Thomas
This is my "Critter". Also, my "Beastly One" and "Animalian Thomas"
(pet names). He started out as "Major Tom", after the Bowie tune
"Ashes to Ashes", but he just didn't end up being a Major Tom in temperament.
He's a Domesticated Shorthair, born Aug 1990, "indoor cat". I always
call him "aggressively friendly", because of how he seeks human attention.
He also comes when I call his name, though "I know the kitty / Doesn't
like to be called".
Thomas LIVES for his regular trips to the bowl of Cosmic Catnip,
and is currently being fed Purinia Veterinary Diet DM, on account of having
a diagnosis of type II feline diabetes. He trots up bravely each
evening when I come home, to take his shot of 50 microliters of U-40 insulin,
which is immediately followed by dinner. The cat, indeed, is driven
by his feed.
(Here
is someone who knows how to relax!)
Actual comments about Thomas from his part-time care-givers at
Woodlawn Kennels, 8340 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA ((703) 360-6161)--back
when I lived in that area:
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Such a sweetie!
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Very sweet. (2x)
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Loves to have back & head scratched.
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A real love--reaches out & grabs you.
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Very playful.
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Loves attention.
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Such a love--really enjoys being loved.
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Such a love--great kitty--Kennel favorite
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Great kitty--we all love him!
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Very affectionate.
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Love. Very affectionate.
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Sweet--glad to see anyone.
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Sweet kitty--loves to be pet
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Great Kitty -- always does very well -- loves to be pet.
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Really a lap Kitty--did very well
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Would rather be petted & held than eat--great guy.
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Sweet. (2x)
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Sweet & as personable as ever --
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One handsome, terrific cat. Very outgoing as always.
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