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
Madonna Kay
Marcel is beautiful! I have loved black cats for as long as I can remember and have been lucky enough to have had a few. Marcel is a lucky guy to have found such a great family!
Mama Spark
Oh Anne, he is gorgeous!! I just know he and Mooch will be great chums. I forsee black cats in the Bunny Hill pattern future now too = )
Monica
Marcel looks just like our Pinch, they could be related!
Vicki
Oh, my!! What a WONDERFUL boy!! Marcel is just GORGEOUS!! Congratulations on your newest addition….and, what a wonderful story! We’ll be looking for the next quilt starring him! Smoochies to you all!!
Kati R.
This is such a heart warming story. I hope he’ll settle in and will get along with the other cats.
ina
Dresden Plate anyone?? Marcel?? ANYONE??!! Dang, it isn’t the 5th of the month. :( I’ll have to wait until manana…manana…
gloria g.
Yes, this is again, an adorable guy. But I third the motion for a cute black kitty quilt pattern!
Pauline
Marcel is so lucky to have waited so patiently for the purrfect family to adopt him. There is so much kitty and doggie luving to go around for all the Bunny Hill pets….the purrfect home for Marcel and eventually Mouch will agree and they will be best buds…a happy happy day at the Sutton home when Mr BH came home from the vets!…..hugs Pauline
Donna
Marcel is adorable!! So lucky to have found a new home and owners to love him! I’ve always found that when you introduce a new pet to a home, give them time and as long as they all get the same amount of attention – they sort it out
leanne
I love your husband – lucky Marcel to find such a wonderful new home (and he’s gorgeous by the way) – this is my second visit today too and I’ve had tears both times :)
Barb
I’m commenting again, but just to ‘second’ the idea of a black cat BOM — what a great idea!!
Bonnie
what a lovely addition to your family..
Robin Gold
I keep coming back to look at the photos of your sweet Marcel! Those photos could be of our Little (not any more!) Guy, who we officially named Guy Noir. I hope Mooch adjusts quickly to Marcel. He certainly looks like a sweetheart! Bless you all for taking him in.
Vickie
How sweet of your husband! I got one of my cats from the vet. He had been there a long time as well. Apparently he didn’t work out at several placements and the question was if it was more humane to put him down since he didn’t seem adoptable or continue to leave him at the clinic. Luckily the vet’s wife knew we had recently lost a cat and that we had a quiet house. I had him until he cancer took him.
threeundertwo
How sweet of Marcel to adopt your husband like that!
threeundertwo
And can I throw in a vote for a black cat BOM? Please? I’m sure he’d like to pose by some pumpkins…
Nancy C.
I think everyone has already said it but what a wonderful thing to see on this Wednesday morning. Little blessings make big differences! Welcome to the Sutton home little Marcel.
Tanis
Marcel is beautiful, Anne! You have a great husband to just bring Marcel home without stopping to think about it. I love the fact that your four-legged friends are all just part of the family.
I laughed and laughed at Chelsea’s reaction to Kim’s Dresden Bug! I could just see Chelsea’s concern, and it was priceless!
Gretchen
Oh Anne, I have tears in my eyes at this wonderful story. Please give your husband a big hug for me for being such a wonderful person. Marcel is just so handsome and he is one lucky black cat after such a sad time in his life. As a weak soul for stray cats (I have 4), you and your husband’s amazingly kind spirit towards Marcel touches my heart. Bless you all at Bunny Hill house.
Jackie R. in NC
Wow, he captured me with your first photo :D
Thanks for sharing, I just adore “meant to be….” stories and I’m thankful he now has y’all and you Marcel (his name is so cool).
Gail
I am not a cat person (allergic, unfortunately) but he is a beauty. How wonderful that he now has a forever home. Dare we hope… a black cat BOM????? wouldn’t that be wonderful too.
Amy DeCesare
Oh, my gosh…once my husband went to the pet store to pick up guinea pig food and came home with 2 Chinese dwarf hamsters. {He’s not allowed in there any more without a “responsible” adult!”} But they were an awesome addition to our younger family, I must admit! Marcel and you are lucky to have found one another! We just had a scare with our sweet dog, Ginger, and can’t imagine being without her either.
Bari Jo Moore
Oh Anne! This made me cry. I cannot image the relief that Marcel’s previous owner must feel knowing their sweet pet is going to be well cared for. I love that the vet took him in to find him a home and I love that you are giving him a forever home! Man you opened the flood gates and it just makes me love you all the more! I really enjoy your blog and all your sweet patterns and fabrics and BOMs. You have the biggest heart and bless so many! :0) Hugs to you! Welcome home Marcel!
Barb
there are angels on earth amd I do believe Marcel found a new home with two of them! Blessing to both you and your sweet husband for giving Marcel a wonderful home. I think some else asked this, but we would love to see a picture of your hero husband with the huge, loving heart. (how could it be otherwise? You two must make an awesome team!!) And be sure to share more pix of Marcel, Mooch, Bitsy, Chelsea …and Well, the whole gang!
VickiT
OOh what a beautiful cat. Hubby did a great job rescuing that poor little guy.
shannyn
AWWWW…he’s so CUTE! And well done to your husband for bringing him home. It always breaks my heart when I go to the shelter and see the animals whose owners have passed away. They look So Sad and forlorn. I’m tearing up now, gonna go look at cute kitty pics!
kathy
the lord said you never know when you are in the presence of an angel
so treat everyone kindly…(~.~) thus speaks your home & world..
Bless you & your sweet husband for always having a kind loving heart
because it will *that* kindness The Lord always sends back to you…
Blessings
Joanne Moore
Absolutely wonderful! Your husband is St. Francis! Marcel is a darling kitty! Is Marcel talkative? My daughters black cat Maynard is the most vocal cat I have ever heard. What would life be like without these dear creatures? marcel will return the love and care you give him a thousand times more!
Leigh Knox
That happened to me once – but it was a little dog named Gizmo. Best friend/dog I ever had. Marcel is a very blessed little guy and he will give you guys so much joy. Give your hubby a hug for being a great person.
kate spain
Marcel is one lucky kitty to have crossed paths with your huge-hearted husband!!! Meant to be for sure. I’m so sorry to hear that the former owner is dying…if possible, maybe someone can let them know that Marcel is safe and happy so they might be at peace in knowing that. Big hugs and love — from Franny and Lou too!
pdudgeon
awwwww, such a sweet kitty! rescue cats are so special. hope all of you get to enjoy marcel for a very long time.
Shannon
You and your husband are such dear people. Welcome to your
new home darling Marcel!
Donna
Who says guys don’t have soft spots! Welcome to your new home, Marcel!
JudyCnNC
Your husband’s heart and love is as big as yours – and Marcel is so fortunate that he waited for you to find him and give him love. He is a darling. Judy C
Helen
What a beautiful little boy! And your husband is a legend!
BARBIER renée
From France,
You and your husband are some body very lovely, i wish you many happy days with Marcel and all your pets!!!
plein de bisous de la France, renée
Marsha J Smith
Oh, Anne, you are so lucky to have such a pretty boy join the household! Marcel is a very blessed kitty, and he and Mooch will come to be good buddies. Enjoy him!
Linda
You are one lucky lady. Marcel looks like a real love. Reminds me of my Zach who adopted me about 10 yrs ago when he needed someone to take care of him. I wish you all well!
Mary T. Salmon
Heaven sent!! Some things are just meant to be…
Love,
Mary
ellen
Marvelous Marcel. He is gorgeous.
Nancy H
Please post a picture of your wonderful husband. We are all incredibly jealous already! He’s the kind of man you deserve. Marcel is so smart to have waited for him. He and Mooch may never be buddies ( he IS horning in on Mooch territory) but I’m sure they will learn to at least peacefully coexist in your wonderful household. At least he has the dogs won over! I’m looking forward to many future pictures of M&M together in your studio!
Dona Reynolds
How wonderful of you! I have rescued all of my animals and you will never regret it. They become so special!
Christine & Shellie
Anne – Marcel is just beautiful and he couldn’t have a found a more wonderful home!
gloria g.
What a beautiful guy! So glad your husband felt the pull of sharing your home with him. So many times husband’s put the nix of (another) baby. But he found a wonderful home. All will settle in I’m sure. We need more pictures of this handsome one……he is a keeper!
gloria g. South Carolina
DeAnna
Awww, Marcel is precious! Bless you for taking in an older cat. They so need love, too!
KatieQ
What a sweet heart (that applies to both Marcel and your husband). I don’t think I could have resisted that sweet face, but Mooch will always be my favorite.
Sharon O
What a sweet black kitty, I miss my own. I had one for over 19 years named Spook. He walked across the road one night and never came home. Then I had a black cat named Hannah, she lived to be around 12 ended up having diabetes and an uncontrolled bladder/kidney infection. Black cats are my favorite other than a ‘good little calico’…
take care… he is adorable.
Allie
God bless your hubby and you…Marcel is gorgeous and I’m sure he’ll settle in. I’ll pray for his former owner.
Colleen
You brought tears to my eyes with that first picture of Marcel! He is so sweet! Your husband is a doll! Give him a big hug for me!
Lynda
Oh, Anne. Please don’t take this the wrong way, but I LOVE your husband. :)))
A week ago Saturday my husband and I brought home two 8 month old marmalade tabby boys to add to our family. They’re from the same rescue organization where we got our previous cats. People always say we’re so wonderful for adopting rescues, and the kitties are so lucky, but (I imagine you might agree with me here) we’ve received *far* more over the years from our darlings than we’ve ever given them.
Bless your hearts and I know in time Marcel (LOVE his name!) and Mooch will be getting along just fine.
Sandra
What a sweet little guy I am sure he will really love your home and all of your other animals. He is one lucky boy getting to live with you.