I knew I might be giving Chucky what could be deemed as an unfair advantage when in June I published the story of his adoption to a home 1,300 miles away. But it was too good of a story to pass up, and many readers had asked if he had been adopted yet. Certainly, Pat Hollenack, who shares her home with Kit and Molly, the runners-up, will not feel slighted at Chucky's win. She has contributed to another "come from behind" story in the form of Project Jersey Kitties, published here last week.

I know Verlene Leonardo, who rescued and cared for Chucky at H.A.L.O., and Al, who made the 2600+ mile round-trip to take Chucky to his forever home will be happy by the news. I suspect that Chucky will not care; he already has his reward, a forever home with people who adore him.

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The Cat House on the Kings is an animal rescuers' dream come true. it is also a dream come true for the 16,000 cats and 4,000 dogs saved since its founding 16 years ago by rescue angel Lynea Lattanzio. Amazingly, most of the cats and dogs are able to roam freely through a beautifully maintained fenced 12 acre outdoor area with plenty of trees for shade (and climbing), a pond with a fountain and free access in and out of the main house. Lynea Lattanzio funded the project out of her own pocket for the first several years. As the operation expanded, she attained non-profit status and donations, legacies, and sponsorship now supplement the financial needs.

At any given time there are 500 to 700 cats living on the premises, and each year approximately 500 cats are adopted out to good homes. All the cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and tested for FIV and FeLV. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and for a wonderland like this, a video is even better. Watch the CatHouse on the Kings YouTube video, then visit its web site.