Felix was rescued from Ocean County Animal Shelter in Manahawkin, NJ in 1997. He was alone in his cage with his back to all the passerbys. The nice lady who worked at the shelter said to our family, "I have just the cat for you". As she handed us this calm, handsome tuxedo kitty she said, "We call him Kingsley, because he behaves like a king. If he's not adopted, I plan on bringing him home." We were sold.
Felix came home and was such an important member of our family for 11 years where he was a brother, a son, and a best friend. Felix enjoyed a long, happy life full of catnip, crunchies, strings, cuddling and affection. He lived in harmony with 2 parakeets, who he didn't care to give the time of day. He had his own spot at our dinner table. If there was a patch of sun, Felix would find it. Many non-cat-lovers have said that although they don't like cats, they liked Felix. Felix truely lived up to regal nickname as he was the most intellegent and polite cat anyone would want to meet. A true class-act and gentleman.
Devastatingly, Felix fell victim to Chronic Renal Failure in June of 2008. If it had not been for the nice lady at the shelter, we would not have all of these wonderful memories. Words cannot describe how much he is missed. He will forever be in our hearts.
Oradell, NJ
