This Man Quit His Job And Started To Travel All Around Australia With His Cat Companion Willow

This man left his corporate job behind and took a leap of faith by pursuing his dream to travel with his beloved rescue feline friend.

Meet Willow the cat and her human buddy Richard!

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Willow was two years old when Richard met her through his ex-girlfriend. She was adopted from a shelter in Hobart, Tasmania. Soon the kitty took a liking to Richard and was always there to keep him company, following him like his shadow.

During Richard’s toughest days, Willow never left his side. When Richard’s ex-girlfriend told him that she wasn’t able to keep her cat any more, he happily offered to look after her for the rest of her life.

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After quitting his job, he sold most of his possessions, packed his stuff and started a new life journey with his best friend Willow. The two headed off to new adventures together in a van in December 2014.

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Amazing life and journey with his best friend.

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Willow is super affectionate!

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Majestic Willow

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Photo credit: vancatmeow – Instagram

Photo credit: vancatmeow – Instagram



Here are some videos of them:

When little Willow has had enough running around the dunes she will flop over and demand some belly rubs! Can you hear her purr?

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