White cat with black tail and ears wearing a green ribbon around their neck and laying down on a white couch

Sparky the Cat was our 11th cat in our 50 years together, and while all of them were exceptional in their own way, he was the most welcoming of people, eagerly going to the door to greet them even if he'd never met them before. He was also unusually clever, learning early in his life to open cupboards, drawers, and even large sliding closet doors; we had to fit all those places with hasps, clips, or dowels (depending on application) to keep him from prying things open and dragging everything out! Most of all, he was a contented soul who enjoyed both his playful antics and his classic feline resting comforts. Sparky is missed and will be always remembered.