Meet Marc Nelson's ‘baby Nala’

Last April, Marc Nelson became an accidental "cat daddy" when he rescued an abandoned kitten that he named Nala. He found the cat on the beach in front of his kitesurfing resort near Boracay. The two-week old kitten now accompanies the popular host on the beach and is obviously loved by her new human daddy.

Like father like daughter? Don't know what you're talking about... #nalathebeachcat teaching me how to catnap in style... (?? by @serenalau_). #knockedout #catnap #catdaddy #rescuekitten #adoptdontshop #cat #kitten

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on Jun 16, 2016 at 2:37am PDT

So this happened in the last 24hrs... I'm the proud new daddy of a 2week old kitten that we found amongst the coconuts near the beach. Sadly her 2 siblings had been killed by dogs, but this fiesty little girl survived. Now on Daddy duty, feeding her every 3 hours. I've decided to call her "Nala" which means "first drink of water" in Arabic, "beloved" in west Africa, and more importantly, "lioness" in Swahili. Rawr! ???? have to thank my neighbors daughter Mischa for showing me where she was. (Pls note we looked for the mother and even left the kitten for a couple of hours in case the mum came back, but no luck). Now I know how you feel @joeymeadking @hailtothe_king @serenalau_. #daddyduties #myfirstcat #futuremousetrap #needstogrowbiggerthanthemicefirst #whoneedssleep #atleastithinkshesagirl #nalathebratcat #nalathefiestycat #nalathebeachcat #nalathebaharicat

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on Apr 3, 2016 at 2:50am PDT

The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss ain't got nothing on me. Haha. Looks like little #nalathebeachcat has found a new favorite sleeping spot where she can keep an eye on daddy. ???? #nalathebaharicat #catinthehat #rescuekitten #adoptdontshop #catdaddy #kitten #cat @bahariresort

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on May 18, 2016 at 3:47am PDT

So in the space of 48 hours, I've managed to become a crazy cat lady who talks to kittens. Now I just have to learn how to knit sweaters... ?? #damnshescutethough #nalathebeachcat #nalathefiestycat #daddyduties #bondingtime #daddysgirl

A video posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on Apr 4, 2016 at 3:32am PDT

Nala's favorite thing after feeding is playtime. Apart from crawling all over (or peeing on ??) me, she likes her belly rubbed (which should be helping her digestion as well) whilst she grabs and nibbles on my fingers. So darn cute... ???? #thosenailsthough #nalathebeachcat #nalathefiestycat #daddysgirl #bondingtime #nalathebaharicat #cat #kitten #catdad #adoptdontshop #rescuekitten #bahariresort #baharicat

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on Apr 6, 2016 at 3:09am PDT

Sunrise feeding, playtime and napping together with #nalathebeachcat here at @bahariresort. I've missed this lil girl. So good to be back and bonding again. ???? #rescuekitten #adoptdontshop #nalathebaharicat #kitten #cute #catdaddy #bahariresort

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on Apr 16, 2016 at 6:27pm PDT

I'm going to miss this crazy little girl for the next week that I'm away from her. She might have real teeth when I get back and this playtime chewing is gonna get a lot more painful for me... ?? Haha. Be good Nala, I'll be back soon. ???? #nalathebeachcat #nalathebaharicat #adoptdontshop #rescuekitten #cat #kitten @bahariresort #bahariresort #bondingtime #catdad #teething #nalathefiestycat

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on Apr 9, 2016 at 3:41am PDT

Lil' miss #nalathebeachcat living up to her name as she explores the sands of @bahariresort. She's a little nervous but very curious as she sniffs around everywhere. :) #posinglikesheownstheplace #whichshekindadoes #rescuekitten #adoptdontshop #puspin #nalathebaharicat #kitten #beach #ocean

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on May 14, 2016 at 2:44am PDT

Chilling in the hammock with #nalathebeachcat. It was her first time to explore a bit of Bahari. Quite the little adventurer she is... #rescuekitten #catdaddy #nalathebaharicat #staredowncontest #adoptdontshop #beach @bahariresort #hammock #cat #kitten #bondingtime

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on May 10, 2016 at 3:28am PDT

"Where are you going daddy...?" Missing this little girl #nalathebeachcat so much. Been away for 9 days and hear she's growing up fast. Looking fwd to heading back for some more bonding time once taping is done. #catdaddy #rescuekitten #kitten #adoptdontshop #nalathebaharicat #bedfulloftoys

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on Apr 30, 2016 at 8:51pm PDT

"Daddy, pay attention to meeeee...". Reunited at last after 2 weeks. Can't believe how much #nalathebeachcat has grown! And so playful now running and jumping around the room. ???? #nalathebaharicat #rescuekitten #adoptdontshop #catdaddy #bondingtime

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on May 8, 2016 at 3:14am PDT

She's purring, so I guess that means she likes it there... Little miss #nalathebeachcat napping on this #catdaddy 's shoulder. Her favorite spot. ?????? #rescuekitten #adoptdontshop #bondingtime #daddysgirl

A video posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on Apr 19, 2016 at 3:07am PDT

Yes Nala, I've missed you too. It's good to be home. ?? #nalathebeachcat #nalathebaharicat #rescuekitten #catdaddy #adoptdontshop #kitten #puspin #cat #beach #hammock @bahariresort #bahariresort #seperationanxiety

A photo posted by Marc Nelson (@marcnelson) on May 29, 2016 at 8:11pm PDT