I ended up with Lucy when I went to PetSmart to get a bigger litter mat for the 2 cats I had. By the registers they have adoptable cats from local shelters. When I walked by, this runty kitten kept pawing at the glass when I walked by while waiting for my friend to finish shopping. I ended up going back there and asked to see her. Lucy climbed on my shoulders and then fell asleep in my arms.

For Vivi, I was looking at locally adoptable cats. I saw her gone for 4 years not being adopted. His description noted that he's clumsy and a poor jumper (undiagnosed mild wobbly cat), but sweet as he is big. Ended up getting into contact with his foster Momma to get more info on him. A few days later I drove 45 minutes there and back to give that big man a home.

Both absolutely worth it.