The moment Rhea Montavon walked into the shelter, one furry face caught her attention.
A curious little cat named Gibby was already watching her from his kennel, eyes bright and unblinking, as if he’d been waiting for her.
When she knelt down beside him, he pressed his paw gently against the bars — a small gesture that sealed her decision.
A Cat Who Chose His Human
From that instant, Rhea knew he wasn’t just another cat. He was family. She filled out the papers, brought him home, and the two have been inseparable ever since.
Gibby quickly made himself the heart of the house, filling it with warmth, laughter, and a little bit of chaos.
He follows Rhea everywhere she goes, whether she’s cooking dinner, working on her laptop, or simply relaxing on the couch.
Their bond is quiet but deep — the kind built on small moments of companionship that never lose their magic.
The Curious Helper With Big Paws
Gibby’s favorite pastime has always been “helping” his mom with work. When Rhea had a printer in her home office, it became his playground.
Every time she printed something, he’d chase the moving paper or bat it off the tray, his paws making gentle thumps against the desk. It became their little game.
Recently, Rhea replaced her old printer with a new one — this time with a copier attached to the top. Gibby’s curiosity immediately kicked in.
The soft whirring of the machine fascinated him, and he jumped right up to investigate. As soon as Rhea lifted the lid, he sat perfectly still, paws pressed against the glass like he was volunteering for a photoshoot.
Something about the scene made Rhea laugh. She decided to press “scan,” just to see what would happen. Gibby didn’t flinch.
His big eyes watched the glowing light glide beneath him as the machine hummed to life. She gently stroked his fur to reassure him, and he seemed completely at peace, purring softly as the paper slid out below.
The Unexpected Masterpiece
When Rhea picked up the paper, she couldn’t believe what she saw.
The image was both funny and strangely beautiful — a perfect scan of Gibby’s paws, captured in delicate detail.
The shadows, the little tufts of fur, the soft pads that looked like tiny hearts — it all came together like a piece of modern art.
Rhea smiled as she looked at it, realizing that her cat had accidentally created his first artwork. She framed the page and hung it on the wall, proud of the masterpiece her mischievous companion had made.
Every time she passes it, she remembers that quiet afternoon when curiosity turned into creativity.
Of course, Gibby’s artistic streak came at a cost.
After two scans, Rhea noticed her ink levels had dropped dramatically. “Seventy-five percent gone already,” she joked to herself.
But she didn’t mind. To her, every drop of ink was worth it for the memory they created together.
Now, the picture of Gibby’s paws sits proudly above her desk — a simple reminder of the joy found in everyday moments.
A cat and his human, sharing laughter over a printer, turning something ordinary into something unforgettable.