Hi Mittens in Ireland! Happy Cat of the Day!

My heart melted the moment I laid eyes on your beautiful self, after reading your heartwarming, Cinderella story! You also happen to named after my first kitty from childhood, "Mittens," so extra pulling at the heart strings right there!

What a horrible, utterly heartbreaking start at life you had, sweet baby girl. I can only imagine the courage and strength it took for you to survive such horrific circumstances as you did, physically! But to think, that despite your history, you were able to learn to love and trust again, to rebound emotionally, is simply awe inspiring! You have the heart and courage of a lion, Mittens, and your story is an inspiration to us all! How lucky your human is, having been blessed with a furkid as sweet and gentle and loving as you, Mittens! You may forever bear the physical scars from your time on the mean streets, but it's clear your indomitable spirit came through unscathed! You are a fighter and survivor of the highest order, Mittens, and so very deserving of your Cat of the Day honors!

Great thanks to your dear mommy for sharing your special story, and all of those precious photos with us all! We hope you're enjoying a very special day, celebrating with your family, being loved and pampered to pieces! Lots of love, cuddles and kisses to you, precious Mittens, Cat of the Day EVERY day!