Dearest Lillian, what a lovely lady you are! You are absolutely precious, lying there on that towel that goes so well with those pretty colors in your soft-looking fur. You have such a sweet face, with such a cute little pink nose and such lovely big eyes looking right up at me. And then you're so cute, lying tummy-up in a couple of pictures and snoozing with your paw covering your eyes in the other. You're so PURRRfect in all of those great photos, and thank you for sharing them with us. I wish I could reach through the screen and over to Linthicum, MD to rub that tummy, which your dear Purrrson says you love, and pet you! I can't, of course, but I know he/she will rub that tum and pet you for me .
What a terrific story you have to tell! Your dear Purrrson had just lost her/his beloved kitty of 18 years. You were at the pound, and he/she saw you and those big blue eyes and wanted to visit with you. You were barely four pounds, and you'd had a litter a few months earlier. You were so gentle and just made little barely-audible purrs. She/he fell in love, and you two adopted each other. The pound spayed you, and you went Home two days later!
And what a delightful Purrrsonality you have! Your Purrrson says you're "the most loving cat ever," and you've brought so much joy to your family. You've developed your signature move, the Pur, Plop, Flip, in which you plop, roll over, and snuggle! You take a shower with your Purrrson every day, sitting on the tub ledge between the shower curtain and the curtain liner so you don't get wet. You greet your Purrrsons at the door each day when they arrive home. You're a safe indoor cat with all your claws, and you've never scratched anyone, even by accident. You're such a good kitty! You all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Lillian, on being chosen today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and your dear Purrrsons and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats.
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery
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