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| Name: |
Raymond
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Age: |
Unknown
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| Gender: |
Male
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Kind: |
Domestic Shorthair
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| Home: |
Medfield, Massachusetts, USA
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I
would like to introduce you to Raymond - a cat aptly named because indeed
everyone does love Raymond, and understandably so since it would be difficult
to imagine a sweeter guy or better cat companion. Raymond and I start each
morning with a "walk" outside. I put him in a harness and leash, an indignity
he has reluctantly learned to accept since it is the only way he is allowed
outside. Sometimes he spends these "walks" exploring every nook and cranny of
the yard, or watching the squirrels run around, or chasing flies and other
creatures, and sometimes he just lays down and enjoys being in the sun and
fresh air. Raymond is a voracious hunter. He quickly took care of my mouse
problem and he loves to visit his aunt and uncle who have chipmunks living in
their basement.
Raymond loves to have visitors - the more the merrier if you ask him. The
more people around, the more chance for affection, attention, and someone
willing to play with him. Of course as far as he is concerned, all visitors
are here for just those purposes. And, like all cats, Raymond loves to sleep
and he loves to eat. His favorite visitors, offers to go outside or to play
are all ignored if it's naptime. If you are looking for a cat to get you out
of bed early in the morning, Raymond is not your guy. Raymond has a good
appetite and keeps up his "muscular build" by being alert to whatever may be
on my plate. After all, it's hard to resist home cooking when most of ones
meals are from a can!
I'm not sure Raymond's favorite activities are much different than other cats.
It is his easy-going, sweet and affectionate nature that makes him special. I
became Raymond's foster mother when he was in a six month quarantine at the
Medfield Animal Shelter as the result of "wounds of unknown origin." It was
almost certainly being hit by a car that left him with one eye, a permanently
damaged jaw, and a tongue that often sticks out of his mouth. In spite of
four surgeries in the past year, Raymond continues to enjoy life, people, and
new adventures. When I became Raymond's foster mother, I was adamant that he
would not stay beyond the quarantine period. Here we are almost a year later
and Raymond is a permanent member of the family and a constant source of
happiness, laughter and entertainment.
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