Marcel
I sent my husband to the vet to pick up medicine for Bitsy and look what he brought home…
His name is Marcel…
…and he’s 7 years old.
His owner is in the hospital dying and Marcel needs a new home. That’s all my husband had to hear… he brought Marcel home.
He’s very sweet, a little shy and he’s spent the last month at the vet just waiting for the right person to want him. My husband thinks it was meant to be and there’s no doubt in his mind that Marcel was waiting for us.
Marcel’s had more than his share of hard times. He once got caught in the engine of a car and he’s had some major surgery because of it. It left him with a large chunk out of his hip area. We don’t mind a few imperfections. It’s part of his charm.
Chelsea and Bitsy are really good with him but Mooch isn’t quite sure she likes him. She puts up with him and I’m hoping she’ll come around.
Marcel hasn’t shared a house with other pets before but so far he’s doing just fine. He’s an amazing little black cat and I have totally fallen in love with him.
I know it can’t be easy for a little cat to understand what’s happening but he seems to be settling in. I hope he likes his new home :>)
Anne
101 Comments
Beth R
Hi Anne,
Gosh, another tear inducing story! I wrote you a while back when you wrote “It Came Without Ribbons”. I had read that story outloud to my college aged son and told you how my daughter was bringing her new kitten home during her Christmas break. You wrote the sweetest e-mail in response. Well, our three kitty’s had a bit of a hard time with that, but they are all friends now. I think Marcel is going to fit in just fine with your loving family of wonderful pets. Your husband is a special man with a big heart and I wish you many happy years with your beautiful new addition! Don’t ever stop writing about your pets! Your pictures and stories about them mean so much to many people. Yesterday we smelled gas in the house and took our three cats outside (in the Minnesota winter!) with us until it was checked out. Our furry little babies did their best to wake us up by jumping on and off of us and meowing REALLY loud! Thankfully, everything turned out OK (a car battery that was plugged into a charger got fried). I’m just glad we were home with them to get them outside before the fumes in the house got so bad that they may have been harmed. Long story short, our little rescue kitties probably rescued us! What would we do without our beloved pets? Take care and congratulations on your new kitty!
Nancy C. in Utah
Oh Anne, I’m a sucker for an animal story with a happy ending! Marcel is GORGEOUS, look at those eyes! Don’t you worry, Mooch and Marcel will be best of friends and getting up to all sorts of antics before you know it. Truly, what one doesn’t think of, the other will, at least that has been my experience when introducing a new furry family member to my already established ones. Especially cats. Hugs…(and an extra big hug to your hubby for rescuing Marcel HUGZZZZZ)
Beth
What a beautiful cat. What a lucky cat! It WAS meant to be . . . and I’m sure there’s a born quilter there . . . I can see it in his eyes. I hope Mooch comes around soon.
Karen Gonzalez
I so like your husband!!!
I fear Iam just like him. I cannot say no to an animal in need.
I took my dog to the vet for shots, the vet (very nice man) saves animals that people want put down for the wrong reasons. He lets them play in the back halls and rooms to be socialized. I ended up taking one home. I have a weak spot for the handicapped and elderly. They turn out to be the hapiest and best friends.
My 17 yr old cat, came with the house we bought. She she is funny and quite the priss, and we love her dearly.
ina
He’s beautiful!! I love his name, too! I wonder if he knows the dog who starred in The Artist? It’s a French thing. ;p
How good of the vet to keep him and help him find a new home. It would probably ease his owner’s worries to know Marcel is now safe again. :)
Okay, now I’m gonna cry…
Michelle
Anne, God bless you and your husband for giving Marcel a home. Poor little guy. Your post made me tear up. With so much negative stuff going on in the world, reading your post is just what I needed to warm my heart this morning.
Jenny
Congratulations on the addition to your family! He’s absolutely gorgeous – I love those big, glowing green eyes and the little white flecks in his black fur! And I can’t begin to tell you how much it warms my heart that you’ve adopted an adult cat. It’s so hard for adult pets to find homes since everyone wants kittens and puppies. He is such a lucky cat to have found such a wonderful new family. And maybe he’ll inspire you to design another kitty themed quilt. I’d love to see another one of those from Bunny Hill!
Florence
Welcome to Marcel !! He looks very cute !
Florence
Jean
Does Marcel realize that he is living at Bunny Hill? That’s one lucky cat if you ask me!!!
(Good for your hubby!)
selina
When I adopted Tink one of the nicest things anyone said to me was she won the doggie lottery cause she got a loving forever home. I think Marcel has hit the Kitty Lottery. It doesn’t matter what went before, becaue he now has a loving family and siblings to boot.
Sue
Marcel is gorgeous and his eyes-well their amazing. So pretty. Glad your hubby adopted him. He definitely has gone to an animal friendly household.
Laura K
Aw he is beautiful! We had a black cat growing up. He was a short hair though and he was the best cat ever. His name was Gizmo. He had to be put down a couple of years ago now and I still miss him. I hope Marcel brings you as much joy as Gizzy brought us.
D y a
Congratulton on this lovely new housemate!
I’m sure he’ll settle in soon and will think he’s in heaven.
Louise
What a handsome fellow Marcel is. Looks like it was meant to be! High five to both you and your husband for providing a living home for him.
Helen Loughrin
Those eyes!!
Beverley
Well done. I hope you have many purrfect years together.
Kay Mackenzie
Oh how wonderful! Now I have the warm fuzzies. :) Hugs, Kay
Tina
Marcel is just beautiful and your husband is an absolute dear man!! Congratulations on your new kitty!
Kathy R
He is adorable, as is your husband! We have Marcel’s counterpart. Her name is Sophie and we got her six years ago when she was about eight. I had sold our neighbors house and she wasn’t able to take her, so my husband said we would take her (totally out of character!). We were told she was wild and we would never be able to hold her as she had been under the hood of a car when it was started as well. She has a crooked, short tail and her head is a little out of kilter, but we love her! She was always an outside cat before moving here but now she is in the house 95% of the time and when my husband sits down, she’s on his chest sleeping. I love it! She is the sweetest kitty and we are so glad she is part of our menagerie.
Thank you for taking in Marcel!
Andrea
Oh, I love him! He’s so handsome, and reminds me of my sweet Dusty, whom was my kitty growing up. He doesn’t realize how lucky he is to have found his forever home with you!
Kris
My kitty came from a rescue also, what a sweetheart he looks to be!
Jan Clark
What a lovely story, I hope he settles in well. They say cats always chose their owners, he is lucky to have you.
Sharon in Michigan
God bless you, Anne!!!!
greg
Oh he’s so cute! Congratulations on adding a new little friend. I’m sure that he’ll fit in in no time. My cats are both rescued strays, and I’ve been happy that I can provide a good home for them (haha sometimes when they misbehave I need to remind them about where they came from!)
Gwen Windham
Awww… that’s a “chill bump” story for me! :-) When I read about — or hear the story of– something heartwarming, it makes me have chill bumps– sort of like hearing the national anthem playing… :-) Congratulations to Marcel– what a lucky kitty you are to have found such a loving home!! I’m sure his owner would be so happy to know that he will be loved!!! :-)
Sew Create It - Jane
He’s a sweetie and takes a very good picture. Glad you were able to give him a home..I’m sure his owner will appreciate knowing that he’s in such a loving home.
Pam P
Ohmygosh!! I love Marcel, too :) I have a dog and three cats – They can really be a handul but I wouldn’t change a thing! Congratulations on your new baby – Hope he settles in quickly.
Hugs,
Pam P
Yvette
What a beautiful boy! I think he hit the jackpot when he chose your family. Congrats!
Hildy
What a pretty boy you are, Marcel! I’m sure he’s happy to be a part of your family now;-)
Hildy
Carla
We came to getting our schnauzer, when his first owner who loved him dearly just didn’t have the time for him. He was only a year old and completely trained. He has been a blessing to me and my husband, he has been there for us when we were dealing with having an empty nest. Sounds like Marcel is a very lucky kitty to find such a wonderful new family.
mimi'sdarlins
Anne, Marcel is as sweet as can be! I think your husband is right, he was waiting for you. He looks to be a bit suspicious of the camera, but he’ll soon get used to that at your house. Congratulations on your new little arrival, he couldn’t have found a better home.
>^.^<
sunny
Awww..isn’t he beautiful? Did you dh remember the meds for Bitsy? My dh would have brought Marcel home, too.
Vicky
Your sweet husband is my hero du jour!
Janet
Congrats to you all … I can’t resist a pretty face either (2 dogs, 4 cats, 1 bird)!
Karen
Anne – he is beautiful ! The world needs more folk like you and your husband.
Looks like Marcel has found Kitty Heaven on Earth !!
Thanks for sharing.
Karen
Elizabeth S.
We have a cat just like that in physical appearance and he is my cuddle boy. He just loves to be loved! Good luck… and thank you, for rescuing him.
Missy
That exactly like my husband too, in fact we now have six cats.
Melanie
There’s a special place in heaven for people who rescue pets……
Marcia
Thank You! With all my heart!
Donna
Marcel is a little cutie. He will soon be right at home.
Sylvie BG
What a wonderful story, with a happy end as I love !
Marcel is a beautiful cat, exactly the same as mine.
Almost the same… Mine is a girl and her name is Padmé, like in Star Wars !
And your husband is a hero ! :-)
Veronica
He’s handsome, seems a Norwegian forest cat.
I’m sure he will be extra fine with you!
Big cuddles for the new family component!
Janet Dickinson
Bonjour, Marcel! And bienvenue from all of the Bunnyhill fans!!
Rachel
Oh, he is beautiful…so glad he found such warm hearts!!
Sandy G
Marcel is very handsome. I think he looks like he belongs on a fall quilt. Welcome to quilt land Marcel, you lucky cat!
One of my sisters and I let a black cat with those beautiful green eyes, follow us home one night, to my mothers dismay. We named her Panther, never thought about what sex she was. Panther turned out to be female. My mother had much empathy for her when she gave birth to eight little cuties. Panther was comforted much by my Mom.
Donna Liljegren
Your husband is a real hero, and I’m sure that Marcel will come to know just what a wonderful family has taken him in to live out the rest of his days. I’m looking forward to seeing something beautiful that you’ll create in his honor! (Perhaps something NOT related to Halloween, as black cats always have such a hard time because of that association.) He’s going to love living with all of you!
xoxo
Donna
Teresa in Music City
What a sweet boy! I’m so glad you are able to give him a home. It breaks my heart to think of the cats and dogs that are homeless and alone or worse. Marcel looks very intelligent and very loving too. I’m sure he will give you many years of love!!!
Monica
What a handsome cat! I don’t blame your husband for bringing Marcel. I wouldn’t have been able to resist bringing him home either.
Anita
Marcel may not know it now but he is a very lucky cat to find such a loving home as yours.
Robin
I think he is the cutest and sweetest cat. Next to Lucky Cat, that is. He is one lucky cat to have found you and Ross. No matter what, he has his forever home with 2 of the nicest people I know. Am sure St Francis had a hand in this.