On June 13, 2024, on a gloomy summer day, fate gifted me with an unexpected encounter.
Three weeks prior, I had been walking around, constantly saying out loud: “I want a black cat!” It felt as though this thought was floating around me, just waiting for the right moment to come true. And then, one day, a friend called me and said: “A black kitten has come to me out of nowhere. I don’t know what to do with it!” Without hesitation, I replied, “I’ll be there in five minutes to pick her up!”
That’s how our story began. I named her Pluto—after the mysterious planet and the Roman god of the underworld. The name fit perfectly: her velvety black fur and mystical gaze seemed to hide an entire universe of secrets.
Now, exactly six months have passed, and tomorrow, December 13th, Pluto turns six months old. Six months filled with joy, laughter, and amazement! This little cat has turned my life upside down, filling each day with her own special magic and comical moments. When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I see is Pluto, either curled up in a ball on my pillow or stretched out in an impossibly strange pose across the bed, like a little black star.
Pluto is a master of funny poses. Sometimes she sleeps on her back, paws spread out, like a satisfied person after a hearty meal. On other days, I find her in the most unexpected places: on the bookshelf, peeking out from behind novels like a little guardian of knowledge, or inside a shoebox, with her tail hanging out as if it’s her personal throne.
But what makes me laugh the most is her habit of sitting with her front paws neatly folded, like a true sphinx, and staring at me with such an important expression that it’s impossible not to burst into laughter. Sometimes, she suddenly sprints across the room, as though someone has invited her to a marathon, only to stop abruptly, pinning her ears back and looking around, as if unsure of who caused all the commotion.
These six months with Pluto have taught me to appreciate the simple moments in life. She came into my life unexpectedly, but at exactly the right time—like a messenger from the universe, reminding me of the happiness hidden in small things: her soft purring, funny leaps, and warm eyes full of trust.
Our fun continues, and now we have an exciting journey ahead: we’re moving to Switzerland together!
