July 6, 2009

• Sweet Old Henry

  Here is our lovely and much furrier kitty after four months of hangin’ with us in his new home. As you can see, Henry is a very fuzzy and contented-looking creature compared to the day we got him home. He is sweet-tempered and patient . . . not shy around new people or even the odd canine guest . . . and adores as much attention as we care to lavish on him. He is so soft and silky that everyone just wants to bury their hands in his fur, which exactly accords with his nefarious schemes! His favourite activities include eating, stretching out on laps, and rolling in catnip while disemboweling imaginary enemies, paws waving hilariously in the air.

  I am sorry to say that his feet seem pretty messed up from the previous owner’s veterinarian’s complete declawing. Declawing seems unfortunate at best — but why declaw the back paws too? I never imagined that anyone would ever do that. He doesn’t like his paws touched at all, they seem very sensitive.

  My only regret with wee Henry is that I wasn’t around for his kitten stage a decade ago. With that white ruff and four white paws, he must have been devastatingly cute!

  

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