Dearest Howie, you are handsome indeed! What a fine-looking gentleman of 20 years old you are. That fluffy Tuxedo-patterned fur is so pretty and looks so soft, and what a sweet face you have with those little white spots over your nose, and those long, LOOOOOONG white whiskers and eyebrows, and those lovely big pale-green eyes. Thank you for sharing those great photos with us! You are gorgeous in every one of them, and how nice to see your step-brother Pedro in that one (he's gorgeous, too). I wish I could reach through the screen and over to San Jose to pet you both! I can't, of course, but I know your loving and beloved Purrrson will pet you both for me .
And what a delightful story you have to tell! You and your dear Purrrson have been together for almost all of your 20 years. You first met at a PetSmart rescue fair, and you immediately adopted each other. In your earlier years you were an avid hunter, but in more recent times you have mellowed out and mainly stay in the garden in daytime and then tuck yourself into bed with your dear Purrrson at night. You and your fifteen-year-old tuxedo step-brother Pedro are good friends. You recently celebrated your 20th birthday, and happy birthday to you! You and your dear Purrrson and Pedro all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Howie, on being chosen today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and your dear Purrrson and Pedro and all your 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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