Dearest Silvestre, what a gorgeous mature gentleman you are! That brown tabby fur with the white trim is so pretty and looks so soft, and what a sweet face you have with those long, LOOOONG white whiskers and the lovely big yellow-green eyes. Thank you for sharing all those great photos with us. They show off your handsomeness so well! I wish I could reach through the screen and all the way across the ocean to Lisbon to pet you, and pet the two kids, too. I can't, of course, but I know your loving and beloved person will pet you all for me .
And what a delightful story you have to tell! You came to your dear person back in 2001 when you were only two months old, and you and she have been together ever since. When you were 13 years old, she brought home two kittens to join the family. You didn't quite understand why, but you've grown to accept the situation over time. Sometimes you do have to lay down the law to them because "children" have no limits, and you can only stand so much nonsense. You and your dear person, and those children (grown up by now!), too, really all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Silvestre, on being chosen today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and your dear person and the children and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats.
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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