I joined just today. My name is Alicia. I am a retired medical assistant. I live in Washington State. I have been a cat lover my whole life. I lost my best friend of 13 yrs Jan 28th this year. I swore never again. Than my son called mom I found a kitten needs a home. It was instant. She was the cutest little grey kitty with darker grey stripes. So excited to see how her colors come out. Her name is Ash. Which with her being grey was perfect I watched Mt St Helen blow on May 18. It's my best friends birthday and my wedding anniversary. Now she is getting more her colors are getting darker even the stripes.