One day I was gathering up the mail from our mailbox in the mobile home park we live in and noticed a sign posted on the board about this black cat who needed a home because he wouldn't get along with a newly arrived dog in the household. My heart went out to him but because we already had 3 cats felt we couldn't take him. A few months later my husband and I were sitting on the porch and up comes the steps this older black cat with a stub tail, an arthritic hip, and obviously well fed. He had no qualms and acted like he belonged here, making fast friends with my husband. It was then I realized this cat is the one whom I had read about on the board!! He has been with us for several years now and after the intial fussing over having other cats to contend with, is the 'grandfather' to all our other cats; watching over them and protecting our house! He has a great love for my husband and follows him everywhere, loves cheese and ice cream, This is one cat who knew he was home when he walked up those steps and never made an attempt to leave! He is a delight and we are happy he stayed; a true love through and through.

Vicki Garrett
White City, OR