Dearest Lulu, what a beautiful girl you are! You are such a pretty grey tabby, with that very distinctive marking in your fur, and that sweet face with the lovely big pale-green eyes. Thank you for posting all those great photos, which show your kitty housemates in some of them. I wish I could reach through the screen and ...all the way to the Rainbow Bridge! ...to pet you. I can't, of course, but I know the other Angels are all petting you for me .
And what a lovely story you have to tell! Your beloved first Meowmie passed away, and at age 13 you needed a new home. You came to your new Purrrsons first to be a pal for Kit Kat, the cat they already had. You and he didn't really hit it off, so you became the upstairs cat and he the downstairs one. You took a while to warm up to everyone, but you did. You had step-stools to get on all the beds, you helped Meowmie with her work upstairs, and from time to time you slipped downstairs to watch TV with the family. You did tolerate a new kitten that came along later. You earned your nickname "Cranky Old Lady" over the five years you lived with them, and you and all your family members (kitties included) love each other dearly, don't you.
You went to the Rainbow Bridge just last month at age 18, and we know you and they all miss each other very much. You are now a glorious Angel, whole and healthy again, reunited with your first Purrrsons. Please send some Angelic purrrs to the hearts of the dear family members you left behind, to reassure them that love is eternal, you are with them always, and you will all be together again, One Fine Day..
Congratulations, darling Lulu Angel, on being chosen today's Cat of the Day! We hope all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and wonderful memories. We know your dear first Purrrsons and all the other Angels are rejoicing with you!
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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