Happy National Cat Day! Meet My Cat Menorah

Since today is National Cat Day (10/29/25) I thought it would be nice to do a blog post about my cat Menorah. Menorah was adopted on 12/24/11 at the age of 7 months. I had promised my son we would get a cat then for Chanukah. He had decided we would name the cat Menorah before we had the cat. On adoption day we walked into Sean Casey Animal Rescue in Brooklyn. There was a black and white kitten playing in her cage. My son walked right up to her and said, I want this one.

It has now been almost 14 years since we have adopted her. I have tons and tons of photos. Especially of her sleeping. There is something just so sweet about her curled up sleeping. Here are some highlights from over the years.

Menorah right before we adopted her.

Menorah being brought home from the shelter.

She made herself at home after hiding for a day.

A photo of Menorah yawning.

I can't help taking pictures of her napping.

Napping in the sun from this past summer.

A more recent photo of Menorah and my son.

Do you have cats? If so, what are their names? Happy National Cat Day!

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Jennifer Shlomovich is a recovering people-pleaser turned confidence coach. As the only vegan in her household, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to stay true to your values when the people around you aren’t on the same path. For years, she put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own, but through her journey, she discovered the power of setting boundaries, living by her values, and confidently prioritizing her well-being. Now, she helps busy women simplify plant-based living so they can improve their health, save time, and feel supported—even if their family isn’t on board. On her YouTube channel, The Confident Vegan, she shares inspiring interviews, practical tips, and empowering conversations about what it really means to live in alignment with your values. She is also the co-host of That Vegan Morning Show with Kimberly Winters of the Did You Bring The Hummus podcast.