General Stonewall Jackson "Stoney"

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In May of 2001 we adopted an adult cat from the local shelter. He was the friendliest, biggest, and most loving cat I'd ever encountered. He was so big, he got stuck in the kitty condo there in the shelter. (We still laugh about that)

We new he was meant to be with us. We took him home and didn't look back.

For 11 years he has blessed us with his love and we couln't have asked for a better companion and cat.

Everyone in our family loved him so much and he brought so much joy to everyone he met. He never ran and hid from anyone...always the life of the party.

Stoney recently passed away at an age of sixteen. He will be truly missed and he will remain in our hearts forever. We will be rescuing another cat or two in the near future. Life without an animal's love is no life at all. Love you Stoney!

Amy Holloway
Chesapeake, VA

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