Animal Breed
Tabby calico mix

Adopted or Rescued?
Yes

Pet personality / Story of adoption / Why is your pet special?
Marvel was a rescue named because it was truly a marvel that he was saved during a cold winter Christmas holiday night. When he was found near death on the side of the road whimpering and abandoned, he was so small he could fit in the palm of your hand. Nearly lifeless, he was so hungry and in so much pain he could barley open his eyes.

We fed him, we warmed him in our home. Our goal was to save him. We tracked his weight two times per day to ensure we saw growth and positive vital signs - we did and with a month, he grew, and grew, and grew. And he could run really fast and jump off furniture leaping with enthusiasm. It was almost as if he knew he cheated death and was making up for it by living each day to the fullest.

Fully healed and healthy Marvel was a true charmer with energy, playfulness, cuteness and purrs to melt your heart. A good balance of a lover /snuggle bug and a street fighter, he was always a barrel of laughs. He brought us endless laughter and smiles for years.

This photo was generously submitted for use in our Cat Pack summer project / Humane Society calendar contest by the professional photographer Bill Coe. Please visit his website for more AMAZING + INSPIRING photographs at: www.billcoephotos.smugmug.com.