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Roxy

@roxy · cat

  • 7 chapters
  • 19 photos
  • 5 videos

A shy calico nicknamed Panda Cow. Michelle and David Fox took her in, and she has been getting braver and more playful ever since.

Also known as

Panda Cow

Personality

  • Female
  • charcoal patches in a classic calico coat
  • the black-and-white patches across her face earned her the nickname PandaCow

Details

  • Ageabout 1 year old
  • Their peopleMichelle and David Fox

Saved, safe, and finally home

Michelle and David Fox took Roxy in when she needed a quiet place to land. For the first while she stuck to safe corners, watched everything, and worked out that hands could be gentle.

Roxy resting in a crate shortly after being saved
safe at last
Roxy being held by one of her owners
held close
A close-up of Roxy being comforted
tiny trust
video
secret spot
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The couch became her kingdom

Once Roxy decided the couch was hers too, she started settling into the house. She still kept her distance, but the confidence showed in how she stretched out and held a pose.

Roxy sitting comfortably on a couch
couch queen
Roxy lounging on a blanket on the couch
soft landing
Roxy near toys on the floor
toy patrol
Roxy sitting in a basket near a window
basket break
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Brave little explorer

The shy girl started making rounds, going a few steps farther each time. She'd scan the room, then check the toys, the windows, the chairs, and any surface soft enough to pass inspection.

video
room scout
video
curious steps
Roxy sitting by the window
window check
Roxy peeking from beside the curtains
peekaboo
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The window-watching era

As she trusted the place more, the personality came out. She picked favorite windows, claimed the best seats, and turned watching the yard into a daily habit.

Roxy stretched out on a couch blanket
claimed spot
Roxy lying calmly on the couch
panda cow pose
Roxy sitting on a chair
chair throne
Roxy looking out the window
bird tv
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Opening up, one playful moment at a time

Roxy is still shy, but she doesn't hide the way she used to. The playful side comes out in short bursts: a swat at a toy, a flop on the blanket, an easier mood around Michelle and David.

Roxy standing at a window
lookout duty
video
quick zoom
Roxy lying on a turquoise blanket
blanket flop
Roxy lounging comfortably on the couch
relaxed girl
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Panda Cow gets playful

At about a year old, Roxy is more herself every week. Still shy and watchful, still sweet, and a lot more playful than the cat who first showed up. She keeps getting braver in the home Michelle and David made for her.

video
close-up star
Roxy playing under a colorful toy tunnel
toy tunnel
Roxy playing with a toy tunnel on the rug
play mode
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Feelin chunky

chunks
chunks
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