Dearest Rudie, what a precious young man you are indeed! You are absolutely beautiful in that great larger-than-life photo, and thank you for sharing it with us. That grey and white Tabby fur is so pretty and looks so very soft, and what a sweet face you have with those pale-pink ears and the two-tone nose and long, LOOOOONG white whiskers and eyebrows and those lovely big pale-green eyes outlined in grey. You look like such a happy growing boy! I wish I could reach through the screen and over to Maryland to pet you! I can't, of course, but I know your loving and beloved Purrrsons will pet you for me .

And what a story you have to tell.. You and your dear sibling were found on the streets just a day or two after you'd been born, poor little helpless kittens still with your umbilical cords. I'm so sorry to learn that, sadly, your sibling didn't survive, but I'm so glad and grateful that you did. You were a fighter right from the start, and you thrived with love, care, and kitten formula.

Now you are a big boy of ten and a half months of age, with the most delightful Purrrsonality. You were named for a ska song, "A Message to You, Rudie" by The Specials, and you may be a "rude boi" sometimes! Your dear Purrrson says you may look all grown up, but you're a kitten at heart, very much so! Your favorite things to do are biting and climbing your Purrrsons and playing fetch. You and they all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!

Congratulations, darling Rudie, on being chosen today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and your dear Purrrsons and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats. I know your sibling-Angel is rejoicing with you at the Rainbow Bridge!