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Rameau’s Story

                                                                                                                Skillman, NJ

                                                                                                                We adopted Rameau from SAVE in
                                                                                                                November 2024, and he was just a kitten
                                                                                                                when we brought him home. Named after
                                                                                                                a French Baroque composer, Rameau was
                                                                                                                welcomed by our other cat, Josquin, who
                                                                                                                immediately started looking after him and
                                                                                                                caring for him. From Day 1, Rameau was
                                                                                                                a perfect match for our household, which
                                                                                                                now includes four cats and two humans.
                                                                                                                Rameau is extremely likable, affectionate,
                                                                                                                and easygoing; he gets along great
                                                                                                                with other cats. During the holidays, our
                                                                                                                daughter asked us to take care of her two
                                                                                                                kitties, and Rameau worked very hard to
                                                                                                                make the two “strangers” feel comfortable
                                                                                                                and welcome, just as Josquin had helped
                                                                                                                him settle in when he first appeared in our
                                                                                                                home.

                                                                                                                While Rameau gets along with countless
                                                                                                                other felines, he has an extra-soft spot for
                                                                                                                Josquin. In fact, Rameau (a rather small
                                                                                                                white cat) and Josquin (a huge three-year-
                                                                                                                old black cat) remain inseparable. It’s a joy
                                                                                                                to see how Josquin continues to “parent”
                                                                                                                and care for Rameau, and how Rameau
                                                                                                                keeps inventing games for the two of them
                                                                                                                to play--almost as if these two rescues were
                                                                                                                meant to be in the same household.
                                                                                                                There’s no doubt in our minds that Rameau
                                                                                                                was meant to be part of our family. He’s
                                                                                                                expanded our hearts...he’s exceeded our
                                                                                                                expectations...he’s extraordinary.

                                                                                    Rameau



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