Sunday Celebration! HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYŪ

 

In this Year of the Dragon, our very own little Dragon, Ryū-Chan (full name URYŪ 雨竜 or Rain Dragon, and pedigree name Ultimo de Pippin's Pride) is celebrating his FIRST BIRTHDAY today! He was the last kitten by his mother Piccolo (aka Pickle) who has now been retired and is living a life of leisure, and was a singleton.

Here he is, just after he was born:

And shortly thereafter:

Here he is at about two months:

Ryū: When #1 met up with my breeder half-way to hand me over, I was about three and a half months old. Here I am with Ms. V:

I spent my first few days at Poupounette Central in quarantine in the guest bathroom, getting to know #1.

I then came out and met my bros, Benny and Momo.

And of course Queen Tama!

#1 says I was already a very handsome boy!

And a very wise one!

I loved my new family and ate all my food and grew like a good boy! By six months, I was apprenticed to Queen Tama.

And I was growing nicely!

My brother Momo, in particular, has been a great mentor!

I learned about sleeping under the covers with #1:

There was this big guy called Ollie... I found him a bit scary at first but both my kitty bros adore him, so I got closer:

Then I had my first Christmas! We all got special collars!

I have continued to grow, but apparently not "into my ears"!

I love my family!

And I adore my #1!

Here is my official birthday portrait:

Little Dragon, you have enriched all our lives since you joined our family. We wish you a VERY HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY and Many Happy Returns of the Day. May you be healthy and strong, and always keep that wonderful sense of fun and adventure! We love you!

From your #1, your "mentors" Benny and Momo, your "sensei" Queen Tama, your pal Ollie, and the big horses Vidock, Violette, and Heloise. 😻💖🐱