Two kittens, one gray and one black, play on a tiled floor near a white wall.

Kitten Chef and her brother found on the streets of Ankara

Chef

Chef and her brother were found as tiny, motherless kittens on the streets of Ankara. Two kind-hearted women took them in and began the search for their forever homes. As is often the case, black cats can have a harder time finding adopters, and despite being the most gorgeous little panther, Chef faced the same challenge.

But then, a friend of her future parents came across Chef’s adoption post and immediately knew she was meant to be part of their family. Their only concern was whether Chef would get along with their resident dog – another rescue with a bit of anxiety. After researching cat-dog introductions, they decided to give it a try, carefully setting up a small, cozy room just for Chef during the adaptation period.

The wonderful women in Ankara, along with her brother’s new mom (also from Amsterdam!), handled everything – vaccinations, microchip, passport – ensuring Chef was ready for her journey. When the time came, her new mom flew to Ankara, completed the ministry paperwork in a matter of hours, and soon, they were on their flight back HOME.

A small black kitten being held in a person's hand with the person wearing a beige sweater.

Chef’s adorable picture on the facebook group,to find her forever home

A black cat with yellow eyes lying inside an open bag, looking up at the camera. The bag has a yellow strap and contains some items, with a brown blanket visible in the background.

Chef on the way to her forever home

The introduction to her dog brother started slowly but steadily – first exchanging towels to share each other's scent, then moving on to eating meals within sight of each other. Before long, they were best friends – cuddling, playing, and proving everyone wrong who said that high-energy small dogs and cats couldn’t get along.

Chef turned out to be the cuddliest, kindest, and most social cat her parents had ever met. Her favorite pastime? Purring on people’s laps, winning hearts one snuggle at a time. 💛

A black cat and a light-colored dog lying close together on a bed, with the dog resting its head against the cat's face, in a bedroom setting.

Chef and her brother Bulut

A white dog with light brown ears and a black cat with shiny fur are curled up together on a textured cushion, sleeping peacefully.

Best buddies.

A black cat with yellow eyes being cuddled in a person's arms.
A black cat curled up inside a fuzzy, cream-colored and gray pet bed or house.

Chef’s very first hours in Amsterdam

Black cat wearing a fluffy Reindeer costume with a red nose, antlers, and a hood.

Chef and her impeccable sense of fashion