In June 2017, two-year-old Richard and one-year-old Lizzie were brought into the ASPCA after being rescued from an overcrowded home. After arriving at the ASPCA Adoption Center, the two frightened cats remained bonded to one another—each looking to the other for comfort and companionship. As the pair settled into life at the Adoption Center, it was clear to staff that neither cat had been socialized when they were young, leading them to be apprehensive, nervous and frightened around humans. Though the young cats would need some time and patience, everyone had high hopes that the pair could learn to trust and open themselves up to becoming the loving pets they were always meant to be. After two months at the Adoption Center, Richard and Lizzie were finally given that opportunity when Carolyn O. decided to adopt them. Though it was her first time adopting from the ASPCA, Carolyn felt ready to bring some furry friends into her home, and she knew that rescuing a shelter animal was the only option for her. “It gets lonely for me living alone, and it’s in my nature to nurture,” Carolyn tells us. “I love my plants, but I see so many animals who need homes. I wanted to help cats who came from negative circumstances and give them all the love they deserve.” So after spotting Richard and Lizzie on our website, Carolyn decided to meet the adorable duo in person. Though behavior staff had been working diligently to help socialize Richard and Lizzie, the sensitive cats were still a bit hesitant when meeting new people. However, that didn’t deter Carolyn—if anything, it made her want to give them a chance. “After meeting them and learning more about the circumstances from which they came, I was afraid they wouldn’t get adopted, or at least, not as quickly as others might,” she says. “I knew I could give them all the love and patience they would need. When I read the part of their bios about preferring a quiet home, I knew it was a perfect fit for the three of us.” Read on: bit.ly/ItTakesTwo-Lovable #catsofinstagram #catstagram #caturday #adoptdontshop #petsofinstagram #petstagram #LOVABLETHINGS #kitty #kittensofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #ilovecats #catlovers #cats (at New York, New York)