Remembering My Little Danny Boy, about my Tuxedo cat Danny Options

[DannysMom]

My sweet little Danny boy. You were born March 4, 2001.



And what a sweet, beautiful little kitten you were! When I first saw you and looked into those beautiful green eyes I just knew that I had to take you home with me. It was instant love! It was truly meant to be. On our first night together you jumped up on the bed and fell asleep snuggled in my arm. I loved watching you play with cat toys and discovering your new home. I laughed when you made a 'dance' in your small litter box and kicked the litter everywhere. You had so much fun! You loved to snuggle up with Tina.



And you loved Christmas. It was your favorite holiday. This is a photo of your first Christmas with me. How you loved sleeping under the tree! And you always loved being photographed. You enjoyed the peace and quiet of the holiday season and the bright lights on the Christmas tree.



Danny, you brought so much joy into my life just by being there. Every time I looked into your sweet little face I just couldn't help but smiling and being happy that you were there. You loved being brushed and always purred much and you wanted me to pet you while I brushed you. I so miss you greeting me in the morning and affectionately licking my arm. My sweet little kitty angel, the time I had with you went by so quickly.

[DannysMom]

Jon730, thank you so much for your kind words. Tux cats are indeed very special. I fell in love with Danny when I first saw him. He was sitting there in his little litterbox in the "sphinx" pose, looking out at the world and being so at peace with himself. I took both Danny and his Tux brother into the "play" room, but it was really Danny who captured my heart. I was looking for a gentle cat to balance the feistyness of my Calico cat, Tina. Danny was a very loyal friend to her. He would always alert me to her predicament when I accidentally locked her into a closet or bathroom. He was very laid back and a little jokester. Danny was always the first to try out new cats toys, blankets, and beds. He even tried to "talk" to a flock of geese once that were flying by. I have never heard a cat make such sounds before. It was almost like he was singing to them and wishing them well on their journey. When he was hungry he would open the cabinet door where his food was stored with his paw and let it bang shut. He loved racing up the stairs to a waiting Tina who would then chase him into the next room. And, oh, how he loved tummy rubs. I once rubbed his tummy for 15 minutes straight and he purred the whole time and closed his eyes and was the most content cat in the whole world.