Back in June, I lost my feline companion of 10+ years. It was hard, and not something I wanted to talk about, which is why it wasn't mentioned here before now.
The kids had a hard time with it at first, but for a couple of months now they've been asking for a new pet. Specifically a new cat, since I have raised a brood of catlovers. So today the husband and I went to the Humane Society and brought home Alice.
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She's about 1 year old, very playful, and is adjusting well. She and I have become pals pretty quickly. And she has a beautiful purr.