Birthday: June 6th 1999 Coloration: Seal Point Likes: pets and snuggles and brushings Pet-Peeves: unexpected noises; Benjamin Favorite Toy: fur balls Favorite Nap Spot: the cat perch in the bedroom window Favorite Food: We Pity the Kitties cat treats Dwells:
indoors Arrival Story: Adopted him from the Siamese Rescue Center of Virginia. My Siamese cat Zachary had recently died from a very aggressive oral cancer. I thought I might wait a bit before adopting another cat because I also had my sick mom living with me who needed a lot of my attention. A very understanding cat-loving friend suggested I just go to a shelter and look at the kitties. I couldn't do that because I get too upset at shelters. I saw an add for Siamese Rescue somewhere and something was pulling at me to look at the website. Well, I saw all those needy faces there, and I couldn't put it off. There were many kitties, and I sent a few inquiries. Then Hershey arrived at the rescue, and his picture was posted. The picture made him look like he had big, goofy googly eyes which he definitely does not have in person. I knew i had to have him, so I put in my application. I went to the Center to get him. He had only been there for a week and a half, so they didn't know his personality very well. The door was open to his cage, but he just sat in there looking somewhat dejected. He let me pet him though, and I explained that i was there to take him to his furever home. I'm not sure he believed me, but he didn't put up any resistence when we put him in the carrier and didn't say a word the whole ride home. Bio: Hershey is a very mellow, somewhat timid kitty. He hates loud noises and even not-so-loud noises. If something takes him by surprise, he growls and runs off even if that something is me. He doesn't have a very Meezerly meow; it's very quiet, but he learned that using it gets him attention. He is not a lap cat and doesn't often sleep with me, yet he loves attention. He always greets me at the door. When he sees me come towards him, he rolls over and exposes his tummy for belly rubs and kneads and purrs all the while. He can be very playful, and I have seem him leaping and twisting and jumping chasing little fur mice and other little furry and sparkly toys. He's a lover not a fighter, therefore he and Benjamin must be separated. He never learned to put Benjamin in his place. Lives Remaining: 9 of 9 Forums Motto: Hide first; ask questions later. The Groups I'm In: "Cobblestone Square", ♥ Angel Circle of Love for Simba ♥, Brusselball, Cookie & Candy Cats, for meowing out loud, For The Meezers!, Meezer Junction, Olde Furts, Pawsome Pages, Purrz fur Palz, SIAMESE LOVERS Around the World Act II, The Pampered kitty's group, Voki Madness! The Last Forum I Posted In: Gift Shop page not fully loading
I don't know what Ben's problem is. He is a daily diary pick, but he's too busy complaining about treats. I don't know why he likes those freeze-dried raw things so much. They didn't do anything for me. I prefer the salmon treats.
I wonder if I have any friends around any more. Maybe I can get back into things here again. Spring is coming, and it's time to get out and play.
We just want to take a moment to wish all of our friends happy holidays. This year started out badly but is ending up pretty good. Mom found a full-time job in June and a part-time job in September. Us kitties are doing okay too. Mom is off all next week, so we get to have lots of quality time with her. Enjoy this wonderful time of year! Luv, Hershey
Haven't been around for a long time. It's hard when I have to wait for mom to help me because she doesn't have time. She spends all her time again looking for jobs. The temp to perm job she took isn't working out. The office is always closed for no reason, like today. The guy owes the agency money, so Mom doesn't want to accept a permanent position with him. She'll never get any hours and/or she won't get paid for them! She took another chance and paid lot of money to have her resume redone for a career change, but she's not getting any calls.
I'm doing okay though. I had a bit of intestinal upset the other week, so Mom took me to the vet. Since I'm an older guy, they did blood work, and it was all just fine. The weather's turned cold again. We're supposed to get snow on Sunday! I'm staying warm. I was starting to feel frisky with the warmer weather. I've been chasing my mousies and AnnaDee too. Yesterday, I decided to pee on the rug Mom puts by the front door when it rains. I could tell she didn't like that too much, but she didn't say anything. I'm feeling sad too because several friends have gone to the Bridge over the past year or so. :-(
Well, some day I hope to be back here on a regular basis again. Hope you all are doing well.
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