Dearest Mārnāk, you are precious indeed! What a beautiful lady you are, with that orange Tabby and white fur that is so pretty and looks so soft. What a sweet face you have with those lovely big orange eyes that match your fur! You are absolutely stunning in that terrific photograph, resting on that red cushion with the yellow rose with its green leaves and stem. Thank you for sharing it with us! I wish I could reach through the screen and all the way around the world to Izmir, on the Aegean Coast in Turkey, to pet you! I can't, of course, but I know your loving and beloved person will pet you for me .
And what an amazing story you have to tell! Your dear person-to-be found you as as a tiny stray kitten in a tree on August 13 many years ago. He/she rescued you and brought you home, and you have been together ever since. Ever since then, your family has celebrated this date as your birthday. You're very clever and playful, and you make them smile with your antics and energy.
When you were two years old, you came down with an illness that the vet said was common in street cats. The vet said you would probably die and didn't think you weren't worth treating, but your person refused to give up. He/she sat up all night with you and prayed to God to heal you. Those prayers were answered, and you recovered! You and your person and all your family love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Mārnāk, on being chosen Cat of the Day! We hope you and your dear person 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 (19482015), Sourcery
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