The darkness came to us on a rainy night in November 2021 and it was cute. Demonetta was a foundling kitten that someone picked up behind the local Grocery Outlet. They couldn’t keep her, and we had been thinking about adding a third cat to the mix.

She was a little older than we normally adopt – but she needed a home. Boy did she make it hers in less than an hour. We’ve never had a cat that from the moment she stepped into the house claimed it as her own. She is feisty and terrorized the two older cats almost immediately.

Not thinking of a good name we started calling her Demonetta and it stuck. You can guess how that goes over at the vet’s office… “Hello is there a …. ‘Demonetta? … uh… yes… is she here?”

She is very much affectionate only on her terms and doesn’t like to be held – but will snuggle if she is cold. She is very good at finding any heat source, lounging on top of the pellet stove or my computer is her favorite spot.

Before we brought in the dog – she would often come charging with us to the barn to help with chores. She is funny and a delight to have around.