EXCERPTS FROM THE BOOK

Gracie was brought to me by what I can only see as a sign from the universe. The day Gracie came waltzing down the sidewalk seemed ordinary, but now as I look back it was the beginning of a life changing experience. 

Gracie and Rico were inseparable. Rico close to the ripe old age of 18, was her favorite companion. But she also had feline members! Duey is an enormous tabby cat, also a rescue. Izzy, a beautiful cat with fabulous markings came into the household next. The baby of the family, named Phoenix, came into our life after a neighbor alerted me to a high pitched squeak coming from my backyard.  Little did I know that at the bottom of a 9 foot hole dug by the city, was a tiny feral 3 week old kitten separated from his mommy.  The name "Phoenix" fit a survivor like him perfectly. 

RICO

She spoke to Rico, which was fun to watch. She took his little head into her hand and tilted it upwards. He let her, surprisingly! She looked directly into his eyes. He sat on the floor with her and didn't move. Then the psychic said, "He hates his medicine because it tastes awful." I had not told her that Rico has congestive heart failure and is on three different medications. But yes, he hates taking them for sure. I nodded in agreement and smiled. The psychic continued with her reading. 

Phoenix, Duey, and Izzy, all staring out the front door looking for their companion, hoping she would return home. 

I was numb but felt the tears running down my face.I looked at Gracie, and then at the rest of my clan and said "Lets get it together, because we are now down to hours, not days." I looked at Gracie and said "I love you. I have loved you from the very first second you walked into my life."