Dearest Sylvester, what a gorgeous guy you are! You are a fine-looking kitty with that beautiful thick Tuxedo fur that looks so very soft and that sweet face with the long, LOOONG white whiskers and the cute pink nose and those lovely big eyes. Thank you for sharing those great photos with us! You are so pretty in all those different poses and moods. Are you really drinking through a straw in that last picture? In that one of you lying on your back, are you looking for a tummy rub? I wish I could reach through the screen and over to Yonkers to rub it (only if you want it rubbed, of course) and pet you. I can't, of course, but I know your loving and beloved Purrrson will rub that tummy (only if you want it rubbed, of course) and pet you for me .

And what a story you have to tell! You and your three littermates were born in a parking lot on a cold April day in 2004. After five days only you and another of them were still alive. Your dear Purrrson-to-be took you both home to keep you from freezing to death. (We're very sorry your other littermates didn't make it, and we hope your kitty-mom survived.) He/she took good care of you, bottle-feeding you and keeping you comfy and safe. Your dear Purrrson found a good home for your littermate Oreo but she/he could not part with you! You stayed and took ownership of his/her heart, and there you have been all these 14 years later!

In 2007 you had a serious medical scare, but with excellent treatment and care you survived. Youve been healthy ever since, with no complications, and you're still that big 20-pound bundle of fun! You greet your dear Purrrson first thing in the morning and at the door after work, and then you're side-by-side at bedtime. You and she/he love each other very much, don't you. He/she loves you to pieces, cannot remember what life was like before you came, and can't imagine a better match. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!

Congratulations, darling Sylvester, on being chosen today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and your dear Purrrson and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats.