TJ and Maru

When TJ first joined CROW, something about him reminded me of Maru, the chunky round-faced Japanese cat with an unnatural attraction to boxes and getting things stuck on his head. At first I thought it was just the body bulk and the round cheeks: (Maru on left, TJ on right)




Then I realized it was more. (Again, Maru then TJ.)



This was not the first time TJ has done such a thing, but rather just the first time I was able to get a picture.

TJ is a hoot. He is playful and undignified and ridiculous and cuddly and silly and affectionate; he has made himself fully at home and is incredibly happy. Anyone would be lucky to share a home with him, and in the meantime I'm grateful to be so lucky.

TJ has Cancer

TJ, a resident senior, has been diagnosed with feline squamous cell carcinoma--a cancer that affects the skin of cats, most often in and around the facial tissue. TJ's manifests in his right eye, on his nose, and along some of the edges of his ears. He has lost weight lately, but has good energy and astronomical affection levels.

Please keep TJ in your heart, and wish him lovely last weeks (months?) and a gentle passing.

TJ, the Cow Cat

When TJ's humans became homeless, he ended up here with us at CROW. We kept his original name, since everything else in his world had been turned upside down. He's very large, has almost no teeth, and is declawed on his front paws. He getting comfortable in his new digs and made it into the giant human bed last night. His purr reaches the rafters, and as long as there is a human nearby to love on, he can take nearly anything in stride.

Lucas got adopted! And other tidbits...

Lucas went to his new home yesterday and we bid him a fond farewell. Much love to you, Lucas! Have a wonderful life!



My camera and computer are having an extended disagreement, so I can't post pictures of our new arrival yet, but will do so as soon as I am able. TJ is a large neutered and declawed male whose humans became suddenly homeless, so he ended up here with us at CROW. He is sweet and very attached to humans, but is less than thrilled to be surrounded by so many other cats. He's been here less than a week and is adjusting well. Close inspection revealed that he has very few teeth in his big round head, but that hasn't hindered his sizable cow-printed bulk in the least. He is quite a character.

Cats in the main CROW foster home are enjoying a new piece of furniture. Nice, eh? (I have pictures of it in use, but since my electronics won't end their spat, this manufacturer's photo will have to do in the meantime.) Just imagine all the furry goodness.



Sorry the blog is no longer daily--I hope it will be again someday. In the meantime, rest assured that the cats are doing well, the community is coming to know and love CROW, and the CROW blogger is keeping her sanity.