Nimbus

March 9, 2010

Brittany says: I met Nimbus on March 26, 2009, a few hours after he made his debut in the world. He was born to the neighborhood cat Patches whom I cared for before and after she had her litter of seven kittens. All of them were wonderfully sweet and I loved them very much but couldn’t take one for myself due to already having many other animals. Everything changed the more I got to know little OK as I called him, short for Orange Kitty. Once all his brothers and sisters were gone I was left with this little orange kitten I just couldn’t give up. Obviously I ended up keeping him and giving him his official name of Nimbus.

A few of Nim’s favorite things are sleeping in the sunshine, eating, sleeping some more only in weird positions, trying to sneak people food, loving his people, watching birds, sleeping near the fan on my laptop, playing with paper bags, and hanging out with his friends -- fellow kitty PC, dog Nila and guinea pig Ringo. He loves dog food and birthday cake ice cream no matter how much I scold him for sneaking it. He has an entire basket full of toys but he refuses to play with any except the little furry mice. Those are his favorite! He also enjoys being the focus of my photography. He’s one of my favorite subjects to photograph in the entire world.

It’s fun to think about all the ways Nimbus has grown. He’s the craziest, hungriest, loudest purring, most orange, most skittish, most playful cattiest cat I’ve ever owned in my entire life. Sometimes I question what I was thinking when I decided to keep him when he goes on with his crazy shenanigans like sneaking butter from a tub and jumping at my legs every time I pass by the couch. It’s moments like when I walk through the door and he’s standing there waiting on me that I know why. He is full of love and energy and makes everyone that meets him laugh. He brings chaos as well as joy into my life with everything he does.

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Brittany Randolph

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Kayli - 14 years, 1 month ago

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307 points

Nimbus is beautiful! My orange kitty greets me at the door, too :)

emopuppypirate - 14 years, 1 month ago

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omg. You have the CUTEST kitten!!

Holy Cuteness - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Awwwww, sweet kitty dreams...

Gina - 14 years, 1 month ago

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OMG, this is the most handsomest cat, ever...(don't tell that to mine :)
But the most I liked your story...My words and feelings exactly! I hope you and little Nim (who's turning 1 soon) are happy together for a long, long time.

sugarbuddy - 14 years, 1 month ago

42 points

cutttee!!! hes just like a cute little bowl of sunshine!!!!

Opheliac - 14 years, 1 month ago

What a darling!

illymerc - 14 years, 1 month ago

OMG! what a gorgeous baby. You take amazing photos. I couldn't pick a favorite but I do love the B&W one. He's just an orange kitty angel :)

Tracee - 14 years, 1 month ago

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115 points

Awww....what a handsome baby!!

SambosMom - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Such a Sweetie, lucky kitty to have you as a Mom.
He's dreaming Sweet Dreams here all about miceees.....

gemee - 14 years, 1 month ago

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What a little doll! What became of Patches? I am hoping that she gets spayed soon.

SeekingPlumb - 14 years, 1 month ago

These are all so fabulous!! You really have an eye!! I have a real soft spots for orange tabbies.

SeekingPlumb - 14 years, 1 month ago

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This one is now my desktop background!! LOVE it!!

Smooch - 14 years, 1 month ago

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A seriously cute kitten. I can't believe he was the last to find a home - the others must have been incredibly gorgeous for him to not be snapped up immediately. I'm SO glad he found a good home with you.

Patricia C. - 14 years, 1 month ago

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His eye melt butter! You are so lucky to have him. Such a beautiful OK :-)

celinehoran - 14 years, 1 month ago

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59 points

Nimbus is too cute for words.

celinehoran - 14 years, 1 month ago

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"Where do you think you're going Mommy?"

celinehoran - 14 years, 1 month ago

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"Aren't I just the CUTEST babbi ever?"

celinehoran - 14 years, 1 month ago

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"I'm King of the jungle, hear me ROAR!"

mma - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Nim's is very cute as are your photos, thanks

kittycatluvr - 14 years, 1 month ago

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kittycatluvr - 14 years, 1 month ago

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I can't pick just one favorite pic...they're all so cute! Cute Nimbus!!

Disastercat - 14 years, 1 month ago

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crystalbruce - 14 years, 1 month ago

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You have some really amazing pictures! He looks just like my cat, Ubu, except mine has green eyes. He looks like he has loads of personality. :)

Darryl - 14 years, 1 month ago

Nimbus is so gorgeous! Makes me miss all of my old cats' younger days!

Mora - 14 years, 1 month ago

Just A-DOR-A-BLE!! Sooooo cute!!!

chocoluv - 14 years, 1 month ago

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It's no wonder you couldn't resist keeping him....he is adorable!

madison - 14 years, 1 month ago

Aww, those could be calendar pictures! I would buy them for sure!

boodie - 14 years, 1 month ago

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What adorable orangey cuteness... sooo pretty.

Natthecat - 14 years, 1 month ago

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"Here I come to save the day!" Wonderful catness.

Natthecat - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Tremendous photos, Brittany! Picking just one was painful.

patboridout - 14 years, 1 month ago

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211 points

Nim, you are too cute!! Nice that you sleep next to your own picture on the right. :)

GG - 14 years, 1 month ago

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this picture is great! what a beautiful cat! he reminds me of my sammy! so full of energy and just crazy! LOL these little guys keep life interesting that's for sure!

Tiff - 14 years, 1 month ago

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The most beautiful kitty in the world!!!

Jilly - 14 years, 1 month ago

He is just purrfect! I am so in love.

Symeezgurl - 14 years, 1 month ago

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237 points

What a beautiful kitten, he's lucky to have such a talented photographer in his home!

Shelley - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Shelley - 14 years, 1 month ago

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nili - 14 years, 1 month ago

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What a little cutie face. Such a pumpkin!

Shelley - 14 years, 1 month ago

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dol - 14 years, 1 month ago

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love the self-portrait in the background!

Cybermuse - 14 years, 1 month ago

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67 points

He's so cute! I can totally understand why you welcomed him to your house! <3

docsquid - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Oh, he really is a dear baby. Such a lovely photo! I love orange kitties, and he looks like a really lovely little friend.

CJ - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Cute kitten and some fabulous photos!

BirmanMama - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Wow, hard to pick the best photo. So many great ones - Nimbus is a real cutie pie and I love your story.

amalbici - 14 years, 1 month ago

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it sound so familiar - just like mine - okay mine is 12 yo - but still a kitty at heart - I am told that orange kitties are more friendly - although I alway think it's to do with the environment and how much their owner spend with them. Mine is part of our family and we treat him just like a kid - we tell him off when he sneaks meat of the chopping board, or when he puts his paw straight into the plate, etc. These are just a few of his shenanigans - as for purring i can well imagine - but have you noticed they have two kinds of purrs ??? one is for contentment and the other is for communication.
Thanks for sharing the pictures with us - Nimbus is adorable and i would like to wish you many many happy years together full of love and joy.

kittensrule - 14 years, 1 month ago

What a handsome orange fellow he is! I'm so glad you've given him a furrever home! Happy Birthday Nimbus!

Zeemonster - 14 years, 1 month ago

49 points

BEAUTIFUL PICTURES. You are a wonderful photographer. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of little Nimbus. Thank you for sharing!

Jackie - 14 years, 1 month ago

91 points

He is so photogenic. I love your pics. I can see why you swooped him up.

skyeltd - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Lynne - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Well, who wouldn't be on Cloud 9 wth a litte sweetie like Nimbus:):):)

bono - 14 years, 1 month ago

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181 points

stunning!!!!

catiam - 14 years, 1 month ago

220 points

What an adorable baby! Orange cats are definately a special breed. Nice pics.

LeCrosse - 14 years, 1 month ago

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67 points

Admit it; you were doomed from the start! No refusing this.

kikicougs - 14 years, 1 month ago

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kikicougs - 14 years, 1 month ago

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cutest lil kitty ever!

BooksandCats - 14 years, 1 month ago

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So funny and adorable! Some day I will definitely adopt a ginger cat.

BooksandCats - 14 years, 1 month ago

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bjw107 - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Orange kitties are loaded with personality and smarts!

Brit & Nim - 14 years, 1 month ago

I want to thank everyone for checking out Nim's photos and his story! He is an amazing little fellow and I too feel I'm very lucky to call him my own. As for Patches since I noticed a question was asked about her...she actually belonged to my neighbors and I do not know what happened to her. One day she stopped coming around at all. I wish I had a better end to her story :(. But Nim and all the other kittens found good homes. Thanks again for all the wonderful, kind words!

MoreKittens4Me - 14 years, 1 month ago

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131 points

He looks like an alien here! How do you get him to sit still to take his picture?

kibblegirl - 14 years, 1 month ago

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Life couldn't get any better do you think? What an adorable kitten and such great photos. I just love orange tabbys, and I have one of my own. His name is Tony

Rattler - 14 years, 1 month ago