Leo is my 18-year-old gray tiger cat. He and his brother were feral kittens. Their mother was killed somehow, and in observing them for a few days it was obvious no one was feeding them, so I took them in. His brother passed away a year and a half ago. Leo misses him a lot. I spend a lot more time with him now and give him special food treats. Overall he’s in good health. He’s still pretty spry and climbs his cat pole. To me, he’s the most lovable cat there is.

Martin Sior

Groton

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