I has a kitty!

So today, on the way to work in the bus, a guy runs up to the bus-stop with a large box, panting heavily and all. He pays his fare and sits down opposite me. The first thing I hear is a "nyau" from the box and I am hooked.

When I heard his story, I almost cried. He moved into an apartment where the previous owners (who had a cat) had moved to a place that didn't allow cats, and they left their cat behind for him to look after. Unfortunately, his roommate is allergic to cats and insisted that the cat had to go. He was on his way to the humane shelter to leave the cat there, as no one was willing to adopt her.

The choice was clear.

So, I now have a cat in my office and she's exploring the office (with the door closed!). So far she seems much more interested in the computers than her makeshift litterbox and water bowls. ^_^ (right now she's lying down beside my leg) She has been spayed and has her shots, and is named Belle, with the most beautiful gray eyes I have ever seen.

To say that I am excited and overjoyed would be an understatement. :D

EDIT: Thanks to the wonderful haplo3k, I have a picture of Belle for those of you who can't wait here.

Also, I will not get to spend a lot of time with her this weekend since I'm going to AX. Boo. :( But next week will be all about her.