October 7, 2005
The Most Elusive Cat In The House
I thought for a change I would post a picture of our most elusive cat in the house, Salem.
Salem was born just before I met my wife, and was a present from my mother-in-law to my stepdaughter. In fact, the first time I met my stepdaughter she was holding a very small Salem in her hands. When introduced to me she didn’t ask how I was, or say she was pleased to meet me, instead she held up her kitten and asked me if I would like to hold her. It made a lasting impression. We share a love of animals. In fact, she often tries to tell me Thalia is her cat. (Sorry, the name on the receipt is mine.)
Salem is now a whopping 24 pounds, and has such thick fur and undercoat that she must be shaved every few months. FIFTY DOLLARS! But, I love her. She is very quite, doesn’t move much, and though seems to prefer isolation, is very affectionate.
Remember the Friday Ark at The Modulator, and the Carnival of the Cats this Sunday.
Posted by Jeff at October 7, 2005 6:54 AMEdloe was about 24 pounds... does Salem haul herself up on things instead of leaping on them?
Posted by: Laurence Simon at October 7, 2005 9:10 AMI don't think Salem has leaped in years. If she is able to get one of the dog beds before the dogs do, she is set for the day. If not, and she wants someplace cozy, she does indeed need to haul herself up onto whatever it is.
When she rests on the floor, she looks like bloated road kill. I will try to catch her at it and post a photograph. It's a riot.
That is one big kitty cat. My old cat, Max, weighed in at 18 pounds. He was pretty docile, except when fighting with other cats--then I couldn't believe how fast he could move! Of course, when he went over the fence, I always said it sounded like O.J. coming home "the back way".
Posted by: Frank L. at October 9, 2005 5:02 PM