This is my new boy, Chester. The kids helped me adopt him on Sunday. It was love at first sight for both of us. His tail is a little messed up but that's part of what makes him so endearing. He's about 1-1/2 years old. I took Serif with me so that I would be sure get a cat that liked children. She never even phased him.

Missy had warned me about the adjustment period when you bring a cat home but there wasn't one for us. I opened his carrier and he walked out and took over the house immediately. He and I are having a good time getting to know each other.

After Bosco it took a while for me to get ready for another pet. The more I thought about it and the more research I did, a cat was just the perfect solution for my life style. I want to get another dog some day but I think I'll wait until I retire and can spend more time with one. Right now I need the independence that a cat has.

Chester has been just what I need. I'm sure you will hear lots more about him as the years go by.