Patches was a friendly street cat who hung out on a neighboring road. One night he was found injured, apparently having been side-swiped by a vehicle and beat up by another cat. A local resident found him and took him to the vet, where he learned that Patch had a fractured pelvis. The vet gave instructions to keep him crated so he could heal. Andy followed the instructions but was mystified as to how this sweet cat (a neutered male) came to be abandoned and living on the streets. I had recently lost my beloved feline companion Lazarus after some 18+ years, and Andy suggested that I might want to adopt Patchy once he was well. Though I had not yet met Patch, I had a hunch this could work out well. Eventually I got the opportunity to foster Patches for a few days while Andy was out-of-town. That was all it took for me, and sealed the deal. Patches is in ship-shape and has been with me for five years now. He accompanies me while we do our morning chores and routines, much to the amazement of others. ("No, he is not a dog".) We plan our schedules to accommodate each other, and he is my best friend.

Suzanne Smith
ORMOND BEACH, FL