A very special moment came one morning when Buddy appeared on the porch, very close to her, and looking straight at her. That was the day he let Stephanie pet him.

When their bond grew a bit stronger, Stephanie took him to the vet and found out that he was positive for FIV. However, this shouldn't alarm anyone, because as long as Buddy gets ample love and care, he should be able to live a longer and happier life.

"The very first time he let me hold him in my arms, he melted into me and started purring" Stephanie said.

Just last year, Buddy finally committed to becoming a full-time indoor cat.

Six years have passed since they started living together, and it's still not clear who adopted who. This is just how you get a cat after all.