Frankie, (Old Blue Paws)

[Dan Holder]

Frankie is very fortunate to have found the home just right for a special kitty like him. Plus, people willing to make sure he looks his best for his "Cat Of The Day" celebrity photo. Good luck.

[RockyRoad]

Hello, sweet, handesome Frankie!! I love those eyes!! I'm glad that your family decided to let you stay inside. That was so sweet of you to bring that other cat to your home! I'm glad that you are getting used to your home. I hope you recieve many special things on your oh so special day!! Congratulations on Cat of the Day!;)

[Hobbit]

Huggles for Frankie and kudos to his rescuer! And , what, pray tell, are "Soft Paws?" :) :)

[Vermontcat]

When I first saw your photo this morning I thought you might be a distant relative of my cat Sam but with beautiful blue eyes! You have such interesting coloring and such an interesting background too! I would love to have found you in my backyard! I'm so glad that you got to be taken indoors to a wonderful new home! Have a great day as today's Cat of the Day!:cool:

[Lennie B.]

Frankie, you are certainly full of surprises! :D Imagine letting your human benefactors think that you were feral, when all the time you were just a little teddy bear of a guy who just happened not to have much reason to trust people. You certainly lucked out when you chose that particular back yard to hang out in! Your humans are obviously very special. I love the fact that your Softpaws match your beautiful blue eyes- you're making quite a fashion statement! Enjoy your special day, you old softie you! :) :) :)

[neko1]

Soft paws go over the claws to prevent the cat from scratching anything. They come in a variety of colors and sizes. I've never known anyone who uses them as I think most cats would just try to take them off. But if Frankie likes em then thats great!

[Bari_d]

Oh, Frankie...we are just soooo glad your human family stuck with you and has provided the purrrfect kitty home for you...right down the electric blanket (something we no longer need down here!!! LOL) Paw applause all around for your humans!!!!

You are one handsome boy, Old Blue Eyes, and an obvious great addition to your furrfamily! Congratulations on being today's very contented, loved, Cat of the Day!!!! You're just wonderful!

Noserubs, snuggles and purrs...Bari and the Pride

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Frankie! What a great Sunday tale of rescue your human has shared with us! Thanks to Sue and your Mom for their love and devotion. And in the end, didn't you surprise them with your true personality...one handsome, sweet, gentle and loving boy! A happy ending all around!:) I wish you a very long, healthy and happy life, sweet Frankie! I think your family will make sure that's exactly what you have!! Congratulations to beautiful blue-eyed Fankie, Cat of the Day!!

[jackiesdaisy1935]

My goodness Frankie, ole blue eyes, what a handsome cat you are. I think you picked the right family and the right house to set up housekeeping. lol Congratulations dear, sweet, handsome Frankie Our Very Best Cat of the Day.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[Cleocatra]

Beautiful Blue Eyes/Paws, congratulations to you on your big day!! :D I love your rescue story, what a wonderful home life it sounds like you now have. Many more happy, cozy, heated-blankie filled days any nights to you, little sweetieface!!

[gary tweedle]

Frankie you are truly a lucky cat to have found such a wonderful home.And to Frankies friends be patient,because your love will win Frankie over in time.Best wishes and God Bless from the lostcats hotel.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Frankie
I love your pink nose and blue eyes. Your matching soft paws really complete the look. I'm so glad you finally gave in and moved in with your loving family. Congratulations on being our special Cat of the Day today.:D

[felinefriend]

Oh Frankie, your story really touched my heart! You were just a sweet, shy little boy who needed extra LOVE!!! You found the BEST PARENTS you ever could! They're wonderful, and so are YOU!!! How sweet you even brought them your baby, Cali! You are a gift from above!!!! I love your bright blue eyes and your matching blue soft paws, and the content little look on your baby face! Many warm blankey-snuggles to you, Frankie, our Super Sunday Sweetie of the day!!!:cool: :)

[Frostfrog]

Now I must ponder the part about Frankie bringing the calico kitten to you. One always thinks of father cats as just moving on and being indifferent to the fate, or even the birth, of their offspring. But Frankie apparently went to some trouble to make certain this calico kitten that was likely his would have good a home - and, as shy as he was, he knew where that home was.

So this is something I must ponder.

Good story - and once again I find myself full of admiration to learn just how far some folks will go on behalf of a strange cat that so many others would be happy just to pull out the .22 and put an end to.

Your concern and care, I am certain, is being rewarded countless times over.


Now, a note to KOHALA: Please check out "Kohala" under "General."

[felinefriend]

"...that so many others would be happy just to pull out the .22 and put an end to"

SORRY FROSTFROG, BUT THIS STATEMENT OFFENDS ME A BIT!!!!! MAYBE YOU DIDN'T MEAN IT AS IT SOUNDS, MAYBE YOU ARE AN ANIMAL LOVER, AND EVERYONE IS AS ENTITLED TO THEIR COMMENTS AS I AM, BUT I DIDN'T THINK THIS WAS TOO APPROPRIATE, AND THAT'S MY OPINION!!!! NOT SURE IF OTHERS AGREE, OR IF THEY WANT TO BE BOLD ENOUGH TO POST THIS, BUT I'M OFFENDED, SO I WILL!!!!!:( :mad:

[Frostfrog]

While I am sorry that you are offended, felinefriend, I do not apologize for the statement, for it was made in the highest of regards and compliments to the caretakers of Frankie. What I stated was true; there are many, many such people who would do just what I said and it is so good to read stories of another kind of people; those who care and have compassion and will take the extra effort to make certain a cat such as Frankie has a good life.

I love the animals who live here with me, and those that are wild, but I do not put them in a fairytale or make-believe world; I recognize the real world for all that it is and so admire all the more people such as those who went to such lengths to wrap the love of their home around Frankie. When I see such compassion, I will contrast it with the lack of compassion which so abounds in life.

If anything that I wrote caused you do doubt whether or not I love animals, or to imagine that you love them more, then I am forced to conclude that you did not read my statement closely, or you did not understand it, or both.

Now, I do not wish to fight with you, so continue on and enjoy your feline friends, as I do mine.

[felinefriend]

Okay, I appreciate your prompt reply, Frostfrog! Maybe I didn't read your comments correctly, plus I am not feeling well this week and am beyond myself. Maybe what truly offends me is "the real world" as you put it, and the animal cruelty that I hear about in the news too often. I too cannot apologize for my own feelings of being offended to any words such as shooting an animal, but I do apologize if I took any offense to you in a wrong manner. Thank you, from one animal lover to another, felinefriend.

[Frostfrog]

And thank you - the black cat, by the way, just walked across the keyboard. Now he sits atop the monitor, his tail hanging down in front of the screen.

[kohala]

I loved your story - his paternal instincts remind me of Meatball, a male Siamese who lived with me years ago. I had a new mother cat with a littler of six kittens (not his) and I found him nestled in the kittie box, six kittens cuddled up to his belly, searching for a milk source, or just sleeping and purring. I swear he winked at me! He was just giving mom a break.
I think the blue soft paws are great! I never got any for Grasshopper and have often wondered how they worked. And if the cats minded them. I think they're much kinder than declawing - no forum, please!
So, Frankie, m'boy, you have a wonderful day! I caught your pic first thing this a.m. when I went to work, and thanks to Frostfrogs post, I decided to take a little time to tell you how much joy you brought me. Congratulations!!!

[Randi]

Oh Frankie, another beautiful backyard cat! I love your blue eyes, and you have matching nails. Wow!

Congratulations on being a well deserved Cat of the Day, Frankie! :)

I'm so happy to hear you and your family decided to get together indoors, I can tell you all like enjoy it! :D I hope your day will be filled with fun and lots of cuddles!

Fister & his mum

[Vio&Juni]

Franky, I liked you so much, but was just soo busy with work and couldn't write anything.
I admire big and soft tomcats like you:D Oh, your eyes are absolutely astonishing, and your blue matching nails.
You remind me of both Vasea - Juni's father, because he used to take care of Juni better than her mother, and her mother - Naomi too, because of the nails. We used to paint her nails with red color and she liked it so much, she was a very fashionable kitty.