After we lost Scooter at the age of 5 to kidney failure, without this site, I don't think I could have gotten through the awful pain we feel when we lose one of our furkids. We swore that we would never get another cat, and remain only a 3 cat home.

Those of you from about 17 months ago, may remember that I was volunteering at a shelter, and giving love to cats that had no homes. Well, a little kitten named Marcel came into our hearts, though gradually at first I suppose. I'd go to the shelter, and Marcel was the first little guy there in a huge cage to great everyone. I was surprised that he wasn't adopted out every time that I went. Little Marcel was still there, and he and I formed a bond, that just grew and grew. One day, I had my husband come with, but he just wasn't quite ready yet for another kitty.

Then, on a whim, I asked if we could bring Marcel home with us, and we almost literally ran to the shelter to bring him home with us. Just in the nick of time too, because someone one else was asking about him as we were filling out the paperwork. Marcel has been a little ball of fire, and has turned into my little guardian. When I am on the computer, he sits by my feet (or in front of the screen), just to be near. He seems to be the prince of the household now. He has grown to be quite a clown, and a handsome clown at that.

After Marcel, my son had to drop off his cats at the same shelter. We'd hoped that they could be adopted together. So, my husband and I visited them on a regular basis, because they just looked so forlorne on the adoption web site. And, they'd been sort of my grandkitties you could say. They just cuddled together in their cage, looking pathetic. Then they both got sick, and had to go into isolation. After they were well, we decided that no one was going to adopt them, so we rescued them. So, our household now consists of Boo, Fidget, Gabbie, Astro, Dante and Marcel. It is interesting with 6 cats, and all with different personalities. We know that Scooter is with us always in our hearts. I get teary at times and miss Scooter terribly, and I know that my husband when he hears a certain song, is tearful also. But, we were able to open our hearts to let more love in, and we are so grateful that God sent these kitties to us to love and care for. I'm going to try and attach a new picture of Marcel, and get pictures of Astro and Dante put on this site also.

My love to all (Fidget is the cat with his paw around Marcel)

I love your story and picture. Thank you for sharing it. It just makes me smile and feel a warm feeling inside to think of your multiple household and how it came to be.

It is wonderful that you opened your hearts and home to these babies. I guess when it is meant to be, it finds a way to be.

I'm sorry you lost Scooter when you did. But I am glad to hear about your new ones.

Our special ones will always be special no matter how much time has passed. We never forget them and yes, we miss them terribly but we still can open our hearts to another who needs love and a home, which you have done so well.

Marcel ! I remember you especially because of Marcel's name, a unique name for a cat --and if he's like the human Marcels that I have known he must certainly be a most wonderful being! I also remember how impressed I was with you and your husband for taking in your son's furbabies, how you saved them from an uncertain future and made it possible for them to continue seeing their family even though your son's family was allergic and could not live with them. I feel so bad that you lost Scooter at too young an age, you really deserved so much more but sometimes we must accept what happens and trust that it was for the best. I must say that I really really so so so so so so so envy you with your 6 cats and that is the biggest compliment I can send your way, be proud and know that Scooter must be even prouder of you, what great parents he was blessed with!