The creature appeared suddenly to my left. She was beautiful, wild and wary. She almost darted in front of me, but a noise from the opposite direction startled her, and she backed away.

This was the first time I had seen the creature in months. I had feared the worst, but always had hope that I would come across her again.

Her name is Stanzi, and she is the craziest cat I have ever known. She hisses and spits and purrs at the same time. She almost ran in front of my car while on the way home Wednesday. I sent my husband out to search for her, but she has eluded us again.

Come home kitty!! I miss you!