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June 3, 2003

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Jack, the Cat of the Day
Name: Jack
Age: Seven months old
Gender: Male
Kind: American Shorthair, Siamese mix
Home: Peekskill, New York, USA
 
   Jack deserves to be honored for all the affection and love and laughter that he brings to my life. I was given Jack about a week after my other cat, Pal (six years old) was hit and killed by a car. I was devastated, and didn't think I could ever have another cat, but Jack brought me back with his adorable face, big baby eyes and kittenish pranks. While he is mainly an indoor cat, we do go for walks; him in his harness and on his retractable leash. Let me tell you, even though he's just a little squirt, it's darn difficult to "retract" that leash! When Jack gets it in his mind he doesn't want to go in, he doesn't move for anything; unless he gets picked up that is! He is a great jumper and loves to give me a run for my money while getting into as much mischief as he can.

    His favorite sleeping place is underneath the blankets curled up next to me or on the pillow curled around my head and his favorite play areas are in the cabinets (of which he opens the doors by himself!). Not having kids, I never thought I'd have to child-proof my house. Boy, was I wrong!! While laying down, Jack loves to groom me by chewing my hair and licking my face. I guess he thinks I'm his mom and he wants to take care of me. Every time I look at Jack, I thank my lucky stars for bringing him to me. He has a personality that is so endearing, I just treasure him.

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