Rescue Story • Cleveland, Ohio

Two Cats, One New Life

Pistachio was a streetwise tiger tabby with a trailer-park cat door and total freedom. Condo life changed everything. He became anxious, lonely, and hidden away. Then Julius arrived: one-eyed, orange-and-white, and built for friendship. Now they wrestle, cuddle, and run the apartment like tiny kings.

Julius and Pistachio cuddling up close

First nap together, first trust unlocked.

Julius and Pistachio in an intimate cuddle pose

Protective best-friend posture.

Julius and Pistachio sitting side by side on wood flooring

Synchronized loaf mode.

The Timeline

How two cats rebuilt confidence through companionship.

1. Freedom Era

Pistachio: trailer-park life, cat door access, independent explorer energy.

2. Hard Transition

Condo move: outside access gone. He withdrew, hid often, and looked stressed.

3. The Cat's Cat

At affoGATO: you asked for a cat who loves other cats. Julius was the answer.

4. Meet + Snuggle

No drama, no standoff. Just quick trust and immediate shared loaf sessions.

5. Daily Wrestling

They burn energy together in healthy play, then crash side by side.

6. Home, Restored

Pistachio regained confidence. Julius found his forever teammate.

Household Stats

Totally scientific and completely unbiased.

42

Estimated daily cuddle minutes.

5x

Average zoomie bursts per evening.

100%

Success rate of the "follow each other everywhere" behavior.