Dude, a handsome, neutered Russian Blue, was home for Christmas. It was his 10th Christmas. Maybe his people remembered Dude’s first, when he was a kitten amazed by the tree, the wrapping paper, the celebration. Maybe Dude does, too. He definitely remembers this one, when he felt comfortable, secure at home, with his people. Dude didn’t suspect this was his last Christmas with them.

A human family member developed an allergy to Dude, and Dude ended up in the shelter. Maybe Dude is telling himself that he learned about holidays, so he should be able to handle the routine in the Shelter’s cat room.

However, for now, Dude is hiding in the cat tree in the corner. All he can think about is going home.