Happy COTD to you Maxie! What a beautiful girl you are. And how wonderful it is that you did find your forever home.

Big changes in life are scary, so no wonder you felt you had to defend yourself with some bites at first. Cat people know that every kit who comes to a new world has to have some time and space to get settled in and feel comfortable. The important thing is to just be patient and let everyone in the house go at their own pace. Anyone, human or animal, needs some time to make adjustments after going through a rough period in life. Even though you were fortunate to end up in the hands of someone who only wanted to give you love and comfort, you can't always warm up to that instantly. It takes time to adjust, to trust, and to come out of your shell to fully show the lovely personality within.

Extra pets to you on your special day and a tip of the hat to your good person.