Hello everyone! You may not remember me? I left for a while. I've got some very sad news. I tragically lost my precious boy Hunter to the coyotes in the canyon were I live. I was so full of sorrow and the tears just did not stop. It has taken me months to stop crying for him and to stop feeling so guilty for allowing my cats to be indoor/outdoor cats. I finally stopped beating myself up about it. I know in my heart that Hunter was truly a happy cat and I know he enjoyed a full life. I know he would not have wanted to live any other way. I find peace in my heart for believing this to be true. When Hunter was killed, I found his fur all over the brush on the canyons edge. I knew that he had been in a serious fight for his life. He was almost home, just another few feet to the fence line. I never did find his collar. It was a sight I will never forget and truly one of the saddest days of my life. I love you Hunter boy....RIP sweet boy.
After a few months of mourning, I realized that my other cat, Haney was extremely lonely. He was not himself. He would cling to me like never before and many times, in the beginning he would just howl for Hunter and look for him everywhere. Although, I still had my other cat Indy, Haney was not bonded to her, in fact they do not get along at all but merely tolerate each other. Indy is much of a loner cat and prefers her own company and that of mine. So I decided that I could not let my Haney boy be lonely anymore and set out on a quest to find the PURRFECT pal for him. When I first adopted Haney, he was a troublesome cat with a long history of aggression. He had been living in a shelter for most of his life. Over a great deal time and a lot of patience, Haney became the most loving cat. A true joy to have in my home. I knew I just had to find "just the right" cat for him. I began searching the rescue shelters and writing emails to these shelters telling them of what I am looking for in another cat for my special boy Haney to become friends with. I told them that not just any cat would do. I needed a cat who was extremely passive and loving yet confident.....just like my Hunter was.
Finally, in early November I got an email back from a rescue shelter saying that they had the purrfect match! I drove out there the next day to visit with the cat they found. I knew the moment I held him in my arms that he was in fact the purrfect match for Haney. I adopted him right then and there!!!! I named him Harper. I put Harper in quarantine and followed all the rules. I had expected it to go horribly just as it did with Haney and Indy. To my surprise, Haney would lay by the door that Harper was quarantined behind and practically beg for him to come out. After a few days of quarantine and nose sniffing through the door/grid, I let Haney and Harper meet. It was nearly love at first sight! I was so amazed at how well they got along right from the beginning. It was a PURRFECT match! I was really overjoyed and could see the life and spark come back into Haney almost as if a light switch had been turned on in him.
In December I sent Harper's story and pictures into author Vicky Hall.
Then in Vicky Hall's Newsletter, Harper was chosen to be
"The Cat of The Month for February" 
I really had a hard time facing the fact that I lost my precious Hunter who had been with me since he was 11 weeks old. My heart was broken, but Harper has helped to heal my broken heart and Haney's too.
When Harper first arrived, my 4 year old grandson helped show Harper around the garden. lol
Haney and Harper are best pals! People think I'm crazy for getting another black cat! They can't tell them apart...but I can!! Aren't they GREAT!
Harper sitting on the fireplace mantel just watching everything. lol
Haney and his new cat toys he got for Christmas! Of course he had to share with Harper and Indy.
Harper and Haney catching a few sun rays. Awww so warm and cozy.
And of course Indy still thinks she is the Queen of the House. Awww so beautiful!! (she hates the boys) lol
Indy sitting on the fireplace mantel too....after Harper jump down! lol
Also, I now work at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA as a volunteer. I am hoping that I will soon get hired on there as an employee. There is a beautiful long haired black kitty there who I have fallen for. He looks just like my Haney and Harper. I go back to the SPCA this Sunday April 19 for my volunteer work. I've already made up my mind that if this kitty is still there....I am going to adopt him!! Yippee!!!!
Then people will really think I'm crazy with THREE black cats who all look a like! lol
What do you think of this kitty?
