Uh oh, folks... You've opened the wrong door! This is the ladies dressing room! You want the "main" room. The kitties will make their debut in the "main" room. It's on the other side of the red curtain. What time is it? Thought I had a few minutes left to oversee the final rehearsals, but it looks like the shelter opened a bit early in anticipation of the crowd. Well, as long as you're already here, I suppose it's okay for you to take a peek. Take a quick look around and then I'll escort you to the main room where "The Kitty Personals" will take place.

Don't they look dazzling? And they've all promised to mind their manners and put their best paws forward.

Oh, dear! I didn't introduce myself. I'm Bella. A beautiful queen size tabby with chocolate stripes and chubby cherub cheeks who just lives to eat. Today's a big day around here and we're all "puttin' on the ritz" for this event. We've been redecorating the shelter and rehearsing for this extravaganza for months. Elaine, our President, imported that luxurious crimson-red French curtain for us to pose in front of, and one by one the kitties are getting groomed and prettied up to stand in front of it to meet you in the hopes of getting adopted. Hear the music? She even hired a band! Once we get inside I'll take center stage and tell you a bit about us and the shelter we live in. And then, as soon as all of my roomies are ready, I'll call them up on the stage one by one and they'll introduce themselves to you via the long awaited--- not to be missed "Kitty Personals." Tell ya what. Since the mens dressing room is just next door, suppose it's ok to let you peek in there too.

The tux with the Elvis sneer is Brut. A real casanova, that Brut. Handsome as they come. But, if you ask me, he's trouble with a capital T. Listen! Elaine is calling me... and I think I hear the crowd! We'd better get in there so that I can plop my fanny on that antique bench and begin. Dont wanna keep the people waiting. It's the door to the right. Let's go.

Getting so nervous that I'm gonna forget my opening line. Let's see... it's: "Welcome. We are Kings Highway Cat Rescue." No. It's "Welcome to Kings Highway Cat Rescue." That's it! "Welcome to Kings Highway Cat Rescue." And then I'm supposed to smile. Let's get inside. Tophot is waiting to introduce me to the crowd. It's to the right, folks. Right through that red curtain. Brut is waiting to welcome you.

"Bella is about to make her entrance. It's time to play the number from the Lion King... Can You Feel the Love Tonight. Ready? One! Two! Three!   Hit it!"

Gee! Look at all those people! Is all that applause for me? *blush* Wow! Look at that band! Follow me in. I'll get you seated...