Simon came to me from Kitty Connection as a foster in January 2008 (originally named “Homer’), and he never left. He was such a wonderful cat — mellow, very affectionate, beautiful, quirky. He loved to have his belly rubbed and to be near me. He had a fluffy, crooked Dr. Seuss tail and a little spot on his nose that almost earned him the name Crawford (as in Cindy). He brought so much joy to my life, and I wish we had more time together.