An Appeal to my F-List
My sister went to Mississippi to visit her in-laws and returned with a flea-infested, malnourished, worm-ridden kitten (Deb can pick 'em!). She definitely saved this little guy from a miserable (and very short, more than likely!) existence. I don't know that I've ever met a sweeter, more amazing little animal. It's as if he knows he was rescued and is doing his damnedest to offer his thanks.
She named him Tater. (We're from New Jersey, so we have to give funny, Southern-sounding names to any pet born south of the Mason-Dixon line. It's how I ended up with a cat named Junior.) He's only six months old, so he's still in 'tot' form, but he'll grow into his name eventually.
Anyway, a few months and several hundred dollars later, Tater is free from worms and fleas, has been neutered, and has even gained a little weight. His early malnourishment means he will always remain a very small cat, but I know Deb will spoil him every chance she gets.
And now for the plea: Tater is nominated for "Pet of the Week" on one of our local TV stations. So I'm begging my f-list to vote for the little kitten whose humble beginnings were easily overlooked by my generous, loving, and amazing sister. I love her so much, and this is but one of the many reasons I wish I could be more like her.
Thanks, f-list! You can click this link to go to the page and vote for Tater (isn't that a gorgeous pic she took of him?) on the right-hand side.
Hurry! Voting ends today!
She named him Tater. (We're from New Jersey, so we have to give funny, Southern-sounding names to any pet born south of the Mason-Dixon line. It's how I ended up with a cat named Junior.) He's only six months old, so he's still in 'tot' form, but he'll grow into his name eventually.
Anyway, a few months and several hundred dollars later, Tater is free from worms and fleas, has been neutered, and has even gained a little weight. His early malnourishment means he will always remain a very small cat, but I know Deb will spoil him every chance she gets.
And now for the plea: Tater is nominated for "Pet of the Week" on one of our local TV stations. So I'm begging my f-list to vote for the little kitten whose humble beginnings were easily overlooked by my generous, loving, and amazing sister. I love her so much, and this is but one of the many reasons I wish I could be more like her.
Thanks, f-list! You can click this link to go to the page and vote for Tater (isn't that a gorgeous pic she took of him?) on the right-hand side.
Hurry! Voting ends today!