Many of our long-time followers know that I had an exceptionally special relationship with Lola. She was that kind of cat. When she claimed a person she set the parameters of that relationship, and I never met anyone who could resist that Tabby charm. Lexy was a different kind of cat. Although I had that special relationship and bond with Lola, there is no doubt that Lexy was my best friend and that she chose me to be her one and only person. Losing her was heartbreaking on a different level.
I lived without a cat for 16 years. The pain and guilt over losing my heart cat, Marvin, in 1994 was so great I told myself I was done with pets. And then, very unexpectedly, Lexy and I crossed paths. On April 10, 2010, I ended up in Petco with my family. There was an adoption event in progress and I found myself gravitating to that area of the store. The volunteers asked me if I was interested in adopting, and I quickly replied that I was not. And then it happened…I saw this beautiful black and white cat with the cutest little pink nose sitting in a cage, frightened and nervous. I fell in love instantly and started making arrangements to adopt her. A week later, I brought her home forever, and my life was never the same.
