Keysha Cosme & Jawz
Jawz and I met about 13 years ago and it was truly love at first sight! I always had cats as pets and loved their elusive, quirky energy. Right before Jawz came into my life I had really wanted to adopt a cat and had even gone to the local humane society. But people kept talking me out of it. So you can understand why I feel it was fate’s doing when Jawz and I met 13 years ago. I was leaving my building and since the elevator was broken I had to use a different exit than I normally did. As I walked out a tiny, sassy kitten ran up to me and jumped into my lap. She was so quirky and affectionate that I couldn’t resist taking her up to my apartment to clean her up and feed her. She was dirty and covered in fleas, but was so cute and sweet. She instantly claimed my apartment as hers.
Jawz is truly the most unique cat I have ever come across. I named her after one of my favorite movies and because of a black marking she has across her head that looks like a little shark fin. She never hides, loves to meet people, enjoys car rides and being outdoors. She has gone on beach trips in Miami, moved to NYC with me, enjoyed hikes in upstate NY, and loves sunbathing by the windows at home. She really is my ride-or-die!
Jawz is the queen of the house. She makes her presence known at all times. She is very vocal. In the morning she wakes up early with my fiance and has a morning routine with him. In the evenings she needs a late dinner followed by cuddles before she is able to settle for the night. She has a small green bear toy that she adores and mysteriously moves around the apartment. We find her little bear in random places around the apartment but have never seen her carry him around. It’s our funny little mystery. When she is cold she plops down on top of whoever is around to get warm and refuses to move. She even has her own fleece bed and personal heater during the winter months. She is definitely a spoiled queen!
Jawz has her own special, separate relationship with me and my fiancé. With me, she is very cuddly at night and sleeps on me during the colder months. She likes me to pick her up and carry her like a baby around the house. Whenever I am sad or not feeling well she’ll follow me around and give me extra love. With my fiancé, Todd, she is super playful. They have been inseparable since they first met. He wakes up early to go on a daily run and they both have a morning routine together. If he sleeps in she will wake him up to get the day started. When he gets up she follows him around and demands to be let in the bathroom when he showers. During the day she will play under his desk while he is working and will demand his attention. Every chance she gets she will steal his work chair and force him to share it. It is really cute to see their special bond.
Jawz is truly my soul cat. She has supported me through difficult times. She is so loving and such a source of humor. It’s funny to think that we have been together for 13 years! By far one of the most beautiful relationships I have experienced.
Keysha Cosme is a hospitality publicist living in the Upper West Side. When she isn’t giving in to Jawz’ demands, she loves visiting family in Puerto Rico and supporting bars, restaurants, and hotels that give back to their communities. She also loves film and can be found at home watching a new movie to add to her list of movies watched. Jawz also enjoys movie time and can be found @kittyatthemovies