About Us
Hello and welcome to
Sunny The Cat & Co
Sunny is an adorable, energetic orange-and-white cat who changed our lives forever. His playful spirit and loving presence inspired our family to care deeply for animals, to volunteer, to rescue, and to welcome more four-legged friends into our hearts, and share our home with them.
This blog began as a way to share Sunny’s joyful antics and the beautiful stories of our beloved animal family: cats Marley, Joey, a dog Brandy, and others who have graced our lives with their love. From their funny adventures to their quiet, soulful moments, these stories celebrate the bonds we share with our animal companions.
In Summer 2022, we faced profound, devastating heartbreak, losing our boys, cats Marley and then Joey in April 2024. The journey of grief and healing showed us how much animals truly teach us about love, spiritual connection, and living in the present moment.
Now, this blog has become a space to honor not only our loved one’s lives but also the spiritual connection we share with all animals.
Today, Sunny the Cat & Co. is a platform for creating a gentle, compassionate space for animal advocacy, spiritual healing, and community.
As I continue to train as an Animal Chaplain and Animal Reiki practitioner, I’m committed to supporting others who want to honor and care for animals in soulful, meaningful ways. Whether you’re grieving a beloved animal companion, seeking to strengthen your bond with animals, or just here to enjoy the warmth of furry friendship, you’re welcome here. May these stories bring you comfort, laughter, and a deep sense of connection.
Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Sunny
We found a few days old tiny kitten in the bushes outside of our apartment complex in spring 2015. His eyes were still closed; the kitten was not moving and was barely breathing. We rushed the little one to the vet; the doctor said that our kitty is a boy, and he’s severely dehydrated and cold.
The kitten was bright orange and white, and we named the boy Sunshine, Sunny, for short. The vet tech connected us with a community volunteer who nurses young kittens; however, we were told that Sunny’s chances to survive were uncertain.
Fortunately, with the help of the amazing volunteer, the boy thrived and beat all the odds against him. The little rascal brought a lot of joy, comfort, and fun to our lives and helped us to become a real cat family.
Marley
Marley is a big, loving orange tabby cat who came to our family back in 2017. We had our cat Sunny and decided to keep the boys in the separate rooms, so they can get used to each other. The cats were often observed sniffing and exchanging paw swipes under the door between the rooms.
Soon, Marley and Sunny became best of friends. We didn’t realize how lonely our Sunny was and how much he needed the companionship that Sunny and Marley both found in each other’s presence.
Joey
Joey is a gentle senior cat, came to our family in 2021, and so far, we haven’t heard him complaining. Joey enjoys spending time on the desk in my office and looking out of his favorite window. Our boy likes to talk and loves to play with his toys. Joey’s favorite activities are to roll on his back from side-to-side and catch toys attached to a string.
Irina
Irina is a dedicated cat mom for Sunny, Marley and Joey, a writer and creator of the blog stories. As a kid, Irina used to bring stray dogs and cats home. Even though the negotiation was often tough, as a teenager, Irina managed to convince her grandparents to accept the furry family members.
As an adult, Irina and her family enjoyed a company of everyone’s beloved dog Max. A few years ago, after Max’s tragic passing, Irina was still suffering a loss, when her little daughter found a helpless tiny kitten. The new friend was named Sunny and was welcomed to his new loving home.
When Sunny and later other cats entered our lives, our family has become happier and stronger than ever. Today, we want to share our story, bring awareness about the struggles that the homeless animals face and inspire people to adopt and share their loving homes with the friends in need.