A Thought for Patches

D.'s cat went missing this week - she's probably not coming back. Patches was well loved. At 18 years of age she's had plenty of time to impact loved ones with her purring and affection. She was a friendly cat who enjoyed being with her people. D. found her when she was a kitten, abandoned in a cardboard box in the woods, and brought her home. She's been living with his grandmother (a.k.a. Nan) since.

It's hard to lose a pet - especially one of 18 years. I'm hoping Patches just took off on a spontaneous adventure and will return home soon, but it's been several days now. Good vibes are going out to Nan and D. as I type, and to Patches, wherever she may roam.