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July 12, 2006

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Punkin, the Cat of the Day
Name: Punkin
Age: Five months old
Gender: Female
Kind: Calico cat
Home: York, Pennsylvania, USA
 
   Punkin is the most fun cat that I have ever met. She sleeps all day and plays all evening. She enjoys playing fetch with my hair bands and chasing anything that moves. Her favorite toy is her "cube." It's like a little play cave for her and she likes to roll around in it. Punkin has lots and lots of toys. When she loses her toys underneath the couch or the refrigerator, we do "Toy Recovery" with a yard stick so she can have use of all of her toys again. She likes actual cat toys, but she is also a fan of bottle caps and the little twisty things from gallon milk or water bottles (see her picture). She is a very good girl in that she only scratches on her scratching post. She doesn't damage anything and that makes her mommy and daddy very happy.

    Besides playing a lot, she is also very affectionate. Although she can be independent at times, she does enjoy her hug and cuddle time. Being a typical mommy, I want to give her hugs all the time, but I try to give her a break. She would usually rather be playing than hugging.

    I adopted Punkin from the Humane Society, which I feel was a great choice. She was one of a littler of seven kittens (8 weeks old) who had been abandoned. She was the only calico of the litter and I loved her the second I saw her. As soon as they handed her to me she looked up at me with her big kitten eyes and then drifted off to sleep in my arms. They directed me to the visiting room so I could get to know her and make my decision. I told them I didn't need that time, that I just wanted to sign the papers and take my new baby home. It truly was love at first sight with her. She is a very special little girl and I encourage anyone who wants to extend their family think about adopting a homeless animal. It is a truly rewarding experience to help an animal in need.

   Hugs and Kisses from Punkin!!!

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