autumn opened the carrier and Yu placed him in. "Thank you so much for your help." Yu said. "No problem, it's our job!" Autumn replied as she walked you back to the entrance. "Call if you have any questions or concerns." "Will do Autumn; have a good day!" Yu left the building and went to the car. Yu placed Arthur on the passenger seat. Yu scratched under his chin once more as comfort and Yu drove home, ready to introduce Francis to his new friend.