Dear Friends,

I hope you’ve been enjoying the fall season so far. The weather in NJ has been spectacular, and I’ve been gifted with lots of outside stroller rides. I love it when the weather cooperates like this!

Recently, my correspondent and my nemesis good friend who tortures brushes me were visiting with me. Just as I was loving all the attention I was getting, I spotted one of my stroller friends walking past my window with another cat in a stroller. I was beside myself. Do we not have a deal that I stroll first?

Perhaps he saw that I had company, so he took another cat out first. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and forgave him this time. But I also made him pinky swear that I get to go first from now on. The fact that I have no pinkies in no way diminishes our agreement.

As you may know, I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately with very little appetite. I’m touched by all the support I’m getting from staff members and volunteers, who bring me special treats to try to coax me to eat more.

I feel better this month, and my spirits are up. A sweet staff member recently described me as “pretty sparkly.” 😊

I continue to get weighed each week to monitor how I’m doing. I still have some days where my appetite is off, but appetite stimulant has helped. I also get more meals throughout the day.

I do like turkey, so I’m excited about our upcoming Thanksgiving with the Cats event on Saturday, November 21, from 12 to 4 pm. During this popular event, you can tour the sanctuary, enjoy festive treats, and feed a special Thanksgiving meal to select cats. If you’re able to make it, please come see me so I can tell you in person how special you are to me.

I have so much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. You’re at the very top of my list. Thank you for being my dear friend and special sponsor. This amazing life I have would not be possible without you.

All my love and gratitude,

Anka
(With help from your correspondent, Mary)