Tuxford

Although I later learned that some folks called him Verdugo because he lived in Verdugo Park, I named him Tuxford in honor of his striking black and white coat.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

When I first met Tuxford, he was living at a park in Burbank, California.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

Although I later learned that some folks called him Verdugo because he lived in Verdugo Park, I named him Tuxford in honor of his striking black and white coat.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

When I first met Tuxford, he was living at a park in Burbank, California.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

In short, I have not adapted to my new circumstances with near the ease and grace that Tuxford did.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

What was much more disturbing was that the vet told us that Tuxford was at least fifteen years old!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

When I first met Tuxford, he was living at a park in Burbank, California.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

Although I later learned that some folks called him Verdugo because he lived in Verdugo Park, I named him Tuxford in honor of his striking black and white coat.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

In short, I have not adapted to my new circumstances with near the ease and grace that Tuxford did.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009

What was much more disturbing was that the vet told us that Tuxford was at least fifteen years old!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Cat Jack Canfield 2009