My husband and I moved to Oklahoma in December, leaving behind (reluctantly) our two 14 year old cats, Sophie and Scruffy. They settled into their new home with my two daughters, who share an apartment in NJ. One month or so later, my oldest called us, in tears, to tell us that our much loved Sophie had fallen ill, diagnosed with a tumor. Shortly thereafter, she passed away. (I flew home to be with her before her passing, and I will always be glad I did.)
I cried for days, and grieved deeply, until one day my sister suggested I might try searching Petfinder. At first I said no to the idea, as did my husband, but one night when I couldn't sleep, I tried it, and the 3rd or 4th picture that popped up on my screen was Jadee, aka Jade. She is a 1-2 year old cat, who was trapped in an abandoned building, having just had kittens. She had been at the shelter for several months.(she was spayed and tested, of course) Something in her eyes reminded me of Sophie, and we went to meet her the very next day. It was "like" at first sight; we signed the papers and took her home with us!
Now it's been a week.. and she is a joy and a delight. She "talks", and plays and is learning to trust us and cuddles next to me on the couch. I am so glad we opened our hearts, to this new cat Jade who needs us :) And we needed her, just as much!

Cassi Jensen
Oklahoma City, OK