My Story

I was born who knows where, and had a family that left me behind for some reason. I'll never know why I was abandoned, or even if they intended to abandon me. All I know is that one night I found myself alone and afraid in the cold, cruel world of the homeless. My people had me neutered and declawed, so I'm sure they wanted me - but sometimes things happen. I understand.

It's not easy being a black cat, even though I'm as handsome as can be. I'm friendly, lovable, and sweet. What's not to love? Still, I spent a couple of weeks wandering an RV park in hopes that my people would come back and find me. Often I had to hide out when I spotted the fox and the coyotes who would have gladly had me for lunch. It was cold and miserable outside as I searched for my family and food to keep me alive, all while looking over my bony shoulder while I ate what little birdseed I could locate on the ground. Then one day, I spotted a man with a large, friendly yellow lab, and he offered to feed me. Finally, I had found someone who cared.

Then, as the coyotes and fox zeroed in on me late one night, the nice man talked his neighbors into taking me in. I wouldn't have lasted much longer. If I had managed to avoid the wild animals, I would have soon frozen or starved to death.

So that's my story. I was one of the lucky cats. The Veterinarian says I'm about two years old (although I'm as playful as a kitten), and I'm healthy. Now I've gained weight, and my coat is as sleek and shiny as a new car. My new people plan to have me microchipped before we leave on a long trip so that if I ever get lost again, a simple scan can reconnect me with them.

To all my kitty buddies out there, make sure your people have you neutered so you don't prowl and produce more kitties, and tell them to have you microchipped. It's a simple procedure - much like a shot. And it doesn't cost much. Oh, and make sure they keep your shots up-to-date. Even though my new people didn't know by what I had already had my shots, they made sure I got them again. They want me to be healthy and happy. For that matter, that, plus a safe and warm place to sleep and food to eat is all I ask, too.