These are our two fur nephews, Jack and Charlie. They live in Hamden with our friend Karen, who adopted them last year. They are close brothers, relying on each other during their rough start in life. Karen knew she was meant to be their forever mom because she has two uncles with the same names! Jack is very shy, but Charlie has warmed up and is very silly. They are two sleek panthers with big green eyes, who are now showered with love.

Ross and Joanne Orr

Old Lyme

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