Why is Your Pet "Rescued (or Stray) and Extraordinary"?
Machaut (named after a 14th century composer) is an adorable, affectionate rescue, who turned 6 in August. He is extremely friendly, clever, and playful and has a brotherly bond with his litter mate, Dufay. In addition, this fluffy little guy is unbelievably affectionate towards humans and is constantly looking for head scratches and belly rubs.

One extraordinary feature of Machaut’s is his huge, beautiful paws and his remarkable way of using them to communicate. When presented with food options, he clearly, and unmistakably, lets us know his preference by actually pointing at it, and meowing, just to be sure we understand.

But perhaps the most extraordinary thing about Machaut is how he came to be a member of our family.

Years ago, an older, rather ill woman found 2 tiny kittens in her backyard. They were extremely young, fragile, and in desperate need of care. Despite the woman’s health challenges, she committed immediately to caring for these 2 sweet creatures. This act of kindness wound up being one of the last things she did. As her health continued to deteriorate, this compassionate woman entrusted the young kittens to Purrfect Angels, an all-volunteer, no-kill cat rescue in southern NJ—with the promise that they’d find the brothers a loving home. The rescue took that responsibility quite seriously, as did the family who decided to adopt them.

Those 2 kittens were Machaut and Dufay, and that family was our family. To this day, we try to honor the woman who took in the kittens and try to sustain her generosity by giving them the best life possible. For Machaut, it’s an extraordinary history. For us, it’s an extraordinary honor.

Name of Rescue Organization or Shelter (or indicate "stray")
Purrfect Angels Cat Rescue