Orangie's Journey Home

July 5, 2026

On the evening of July 5, Orangie officially moved into my studio to wait for the arrival of her kittens.


I first met Orangie on May 2.

She was sitting quietly beside a pile of trash. At the time, I had no idea she was already pregnant. What I noticed first was how incredibly affectionate she was. She walked right up to me as if we had known each other for years.

From that day on, I seemed to run into her almost every day.

Before leaving home each morning, I would check my bag to make sure I had packed some cat food or treats, just in case I saw her again.

At the end of May, the pizza shop downstairs decided to take her in. They built her a small shelter, and I was genuinely happy that she finally had a place to rest.

As the weeks passed, her belly grew bigger... and bigger.

Much bigger than what I had seen with most pregnant cats.

A veterinarian came to examine her and estimated that she might be carrying seven or even eight kittens. That also meant a much higher risk of complications during delivery.

Even after finding a place to stay, Orangie still loved wandering along the roadside. The traffic here is busy, and every passing vehicle made me worry. A sudden scare or an accident could happen at any moment.

The more I thought about it, the more uneasy I became.

Although the pizza shop had been kind enough to care for her, it was always crowded, noisy, and filled with cooking fumes.

In the end, I decided to bring Orangie back to my studio.

She may have lost the freedom to wander the streets for now, but she has gained something much more important—a safe and quiet place to welcome her babies.

My studio wasn't prepared for a cat at all.

There were no cat beds, no toys, and no cozy corners.

On her first day, Orangie chose to sleep underneath my packing table.

So I made her a little box of her own.

Now, we wait together for the little ones to arrive.

Thank you to everyone who supports my handmade bead kits.

Every order helps me continue caring for the rescued cats who unexpectedly become part of my life, one by one.

I'll keep updating Orangie's story as we wait for her kittens.