My parents came here 45 years ago, somehow navigated a system and language they weren't fluent in and started a business, bought a home, and raised 4 kids. Because they did that, I was able to do this. Welcome to @Meow Parlour 2.0 #catdadha #meowparlour #catcafe #asianparents #cats

My mom was so tickled to watch these two all day. It made her happy to see my dad have such a nice day with Tommi Salami. I'm starting to realize that while they may not celebrate in big ways, they do so quietly by appreciating the person they married and reflecting on how they have evolved together over the decades. #catdadha #catdad #kitten #anniversary

Toni Bologna's Grandpa is a blue striped tabby. #catdadha #kitten #catdad #dad

This is how it went when my dad met Tommi Salami. ❤️ #catdadha #catdad #kitten

After a magical weekend in Chicago, I was back in the city for less than 24 hours when I got a text from our vet tech, Anna, asking if I could take in some kittens. The situation was still unfolding, but there were orphan kittens on their way into her work with nowhere to go afterwards so I said yes. When I saw they were four boys, only one option came to mind - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. When I was in pre-school, we used to play this on the playground and I was almost always April. I had purchased a heartbeat dog instead of a cat because it was less expensive, but it ended up being very fitting to be able to name it Master Splinter. I am sad for how they came to me, but I know their outcome could have been worse. That these kittens were born outdoors in February might be a worrisome predictor of what this year's kitten season may look like in NYC. When we thought about whether or not to move @Meow Parlour, we were thinking of how many more cats and kittens we could help with more space and as our winters have become more mild, it feels like we're opening just in time to make a bigger impact. If you've ever considered signing up to foster, this is your sign. #kittensoftiktok #rescue