My name is CASPER it used to be JASPER. I was brought up by my first Mummy and Daddy and lived with then until I was seven. One day I went out side to do what all good Cats should do, and when I went back home I found I could not get back in. Why, I do not know, my Mummy and Daddy had gone. Where to I do not know. My luck must have been in because I was found by the Cat Protection League. Although I was well looked after and they were very kind, I was kept in a pen outside. I am an inside Puss and love cuddles. Good job it was summer. After several weeks, some people came and inspected me, what an insult. I was then delivered to their home. I thought " good cuddles at bedtime". Instead, I was put in the garage. Why, I do not know. I was so unhappy. The next day I was taken back to the Cat Protection League, I felt like dying. I had done nothing wrong. By this time it was November and cold. But I could not complain my bed was heated. Then one day a grey hair Gentleman came with his Granddaughter. I thought " Not again" and decided not to come out of my box . The top was removed and the Gentleman picked me up. The way he held me , I knew that he was going to be my new Daddy, so I decided to purr to him. I was then given to the young Lady. Well what can I say, I was in Heaven. The Lady who was looking after me delivered me to their home. I had a good look round and knew that this was the place. No doors shut.....and what a welcome, the whole Family was there. When the Lady had gone, I was allowed to do what I liked, ( within reason ), so I decided to be good. What toilet facilities. The Loo was completely enclosed. Privacy. That night when my new Mummy and Daddy went to bed, I was invited to join them. Well what can I say. " Home at last and food in every room ". I did not mind my name being changed to Casper. My new Mummy and Daddy also had a little dog, about my size,called Heidi. She told me all about my new Family and how loving and caring they are. She has since gone to Heaven. I have a back garden to play in. It is well fenced and I feel so safe. My Dad even puts the lights on for me when it gets dark. People call me fat, but my Dad gets upset be cause he says I am just well built. Mind you, I did get stuck trying to go through the cat door. I had been in my new home for about three months when the Cat Protection Lady appeared. My back went up, my fur stood on end and I went for her. " I am not leaving here without a fight" I said. But I should have known better. My Mummy and Daddy love me and I am here for good

CASPER MANN ( Mr ) Dictated to my Dad Richard Mann