Dearest Arwen, also known as Sweetie Pie or just Sweets, what a beautiful, stately lady kitty you are! You're a gorgeous Maine Coon with long soft fur with white down your chest and white boots, and what a sweet face you have with those long, LOOOONG white whiskers and the lovely big pale-green eyes. Thank you for sharing those great photos with us! I wish I could reach through the screen and across the ocean to Bramhall, Cheshire, UK to pet you! I can't, of course, but I know your loving and beloved Purrrsons will pet you for me .
And what a delightful story you have to tell! You and your brother were part of a litter of six and joined your human family together more than 14 years ago. You were shy and quiet at first but over time became more vocal and active. You've made your dear Purrrsons smile with all your energy and antics. You have long conversations with them. When younger, you enjoyed fetching and carrying small objects (and hiding them from Tom), and also hanging over stairs, chairs, the ironing board, and window ledges. In addition, you've enjoyed being chased and still do. You're getting on in years now and have slowed down some, but you eat well, like to go out for short strolls around the garden, and occasionally chase a squirrel. So, you're still pretty fit for your age. Sadly, your family lost your dear beloved Tom a few months ago to cancer, and you all miss him. You and they and Tom Angel all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Arwen, on being chosen today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and your dear Purrrsons and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats. We know that Tom Angel is rejoicing with you at the Rainbow Bridge!
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery
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