So Ashley did the stories of the bunnies at our humble abode, so I'll do the kitty stories.
Bubba-Bubba came to my ex wife and myself when one of her co-workers had an apartment fire and needed him to stay somewhere for a few weeks. Well a few weeks has turned into years. Bubba is a fat and sassy happy cat now (when he's fed) and generally happy. He's overweight but I'm controlling it as much as possible.
Brooks-Brooks came into an Emergency clinic after he was found by someone with his mom and litter mates dead. My Ex brought him home to die basically and he lived (thank God). Brooks used to be the worst cat ever but Ashley the cat whisperer has turned him into a good cat. Brooks has a depth perception problem (especially when it comes to hitting the litterbox). He refuses to be picked up and will only put up with being petted for a few moments. As much as I love Brooks, he has to be one of the dumbest animals on God's Green Earth. I imagine what goes through his head, and the only thing I can come up with is the circus theme or the Benny Hill Theme.
Hope-Hope came from the shelter and is a beautiful silver tabby. She's quite grumpy and happy just to sit in the sun. She wants no attention till bedtime then she feels she has to make up for the whole day by trying to squeeze in a whole days worth of loving in a few minutes. She's one of the most vocal kitties I've ever met in my life and talks back quite often. Ashley likes to say she's just fussing at us and I'd tend to agree
Faith E. Doodle-Another shelter kitty and one that hung on to life till she could get home to her daddy. She had kennel cough and made it through a rough weekend to get home. Faith is very much a daddy's girl. I've covered Doodle quite a bit on the blog
Jack-Jack is very much a changed cat now. Since we've moved, he's become very loving. Jack was from the Humane Society and has extra toes which makes him a polydactyl. He has thumbs and it takes a bit longer to cut his nails. Jack and Doodle came into my life at almost the same time and it shows. They love each other and fight like an old married couple. It's quite funny to watch both of them!!
Well there's the story of my cats. I'll echo Ashley's thoughts and say. "Please Spay and Neuter your Pets". It lengthens their lives and protects them from reproductive cancer. Each year, millions die needlessly in shelters simply due to the fact that they were the product of an unneutered or unspayed animal. Also, if you have the funds, donate to the ASPCA and get your next pet on Petfinder or at a local shelter. There are thousands of purebred animals dying daily at shelters and you'll cherish the fact that you saved money as well as a life in doing so.
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