This is the story of Walter, the One-Eyed Wonder Cat.

Over a Christmas trip to Texas in 2014, Andy and I decided that we were ready to welcome a new furry loved one into the family. I began perusing the La Plata County Humane Society website and saw a photo of a skinny, part Siamese/part tabby cat named Walter Matthau. He was almost nine years old already. He was a handsome fella. I fell in love.

On January 2, 2015, we made our way to the shelter as soon as it opened. Walter nuzzled us throug...