Critter is my very mellow, 19-years-young, quiet and easy going little boy. He is all black with a little white spot on his chest. He’s never in a hurry, always taking his time to make up his mind before eating his dinner, or jumping up on the couch to be petted, or curling up on his favorite pillow or in a warm corner near the radiator for a snooze. I adopted him at 17 years of age, and he has become a wonderful companion. He enjoys a visit from my daughter, or one of my two sons, as long as it doesn’t interfere too much with his nap time!

Lucille Pantelis

Waterford

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