I never considered myself to be a cat person. Most cats I knew were somewhat aloof. 

Dogs have owners, cats have staff. But then I met Noel. 

After my father-in-law died, we thought that my mother-in-law, Edwina, might like a pet to keep her company. In 2009, my sister-in-law, her daughter, and my son heard about someone who had a kitten. 

They decided that it would be a great Christmas present for Edwina. Since it was close to Christmas, they named her Noel.  Continue reading →

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