Well, Mia could see that the time was coming to pass the torch to the new COTD , as the newcomer was already on the horizon. M&V were content however, as Jake appears to be a great cat of similar roots. "Kudo's Jake", they mewl. You're a fine guy and not a bad looker, too. Vince would set you up with his sister , but alas she's been...well...fixed.
Even though they can see the torch continue on past the horizon in Jake's able paw...they fondly remember June 10th when they got extra stinky food (that the human has to put on a plate), extra long feather time and plenty of petting time on the couch while the human cackled at something called Zoolander.
"Thanks everybody!"