Rescued Ralphie!

[Karen]

Oh, Ralphie, you knew which guy working on that old house to approach, didn't you? Just the right approach, politely sharing lunch, bestowing just enough affection, and you won him over! I am glad he brought you to the vet right away, and stuck with it long enough for you to become the healthy, loved kitty you should have been all along! And please don't mind us if we chuckle a teeny bit at your Christmas scarf picture, we can tell you were not terribly impressed with it, so thanks for keeping it on long enough for us all t see it! Your handsome green eyes and thick fur of many browns looks nice and warm on these cold days, but we know down in Miami, summers are very hot and humid, so we understand the haircut! You are a handsome kitty, an d we can see you love boxes, as any proper kitty should! Congratulations, Ralphie, you are Cat of the Day!

[ZissyFoy]

[mbsmum]

Concatulations dear Ralphie. You are one handsome dude. Lots of pets and treats on this COTD.

[phesina]

Dearest Ralphie, how handsome you are! You are so cute looking slyly at the camera in your Christmas snowman scarf. What pretty brown tabby fur you have, and you are so sleek and svelte-looking with your poodle-cut to get rid of your mats and be ready for the hot Florida summer. And what a sweet face you have, with those lovely pale green eyes so full of wisdom. I wish I could reach through the screen down to Hollywood, FL to pet you! But since I can't, I know your loving and beloved Dad is petting you loads for me .

And what a nice story of you and your Dad meeting and you adopting him! You both knew you needed each other. He took you to the vet and then nursed you back to good health after you were found to be so sick at first. You are a very loving and grateful soul, helping to comfort your Dad in his grief when his dear father, for whom you were named, passed away. You even sleep on Dad tucked under his chin! What a delightful love-filled home you share!

Congratulations, darling Ralphie, on being selected today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and your Dad and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine day of celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats.

[tomyoung54]

Ralphie sounds like a great cat, glad you found each other. He's a great looking cat ... he looks proud even with the "haircut".

Congratulations Ralphie!

[DonnaDWM]

Congratulations on being Cat of the Day.
You were lucky to be rescued and doctored back to health.
You are very handsome with your hair cut.
Celebrate your special day.

[catmandu]

That is such an inspiring story of love and Ralphie and his Guardian are so blessed to be there at just the right time to be able to help each other out.
It is always good to save a Cat's life , Ralphie reminds me of Joseph Scrapster who I saved as he was eating at a warehouse across the street and I took him in when it got cold out.

Ralphie you are quite an elegant Cat with your bed bandana , and we are so glad that we have met you , and that you are a New Friend as we Found Hotel Cats are all second chance Cats too.

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[kaycountrygal]

Hello Ralphie, it's a pleasure to meet you. What a handsome boy you are! I really like the photo of you with your lion cut; I'm sure it was much more comfy for you in Florida temps. I used to have a long haired cat and he got a short cut for NC summer. I am so glad you two found each other and love each other. I hope you have many more happy healthy years ahead. Congrats on being COTD!

[cassiesmom]

Handsome tabby kitty, Ralphie! Your person kept an eye on you during the project, and when there was some time off, he knew it was time to rescue you! And you sure did, too! You are such a beautiful kitty guy - how wonderful that your person helped you regain your health and become a loved kitty guy! Happy Cat of the Day to wonderful Ralphie!

[tatsxxx11]

Happy Cat of the Day, precious Ralphie!

If your daddy's heartfelt tribute to this best buddy, his rescuer, doesn't bring a tear to your eye you don't have heart! Your daddy's my kind of guy, tough on the outside, but a total mush on the inside, a trait you sensed on day one! We can't thank him enough for rescuing you, for providing with with all the care needed to heal you and make you whole again! (Love your "lion/Florida cut,", and don't you look festive in your Christmas scarf!) You truly must be one very special, extra special kitty, Ralphie, to have been named after your grandpa, and every day you do your namesake proud, bringing so much comfort, joy and smiles to your daddy's days! His beautiful spirit lives on in you; what a legacy!!! What a team you and your daddy make, two souls in need finding their way to one another, a case of mutual rescue! And the rest, as they say, is history! How blessed your daddy is, having a best friend, a furry soul mate, a loving companion in you, Ralphie! You're a teasure!

Thanks to your dear daddy for sharing your heartwarming story with us, Ralphie! Meeting you has been one of the truly bright spots in my day! Enjoy your big day on center stage, sweetheart, being loved and pampered to pieces by your wonderful daddy! Love, cuddles and kisses to you, precious Ralphie, Cat of a Lifetime!

[mon]

OMG, what an awesome haircut Ralphie had!! I always wondered what went on at the bottom of long, stripy fur. I got say he looks just as brilliant with the haircut as he does with his natural do! Ralphie is a magnificent cat in every way, so glad his life is the very best now and filled with love! We're just mad about Ralphie here

[Felicia's Mom]

Congrats on being COTD, handsome Ralphie

[catlover11]

Happy Cat of the Day, precious Ralphie!

If your daddy's heartfelt tribute to this best buddy, his rescuer, doesn't bring a tear to your eye you don't have heart! Your daddy's my kind of guy, tough on the outside, but a total mush on the inside, a trait you sensed on day one! We can't thank him enough for rescuing you, for providing with with all the care needed to heal you and make you whole again! (Love your "lion/Florida cut,", and don't you look festive in your Christmas scarf!) You truly must be one very special, extra special kitty, Ralphie, to have been named after your grandpa, and every day you do your namesake proud, bringing so much comfort, joy and smiles to your daddy's days! His beautiful spirit lives on in you; what a legacy!!! What a team you and your daddy make, two souls in need finding their way to one another, a case of mutual rescue! And the rest, as they say, is history! How blessed your daddy is, having a best friend, a furry soul mate, a loving companion in you, Ralphie! You're a teasure!

Thanks to your dear daddy for sharing your heartwarming story with us, Ralphie! Meeting you has been one of the truly bright spots in my day! Enjoy your big day on center stage, sweetheart, being loved and pampered to pieces by your wonderful daddy! Love, cuddles and kisses to you, precious Ralphie, Cat of a Lifetime!

I second everything this poster said - this is my favorite kind of story on the Cat of the Day website. It really warms my heart as a volunteer for too many year for cat rescues - hoping one day there isn't such an overpopulation that we need so many shelters and rescues... I hope you and your dear Ralphie have many many happy healthy years together. Bless you for rescuing him and giving him the loving home all cats deserve.