Smokey dear fellow, you had a rought start in life, but it sure sounds like you have found a wonderful place to live and love and be loved. I was tearing up reading about your early life. How wonderful that you found some caring humans to help you and to love you for ever!! Have a wonderful celebration because you are today's Pet of the Day!

(BTW, the first poster said it all, I can' say it any better than that!!!)