Nerinə arrived in our clowder carrying a baggage of fragility and hope. She was the only survivor of an unfortunate litter, a tiny life who had already endured far too much. Her beginning was anything but easy: at one point, she even got trapped inside the Sossanta tavern, right in the middle of delicate post-earthquake renovations. But for once, luck decided to be on her side.
A dear friend of our association noticed her presence, and by contacting the president of the Terziero, managed to coordinate a small emergency rescue. So, among beams and rubble, Nerinə returned to the open air—safe and sound. 🐾💕
She was a very shy kitten, and who could blame her? Her past had taught her to keep her distance. In the early days, even the sight of a volunteer from ten meters away was enough to make her run. But with time, patience, and respect for her rhythm, something began to change. During feeding time, Nerinə started staying close by, watching, slowly realizing that those hands didn’t mean harm, but protection. And for us, that simple act—just staying still and observing—was an enormous step forward.
As the months passed, a small network of affection formed around her. She was often seen with Rossino, Penny, Tatì, and Tatì’s brother. They played together, chased one another, rested side by side—it was a tender and reassuring sight. Nerinə had found friends. And not just that. 💙🐈⬛
We were worried that her arrival might disrupt the delicate balance of the clowder, but Zoppetto, our wise old tomcat, welcomed her with surprising gentleness. It was as if he instinctively understood that this little soul was in need of support and a new “family.”
Sadly, her story ended far too soon. One evening, a car took her away from us—and with her, a piece of our hearts. We didn’t even have the chance to learn her gender; we only found out afterward, when it was already too late. She was just 10 months old. A small, sweet little star who had only just started to trust the world.
Nerinə will never be forgotten. Her memory lives on in every gesture we make, in every cuddle we give to the other cats, in every small life we welcome. In our hearts, there will always be a special place for that quiet little kitten who taught us the value of trust, earned step by step. 🫶🏻🐈⬛
🌈 Goodbye Nerinə. Now run free, among the stars.
28/06/24 ❤️ – 09/04/25 🌈