I went to this shelter once
and I still say "she found me"
a pretty cat with eyes of gold
and as grateful as can be.
As PCS had rescued her
Now, a gift of life she had
I took her home with me that day
For my very lonely Dad.
Oh, he saw Mittens, black as tar
White on her neck..."A sash"
White on her paws...as cuffs...
She looked like Johnny Cash!
They both had a new life then
With companionship and love
All that good time such a gift
From the shelter....and from Above!
Now Dad is gone, I'm sad to say
As he passed on, you know
Another home...So far away
And Mittens couldn't go.
Mittens job is not done yet
And she has another home
She's bringing happiness again
With a family of her own.
Toni Bonneau, September 2001.