This is my cat, Gertie, whom I adopted in August of 2013. Meeting her was like anything you'd expect when finding the perfect pet, or for what I needed badly, a companion animal. I was standing in the adoption shelter looking at the different cats, and this medium sized black fluffy kitten came to me bearing a stuffed toy in her mouth. She dropped it at my feet, I smiled, bent down for the toy, and threw it, and from then on she had played fetch right into my heart.

Nowadays, she lays around the house anywhere where it's cooler. She loves chicken and turkey dishes. Sometimes we specially prepare a dish for both of our cats, chicken mashed up on a small glass plate and drizzled in home made gravy or broth. Usually Gertie is the only one who eats this, our other cat just sniffs it and leaves. Ha!! She is a Tonkinese and Maine Coon mix, who weighs 18 pounds and is 30 inches long and 12-13 inches tall. But isn't she gorgeous?

I also have a deviantART page where I post many photos of Gertie, and her adopted sister, Spot, who is a (female) deaf albino tabby cat. She is more attached to my parents than me, but Gertie is definitely my very closest and dearest friend.
Hello, Gertie in California and hello to Spot, too! Happy Cat of the Day!

What a gorgeous girl you are! Your fur looks so fluffy and soft to pet, and your face is so sweet!

You knew exactly how to choose your person that day! You brought over a toy - your person-to-be gave it a toss - and there you go, the match was made! PURR-fect! Now you spend time keeping cool and being a beautiful close friend and beloved kitty!

Your people make you a special entrée of chicken with gravy or broth, served on a special plate. Yummy noms for you! Best of all, you are the dearest friend to your person!

Happy Cat of the Day to gorgeous Gertie, and love to Spot too!