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November 17, 2003

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Elizabeth, the Cat of the Day
Name: Elizabeth
Age: Three years old
Gender: Female
Kind: Silver Tabby
Home: Fountain Valley, California, USA
 
   Elizabeth S. (as in Suttlebutt) Peabody decided to move in with me when she was eight months old. She came into the garage one night when I was working there with a friend. Within a half an hour she was laying in our arms. Within two days my old cat Chaucer had granted her permission to move in (an unusual move on his part). I came home to find her completely comfortable using the cat window and napping on my bed. Because she was so sweet that first two weeks, and because no one claimed her, my landlady gave in and said she could stay. As soon as Elizabeth found that out her true nature as a prankster came out. She just loves to be naughty and is constantly creating new games.

    When Elizabeth is not admiring herself in the mirror, she is very active, hence her nickname "Busy Lizzie." One of her most unusual habits is her love of roses, which she pulls off the bushes and then brings into the house. She won't do it when you're watching because she knows it's naughty (but I caught her at it on video - ha!). Lizzie was a great comfort to me when my 18-year-old cat Chaucer died. She continuously helps me through stressful times by reminding me about the importance of play and humor. She even can be affectionate, but only for a few seconds, "I've got to go, I'm too busy!" I feel blessed that Elizabeth chose to come share her life with me.

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