shout out to all the orange kitties

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If you have an orange male cat, you know what I'm talking about here. When we got Simon, the helpers at the animal shelter, the nurses at the vet, and the vet herself all told us that male orange tabby cats are the sweetest cats around. They make great family pets.

We sometimes refer to Simon as our dog, because he always has to be where we are, especially where the kids are. Ever since he was a kitten, when the girls are tucked in for bed, Simon voluntarily tucks himself right in with them. And when they go outside to play, he cries at the door if he gets stuck inside.

And because Simon is the sweetheart that he is, my neighbor made him this gorgeous bed for Christmas.

Cheers to you orange kitty cats!