Conference misery::feline_v1

4850.0. "Introducing Richard!" by HDLITE::SCOTT () Mon Aug 12 1991 17:48

    Hold onto your chairs Nancy and Alice!
    
    But, introducing Richard (Rin-Rin)...
    
    A very affectionate, outdoor-loving, almost all black, chubby kitty 
    who's made his vacation home a long-term temporary one...
    
    You see, Rici (my cat) and Richard are best buddies.  When Richard's
    owners go away, they leave him with me.  Well, my neighbor Phyllis' Dad is 
    sick and they must go to NJ for an indefinite amount of time to care 
    for him.  Her folks live right off of I-80, and Phyllis wants Richard to
    remain an outdoor cat (if you met him, you'd know why!).  The son 
    (13?) is heartbroken, and wants *me* to care for Richard permanently. 
    They offered to pay all expenses (I think vet bills would be sufficient.)
    They may or may not be moving back to MA after the ordeal, so it's
    unclear how long Richard will be ours (1 year to permanently, I
    imagine).  As much as I was really settled into the idea of *only* two
    cats, again I have *three*.  
    
    Poor Richard is so confused, he spends part of the time at our house,
    and part of the time at theirs.  When I can't find him, I always know
    where to look!  ;')
                       
     
    
    

    Wonderful, Paula!!
    
    Richard is going to need lots of love while he gets used to his usual
    companions being away....and what better place to get it, than yours?!
    Lot's of play mates will absoultly make this easier!!
    
    Congrats, Mom!
    Bonnie

    I just remembered.  I actually showed pictures of Richard (with my
    other kitties) at the last FELINERS party.  That's sort of ironic, huh?

    Hi Paula,
    
    You'll just HAVE TO come out to the desk & show him off to me!! I'll
    show you pix of my kids too! :*)
    
    How's richard settling in?
    
    Bonnie