Dearest Marlowe, what a good-looking guy you are! You're a gorgeous grey-and-white Tuxedo kitty with fur that looks so soft and that sweet face with your cute pink and grey nose and your lovely big green eyes. Thank you for sharing those great photos with us! They show off your beauty so well. In that one of you lying on your back, are you asking for a tummy rub? I wish I could reach through the screen and over to Northridge, CA to rub it (only if you want it rubbed, of course) and pet you, and pet your kitty housemate Jolson too and rub his tummy if he wants! I can't, of course, but I know your loving and beloved Purrrents will pet you both and rub any appropriate tummies, too .
And what a delightful story you have to tell! You were a rescue kitten at Pet Orphans in L.A. when this couple walked in. You and the guy adopted each other right away, and your fellow orphan Jolson and the lady adopted each other, too. How could they resist? Now you both are living the good life! You have plenty of food, can sleep wherever you want, have a nice bunch of toys, and get plenty of affection from your Purrrents. You take care of the man, knocking things off his desk when required, and Jolson looks after the lady. After dinner, you and your guy watch TV from his recliner until you both fall asleep. You are a very lucky former orphan, and so is Jolson! You both and your dear Purrrents all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Marlowe, on being chosen today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and your dear Purrrents and Jolson 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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