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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

1194.0. "Bigfoot Needs a Home" by GEMVAX::RICHTER () Thu Mar 17 1988 09:10

I am sad to report that last week another kitty was abandoned in my
    neighborhood. Before I take it to a shelter, I would like to try
    to find a home for it. This kitty was probably a house cat and is
    very affectionate. At first I thought it was a female, but now that
    I have been able to get closer, I can see it is an altered male.
    
    My neighbor who is also feeding him has dubbed him bigfoot because
    of his paws.  His front paws have extra "thumbs"; his back paws
    a double.  His feet are white, as are his tummy and bib and the
    area around his nose.  Otherwise he is a grey tiger. 
    
    I would take him in myself because he is such a nice cat, but I
    already have two and they are all I can manage.
    
    Please help.
    
    Carol
    DTN 223-9972
    Lexington, MA

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1194.1	a good-luck cat	PBA::DALEY		`Thu Mar 17 1988 09:25`	12
	I unfortunately can't take Bigfoot into my home either as I have reached my limit - But Keep In Mind That : - a double-paw'd cat is supposed to bring good luck into his household so Bigfoot sounds like he'll bring LOTS OF GOOD LUCK into your home with all his extra toes. Sounds like a good deal to me (and since he's already altered so you'd be spared the cost of neutering - that's the first piece of good luck already!).
1194.2	Now let's count ...	MRESS::MIDTMOEN	Andrea and the Gang	`Thu Mar 17 1988 09:50`	14
	My Bigfoot is curious as to how many toes your Bigfoot has. Mine has five toes in back (normal cats have four) and seven (yes, seven!) in front (normal cats have five). I asked my vet about Bigfoot and she said that there seems to be an overabundance of double-pawed cats in the New England area. It seems that sailors felt that double-pawed cats were good luck, so they encouraged the mutation as much as possible! Most double- pawed cats only have six toes, so she said Bigfoot was extra special with seven. Boy did that make his day! Andrea (& Howie & Loki, Fluffy and Bigfoot)
1194.3	5 in back?	ODIXIE::WILKINSON	Southern Area Support	`Thu Mar 17 1988 11:00`	1
	Don't "normal cats" have 5 on front and 4 in back? Mine do.
1194.4	To Count	GEMVAX::RICHTER		`Thu Mar 17 1988 14:09`	9
	I'll count tonight just as soon as I get home and let you know tomorrow how many toes he has (front and back). Good news too. A fellow is coming tomorrow evening to "check him out." This notes file is wonderful. While no prospective parties contacted me, I found a possibility and contacted him. I am very hopeful they will take to one another. Carol
1194.5	Toe Count on Bigfoot	GEMVAX::RICHTER		`Fri Mar 18 1988 10:19`	9
	Bigfoot has an extra "thumb" on his front paws with a hidden claw between the thumb and the regular claws. His back paws have one extra toe also. So he has 6 toes and 7 claws up front, and 5 toes and claws in the back. Those back feet sure look a lot bigger though. Unfortunately, my prospect cancelled, but I've heard from another person, so I remain hopeful. Carol (DTN 223-9972)
1194.6	Any word?	MRESS::MIDTMOEN	Andrea and the Gang	`Fri Mar 25 1988 13:56`	8
	What an unusual arrangement. Perhaps that is extra lucky?! Did you ever get another prospect for Bigfoot? I'd take him but we've reached our limit with three cats. Besides, one can't have more than one Bigfoot per household! Seriously, though, how's it going for Bigfoot? Here's hoping ... !