It all started on a cold snowy February day. I think I was born in a shed or garage or some unheated building because I remember being very cold. Somehow I became separated from my mom and I was wandering along by the side of the road. I was so frightened! I was sick, cold and very, very tired.

A kind man saw me and rescued me before I could be hit by a car or something worse happened. I didn't know how dangerous it was outside. This nice man couldn't keep me, but he knew I needed care, so he brought me to Southtowns Animal Hospital, but I didn't know that was what it was called then.

It was heaven. I was surrounded by a crowd of wonderful girls who warmed me, petted me, fed me, and brought me to Dr. Winkle to get better. The girls begged Dr. Winkle to let me stay here forever and be the mascot. (I didn't know what a mascot was then, I was too little. Now I know mascot means I can do anything I want and not get in trouble.) Dr Winkle was so nice because he said "YES!"

Dr. Winkle wanted me to be named Newman because of some TV show. I don't know what TV is, but I think Newman is a good name.

I was delighted to be part of this family. Sometimes I was very mischievous. One day Dr. Winkle left his bologna sandwich on the table and it smelled so good! I took it out of the brown paper bag he kept it in, then I had to take it out of a clear bag, knocked it on the floor and ate all the bologna. He was upset, but forgave me. I guess I should have left him one slice, and not eaten it all.

Once, when I was still a little kitten, I decided to sleep in one of the front office drawers, much to the dismay of everyone because they couldn't find me, and had to stay late looking for me, but, eventually I stopped being a kitten and became a fine young man and behaved myself.
I feel so lucky because many of us with such a terrible start to life don't end up so loved. Over the years I was able to pay back all the kindness everyone has given me by saving several of our patients lives by donating blood for transfusions.

Unfortunately, I am too old for that now, but I can still answer questions for our newsletter, and be friendly to all that visit me. I thank everyone for asking about me when you come to my home at Southtowns Animal Hospital. I am looking forward to seeing you all...if I'm not in the middle of a nap that is. Naps are important.

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