Meet Joy & Noel ✠̈ Joy: Tortie Mom • Noel: Flame Point Son Joy and her son, Noel, came to us after being abandoned in a crate in Bakersfield, a heartbreaking start that no family should endure. Despite everything, both have shown incredible resilience and gentle spirits. Joy, the tortie mama, is petite, calm, observant, and quietly affectionate. She has the soulful eyes of a cat who’s seen too much, yet she remains trusting and loving with those who give her time and kindness. Noel, her flame-point son, is sweet, curious, and full of youthful charm. He enjoys exploring, playing, and soaking up attention, and he’s ready to grow into his own confident, happy cat. While Joy and Noel can be adopted together or separately, we are committed to finding the right home for each — one that understands their past and is ready to give them the stability and love they deserve. Both are looking for safe, indoor-only homes where their next chapter is defined not by how they were found, but by how deeply they’re loved.