Oh, dearest Mr. Noodle, what an adorable tabby boy you are! So distinguished-looking even at your young age... like, you already know what is important and what isn't. Very likely the result of surviving critical surgery as an infant.

What great photographs of you are on display here! First your noble portrait.. then you're relaxing with the comic section of the daily paper.. then studying the supermarket ad for this week's bargains. And then you look so serious in the Christmas tree (probably planning what you want for Christmas dinner.. which is why you're studying the grocery sales in the previous picture!).

I love your perfect brown-tabby markings, your pale green eyes, and those bright white whiskers (some with a little brown in them). I wish I could reach through the screen to Vernon, CT to pet you.. but since I can't, I hope one of your loving family members will pet you for me .

You knew right away that this family was the one for you, didn't you, Noodle! You met eyes with them at the vet's office, and they magically knew you were meant to be together! Home you went with them, to join Matilda "Mattie" the Boston Terrier as little brother and learn the ropes from her.. and now you are big brother to young Razzle, for you to teach the ropes to. What a delightful love-filled home you and your family all share!

Congratulations, darling Noodle, on being selected today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and Mattie and Razzle and your whole family are enjoying a fine day of celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats.