Dearest Hobbes, what an utterly delightful, beloved Orange Gentleman you are! You are so very handsome, as is shown so well in your talented photographer Meowmie's portraits of you! You have the sweetest face with the most contented look in your pale-green eyes, captured so well in the photos, and you have that lovely soft-looking orange fur. I so much wish I could reach over to San Francisco and pet you! Well, since I can't, I hope your dear Laura will give you some pets for me .

And not only are you gorgeous to look at, you have the most lovely, gentle, delightful Purrrsonality! You have been through some serious medical crises and have ongoing medical issues, and we are so glad you are doing well. Your Meowmie gives you the fluids and medications you need to keep on going, and you are so patient and uncomplaining when being given pills and fluids and even a bath. You just purr away, and you squeak with delight when she kisses your ears! She has never once heard you hiss. You and she love each other very much and are blessed to be together. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!

Congratulations, darling Hobbes, on being selected today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and Meowmie Laura and all your friends are enjoying a fine day of celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats.