Hi Jen~ first, how sad to lose both Thumper and Brighteyes so close, and so unexpectedly...

Rutherford B. Hayes sounds like a total delight! I love knowing that you let cats pick you (even when you and hubby think you know what you want)...good thing he loves to be brushed so much, you can be sure he will never mat up (not that you would let him even if he hated it). And, same with the pets and love he seeks..since he lives in such a household of animal worshippers. Thanks for sharing the story. Can't wait to hear about Fern's. Do they at least like each other?