Valencia: Tough Guy With a Soft Heart...

[KentuckyJim]

Dear Friend,
I'm sorry you've gone through some tough times in the past. I've been blessed to be married to the same sweet and very forgiving lady for 38 years so I can't say I have known divorce. I have, however, known those who have and it's painful. I'm glad you had Valencia to be with you and help you get through it.
In your telling of his story, you mentioned Valencia gives you love taps. I have a 17 year old female kitty named "Erin", AKA "The Mouser", although she's never even seen a mouse. There are times when she will tag someone going down the hall and since I've been interested in Plains Indian culture for a long time, I used the term of "counting coup" for what Erin does. In several of the Plains Tribes, it was considered more brave to simply strike one's enemy than to kill him. Coup sticks were often used, a sort of long, shepherd's hook looking thing, along with using one's bow of the side of one's tomahawk. Even the hand was used. I just thought I'd share that with you since you had a kitty who knew something of counting coup himself.
May the Lord bless you for giving this magnificent kitty a good and loving home. May your life be filled with peace and love and may you spend eternity with the Blessed Lord Jesus.
My love to all, in Jesus, my Savior,
Jim Grayson
Lexington, Kentucky
USA

[catmandu]

What a Great Big Awesome Orange Cat you are Valencia, a Great Cat Companion and Friend when a Friend is needed the most.
We are so happy to be the first to say a Big Hello to this Orange Bundle of Joy.

When I see Your Big Orange Face Valencia , you remind me so much of My Mr Purrr, I hope that he will one day be Cat Of The Day two, posthumorlessly.
We know we have to wait in line, but one fine day, Michael will join Joseph as Cats of the Day.

Michael, Miquelito and My Owesome Orange Porchies and bellowing their MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWWWS For Our Newest Friend ^^ and Newest Owesome Orange Cat ^^ and Newest Cat Of THe Day Valourous Valencia^^.

[Catty1]

A Valencia Orange! What a handsome hunk of kitty you are. I am so sorry your first owner left you because he had a girlfriend! I hope HE is sorry one day!

However, his actions got you to your wonderful furrever home.

Happy KCOTD (King Cat of the Day) to you, yummy Valencia!

[kb2yjx]

O, those ever so handsome ORANGEMEN!!!! HAPPY COTD!!!!!!

[mon]

I love Valencia as he pretty much rocks the world eh? Beautiful fella and a joy to behold. Oh ya, the world is a better place with Valencia in it for surio. Please enjoy your day Valencia and her family Peace and love

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Valencia what a charmer you are!!!

I am so happy you and your mommy have each other. In my life I've found men come and go but my cats stand by me through thick and thin. I hope you are both enjoying your special day to the fullest.

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

[Snowshoecats]

Valencia, you are such a handsome, lion-hearted and loving friend! Congratulations on being my Cat of the Day! You two have such a happy ending to your earlier bumpy experiences. I wish both of you many years of love, joy and happiness that only a special cat and purrson can share.

[tatsxxx11]

Congratulations and a very happy Cat of the Day to you, precious Valencia! What a handsome orangeman you are, Valencia! You look so much like my Tigg, and like you, he's got a bit of a "tough guy 'tude" at times, but is a mush-bucket, a lover boy at heart!

You had some tough times early on, your Mommy too, but in the end, oh, what a happy ending all around! As fate would have it, two souls in need found their way to one another, and in the process two hearts were healed! What a lucky Mommy, having you, her King of the Jungle, the King of her heart, to love and cherish forever! And yes, as has been said, men may come and go, but a kitty's love is forever!
Much love and bunches of hugs and kisses to you, precious Valencia! I hope that you and your Mommy are enjoying your well earned day in the spotlight; you both sure deserve it!

[cassiesmom]

Valencia, king of the jungle and my heart.

Boy, that says it all! What a handsome orangey you are, Valencia! Happy Cat of the Day!

[Kay]

What a beautiful face! And such pretty orange stripes. You are a very special kitty, congratulations on being Cat of the Day!

-K.

[Don Juan's mom]

Hey pretty orangie! It was nearly ten years ago that I chose Don Juan over a boyfriend, and it was definitely the right choice. Now we're part of a whole wonderful cat/human household! You and your human will watch over each other, and have a long happy life together.

[karlyb]

Valencia, I have a fondness for orange kitties and you are a beautiful orange boy! I agree with what others have said: I would never let another person (man) come between me and my cats. You are a healing spirit for your mom; no matter how bad a relationship was, it is always difficult when it ends. Valencia, you are a macho little fellow with a heart of gold. I'm glad you are with your forever family and hope that good days are ahead for both of you. You are a great COTD, Valencia!

[Momo]

Such a pretty girly name for such a tough tom - lol!
I grew up with a big long-haired orange boy we named Troy - he was a tough cat too! I still miss him...
I'm glad that you were taken into your forevr home...you and your mommy have been through a lot apart and together!
I hope that everyday is COTD for you, Val!