Shadow

[Medusa]

Being an inside cat is the way to go, Shadow, and you seem to have adapted very well. So nice to know that you're safe and sound and w/a family that clearly loves you so much. Enjoy your day as COTD.

[Barbiecat1]

Thank goodness Sandy has made you an indoor kitty; you'll be much safer, healthier and happier that way. Again, some nasty, cruel "person" (they don't even deserve to be called that) threw a defenseless kitten out into the world to fend for themselves. Good thing Sandy has some curious grandkids, and good thing Shadow wasn't a feral kitten, or things could have turned out so much worse. Shadow, enjoy your special day today.

[Anna in IL]

To Shadow,
Congrats on a relationship that will only grow richer through the years. I recently became the new caregiver (with a cat, it's never an owner) of my nephew's two cats-Runt and Charles. My nephew is going through a rough patch and is joining the Army, so needed a home for his babies. I will love them just as much as my current charge, Taz, who was herself a shelter kitty.
So, good luck and good health in all your nine lives,
Anna in IL

[Donnaj4962]

Just look at the cutie in the paper bag! Shadow, you have a wonderful story about finding your forever home, and it sounds like everyone is happy!

Congratulations on COTD! Enjoyl ots of extra treats and luvvins today!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Shadow how lovely you are!!!

My black cat, Chester is very happy you are the COTD today!!! He loves it when an ebony cousin is honored!!!

We hope you are being spoiled rotten today!!! You deserve it!!!

Congratulations, sweetie, on being our special Cat of the Day!!!

[bowlkat]

In 1996, when I was newly separated and living alone, I was visited by a stray cat, about 6 months old, all-black except for a tiny white ring around her neck. She came to my door, called to be let in, and then proceeded to investigate every corner of my little apartment, talking to me all the time; then, apparently satisfied with her inspection, she climbed in my lap, curled up and went to sleep. I had been adopted. Just like that. I named her Shadow- partly due to her color, partly because she WAS my shadow, she stayed with me and talked to me all the time. She saw me through the roughest part of my life and was an INCREDIBLE friend, companion and support system for me. If I was feeling down, she'd come and wash my elbow or whirr at me or bring a toy to play with or something, to get me to pay attention to her and cheer up. She literally saved my life.

Sadly, Shadow passed away from a massive lymphoma at only age 5- I still miss her. She had a good life, but one that was WAY too short. But it's wonderful to see another Shadow, finding herself a forever home and loving her human parent in the same way.

CONGRATS to Shadow as COTD! Keep saving humans, it's a wonderful thing for black Shadow-cats to do!