Even now as he lies lazily next to me, yawning the afternoon away, I can’t soak up enough of his charming winks or endearing nuzzles to feel my fill of Jeffrey’s love. I suppose all new parents feel this way about their babies–biased and wrapped around his little finger, er, paw.

I have no doubt that like my thoughts, soon enough my little guy will frequent the pages of my writing, inspiring some twist of line with his mowhawk hair, or perhaps an unexpected blue highway detour of language provoked by his hunting-style of play.

Whatever the hairstyle or game might be, I’m glad Jeffrey’s here now and home to stay!

Jeffrey on the mantle

Jeffrey is from the Iowa City Animal Center, a facility dedicated to caring and finding loving homes for wonderful animals. For other sweethearts like Jeffrey and updates on the shelter’s current events, please check out their website: http://icanimalcenter.org/