July 10, 2007, We Lost Lucy, But She Brought Mimi
 Your petite silhouette lingers long, graceful legs tipped with soundless slender paws the waving tendril of a tail that curls
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cat stories
Great Rescues News and: Sherman, The Cat of a Lifetime
For this week’s rescue story I’m sharing my June portrait from Great Rescues Day Book along with a clearance, a reprint
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Rescue Story: A Therapy Cat for Visitors As Much As Residents, 2010
In May, 2010, I moved my mother to a county-managed skilled nursing facility after seven years in personal care. Late
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Rescue Story, 2014: Old Grand Dad and Frankencat Rescued Each Other
It’s hard to believe it’s the 10th anniversary of this story of these two rescues. Their individual challenges and their
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“Little Visits,” My Annual Stories of the Season
The artwork above is Mewsette and Mimi on the landing at the top of the steps, Two in Sun and
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Rescue Story: Moses, My First Feral Kitten
I lovingly remember my first feral kitten each year around Feral Cat Day. She taught me that love is worth
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Rescue Story: My First Litter
Because I finally painted Nikka’s portrait this month I think I should also feature her rescue story, which includes the
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Celebrating World Spay Day: 15 Years Ago This Month
World Spay Day is February 28, 2023. Celebrate by preventing the births of any unwanted kittens! Personally, I’ve been celebrating
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Rescue Story: Cast Away, an Unwanted Kitten, and All Our Expectations
I first wrote this story in 2014 when I found a copy of the “found kitty” sign in my files,
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Rescue Story: Coming Back Home
She heard voices outside, coming toward the door, and even though she knew none of them was his, she still
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