The Missing Cat Saga

It all began with an adorably sweet kitten named Milo.  Milo was my first personal kitten. We did everything together.  We took naps, ate breakfast, and bathed together.  Okay, I’m exaggerating a bit.  One day I went out to gather Milo for our daily siesta.  It then came to my realization that I could not find her.  Since I was so young, it took me a while to get over the departure of my sweet Milo. 

The next feline to go was a loving calico named Milkshake.  Milkshake was a sweet and careful cat who loved to cuddle. She even talked sometimes!   One day I went outside to play with Milkshake. To my suprise, she wasn’t where she normally was. GONE.    

One morning, a few days before Christmas, I got the greatest present ever.  A brand new kitten named Jingles!   Jingles was my play time pal.  Jingles made it through two moves and many other hardships.  One day, sadly, he disappeared.  Many people believe that he fled because I forgot his birthday two years in a row.  The world may never know.  

The next kitten to go missin’ was a crazy and fun kitty named Ricardo.  Ricardo was a Christmas present from my friend Brookie.  It was, once again, one of the best gifts I’ve ever gotten!  Ricardo, or "Cardo," was one of the best cats my family has ever had.  Even my brother liked Ricardo!  For my birthday the next year, Brookie gave me another kitten.  The day I brought Joey home, Ricardo was not there to meet his new brother.  Sometimes Ricardo makes appearances on the back porch but runs away quickly.  

The last and most recent kitty to run away is Paul.  Oh, Paul.... Paul was both playful and loving at the same time.  She was a very special kitten.  (Yes, I said she.)  Paul was the kitten to a cat I still have named Gretchen.  Paul’s leaving was rather disappointing but I got through it.  

As you can see, it is quite challenging to be a cat around here.  Although I still have many other cats, I still miss the ones who have left me in the past.