unexpected fun

I wrote a short story about Xander about a month ago as an entry in a Pet Pals contest, and found out this week he was one of the runner's up.  How cool is that?!!


Here's what I wrote:
Xander is our four year old short haired black and white cat. We've had him since he was a little kitten. At the time we had a dog and had agreed to not get a cat yet. I had my heart set on an all black one, and probably a girl. My husband dropped our dog off at the vet for a visit and saw this tiny little fur ball. One of the workers had found him by a dumpster by himself. My husband came home gushing about this kitty, knowing what I would say. I decided to humor him and go see him for myself. He was nothing like I was looking for and completely perfect! His markings were unique and he had the sweetest disposition that melted your heart right away! From the beginning I was his momma! We named him Xander after a character on Buffy (her friend - more of a lover than a fighter ;). When he was little, he would wake me up in the morning laying on my chest meowing. I called him my kitty dog, because he would come running when I called him, just like a puppy. He's grown into a very handsome cat. He loves to hunt and lounge outside, and comes home for long naps and quite a few meals! When I got pregnant with our daughter he was especially cuddly and when she was born, would even lay quietly beside her in front of the fireplace. He's tolerated all of the classic kid stuff. Including her putting stickers all over him! I look forward to winters, because he is on my lap every evening, especially when there's a fire going. I don't know what I would do without my handsome guy. I absolutely love my Xander. (and the best part is that I'd always been more of a dog person! ;D 

We win a $25 gift certificate to the Pet Pantry, who sponsored this contest.  We've been ordering from the Pet Pantry for about a year and a half now.  It's locally made pet food, with all natural quality ingredients.  We started ordering from them originally when we started fostering Great Danes. Great Danes are prone to bloat, and allergic to corn, which is apparently a main ingredient in most dog foods (surprise, surprise).  They have a variety of lines to choose from, and deliver for free.  We love them! Thanks Pet Pantry!