(1993 - 2008) Cole was adopted as a kitten, 15 years ago from a shelter in Lousiana. Although he could be temperamental, he was very social and a true lap cat.
Cole acted like "Big Brother" to Kayleigh, Kassidy, and Maytag, the younger three cats he loved dearly; even littl' kitten Maytag (or just "Tag") who loved to drive Cole nuts whenever he could find a few moments of peace and personal kitty time to sleep. The other cats looked up to Cole to teach them all he knew in order to grow up to be good house cats. It's a big world to explore out there, they thought, and Cole was both wise and accepting of all things familiar and strange.
Many pet sitters had the opportunity to visit with Cole, and he would greet each one personally. Cole was especially sweet to me, and he purred whenever I petted him on the head and said hello. Cole is loved very much by his family and his presence will be greatly missed with us too.