A man turned up at a Maryland animal shelter a few months ago with his late mother's shy orange cat, and a beautiful note his mother had written to Susie's imagined future family.
The note begins "Dear Friend. Thank you for adopting my friend, Susie."
Over two pages, Susie's owner describes a quiet, treasured life together, over the previous four and a half years.
She shares details about how Susie refused to befriend the household's dog -- and took a long time to warm up to her human mom, too, before becoming a true companion:
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"Susie is afraid of everyone and everything. It took her six to eight months to realize I am her friend ... Susie is unusual but I enjoy her company," the letter reads. "I hope you enjoy Susie as much as I have."
Shelter staff are planning to give this note to the person who adopts Susie.
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