Well, when we went to go get Maui from the vet's office he was being held in, there was a silver there too. It was his mate - but I have a soft spot for males and ones who especially look like they need me. Maui was huddled in the back of his cage and his mate was on the front of it pretty much bashing herself against it to get us to pet her. But I chose Maui. He weighed only like 7 pounds then, and I found out why. He refused to eat the food he was given. So we bought him some Chef's Blend (after trying Purina One, Friskies, the old Iams - and a few others) and he just got heavier and heavier Now he weighs like 10 or something. Maybe eleven.

He's got the best personality there is. He is one of the most huggable cats I know (but only to me...) My parents fight a lot - and it gets pretty bad sometimes (not physically, just in the noise level) and I keep Maui sheltered in my room and I sing to him. (I do this for my new cockatiel, Alex too...he had a harrowing experience when we first got him...e-mail me and I'll tell you about it) And Maui absolutely loves the song "You are my Sunshine" and I have no doubts (neither do any of my friends or my family) that he is just that. He is the reason I'm still living. (two years ago I was suicidal - but am lots better now that I'll be leaving home!!!!! )