Stormy, I'm in shock after reading your story. I can't imagine how you could have gotten trapped in a harness to that degree that it caused needing a skin graft. You poor boy! How wonderful that your humans came along when they did. Yes, I'm in total agreement w/adopting an older cat or dog, too. You give such love and seem to be so grateful to have a permanent home. All my Fur Posse are rescues, some older, some not but should the day come when I rescue again, I hope it would be an older cat. And hey, you look so much like my Specs, a Maine Coon, that you could be twins. I'm so glad that all worked out well for you and you are so deserving of the title of COTD. Enjoy, handsome boy.