*ORANGE* warning -Dylan's ONE year Gotcha!!

Thought I would make a Dylan thread since it is almost exactly one year since he came to live with us - 12/03/03. This is the petfinders picture that first attracted me to him - his mane was all shaved - I guess from mats? But, he has never again had any tangles at all.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/fa580ff2.jpg
He lived at the shelter about an hour away and had been there since the previous summer. The volunteers said folks thought he was too fat! Oh well, that meant he was saved for ME!! Here is when we first got home..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/fa57431d.jpg
He stayed in Missy's old room and claimed her bed right away, seeming very comfortable and content.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...1/fa57431a.jpg
"Introductions" were the next day and were uneventful - not even a hiss. Here he meets Emily...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/fa55f726.jpg
and Eliot...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/fa55f727.jpg
He toured the house with Emily and Eliot following...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/fa55f729.jpg
had some nip with Eliot..
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/fa55dc9f.jpg
Meowmie wanted a hug like CCL gets from Peanut Butter!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...1/fa4a5ac8.jpg

he fit right in, showing typical good manners...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/fa48b5a0.jpg
By the end of the day, it was as if he had always been with us!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2/fa48b5aa.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/fa4458c6.jpg
Contrary to popular belief, Dylan DOES play...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/f9e52cb6.jpg
He quickly claimed my pillow...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...c/f9de717e.jpg
Look at that belly! It begs for schmoozles.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/f9cf2c70.jpg
Doesn't he make a nice sofa doily?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f92e1694.jpg
I think this was his COTD photo ..I was soooo proud!! He went from fat and unwanted at that shelter to Cat of the Day!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...a/f8e3cc27.jpg
But he is MY cat of the day EVERY day!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...b/f8e3cc36.jpg

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Happy gotcha day sweet Dylan! Fat? Nah, there's just more orange kitty to schmoozle! Celebrate your day you wonderful big orangie dude!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/f9cf2c70.jpg
RUB RUB RUB RUB RUB RUB RUB
How could anyone resist this big beautiful orangie boy!
Happy gotcha day Dylan. Hope your day is filled with hugs and treats. :) :)

HAPPY GOTCHA DAY, DYLAN

Debbie, I have never heard Dylan's story before, he is VERY lucky that you adopted him, and you are very lucky too ;)

Dylan is SOOOOO handsome--I love that guy ;), please give him smooches, scritches and schmoozles for me!!! :D

Wow, it's only been a year? Dylan seems like he's been with you always.:D I think he is definitely your "meant to be" kitty.

Happy Gotcha Day you handsome boy!

Now you ahve done it!Just as The Found Cats Orange Egos,were deflating,you post Dylan,whose Orangeness,makes them,a little insufferable! But Dyaln,is A Great Cat,and Michaels,original name was Dyaln.

Congratulations Dylan on your Gotcha Day! Hope your Meowmie gave you lots of special treats!! :D

Not just an orange kitty, but a fluffy orange kitty. SOOOOOOOO cute!! :)

Happy Gotcha Day, Dylan. I'm so glad you have such a wonderful home, sweetie!

Happy Gotcha Day, Dylan, you Handsome devil you!!

Happy Gotcha Day Dylan!

I'm in ORANGE HEAVEN! Hello there, beautiful! Oh what I wouldn't do to give you a smooch on that belly of yours. SIGH!! :p

1 whole year!?! Wow, time really does fly. Happy gotcha day boy..........RUB RUB RUB

Oh Deb he is so cute. Dyland is very lucky to have you as his mewmomie.

It's hard to believe it has been a year already!