Dear MHS,

Late in the spring of 1989, my Mother decided to acquire a cat. She had spent most of her adult life in the company of dogs, but a broken hip curtailed her ability to walk even the smallest of canines. So, a cat it was, not a kitten, but a more mature cat. One Saturday afternoon Clyde, who became known as Burbank, entered our lives. He was a spirited cat who for nearly eleven years was inseperable from my Mother.

When my Mother wen to stay in a nursing facilty, Burbank came to stay with my family of humans and animals. Burbank was diagnosed with diabetes and with cancer. He was already 14 years old and the vet did not think he would do well in surgery. Undeterred, Burbank remained the self-possessed cat he had always been - somewhere between Morris and Garfield. Slowly he did begin to sleep more and be mischievous less until one day when he was at peace.

For the gift of a remarkable cat's company, a decade and a half of grateful thanks!

Mark Horowitz, Marlena Van Guilder, Lucy and Puddy

Lisa,

I thought you and the staff might like to see how Lila is doing in her new home. I am thrilled to report that she fits in great - it's like she was always here. This has been the easiest animal transition we've had - ever! Once we let her have free reign, she was eating and sleeping beside her 3 'siblings' almost immediately. Now even our old boyBuddy (he's 10) is flying around the house (with Lila in pursuit!) He's like a kitten again. So thanks so much for picking out 'Crystal' for us. We love her alot and I think that she loves us too!

Sincerely,
Christie, Faulkner, Owen and Buddy, Lisa, Esme and Lila

P.S. Thanks for all the great work you do for the animals.

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