News on the cats who graced this page a little while ago. Sylvester, the black and white kitty on the left in this post had to be put to sleep last week. He had hyperthyroidism, was losing weight, had a hard time breathing and was about 15 years old. Lee lured him in as a stray when she lived at her ranch in California. At first she thought he was a skunk from his hair and his markings. It took a while for him to let himself to be domesticated, but in true cat fashion he did very well for himself. Captain misses his friend, even though 'Vester was the boss.