Winston


Maine Coon [See My CatsterPlus Photo Book]
Picture of Winston, a female Maine Coon

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"Angel Skinner ~ Rest In Peace Sweet Boy"

Home:West Lafayette, IN  [I have a diary!]  
Age: 7 Years   Sex: Female

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Warm wishes of sunshine and spring to everyone!

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"Warm wishes of sunshine and spring to everyone!"

Reach for that mouse.....

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"Reach for that mouse....."

WHA???  Baby you ate ALL the Kitty Snacks??!!

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"WHA??? Baby you ate ALL the Kitty Snacks??!!"

Taking a  moonlight stroll - stepping carefully so I do not wake up Lizzy - Shhh...

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"Taking a moonlight stroll - stepping carefully so I do not wake up Lizzy - Shhh..."

**Sigh** Yes, Mom, I will pause so you can take another picture.

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"**Sigh** Yes, Mom, I will pause so you can take another picture."

Watching the world below my paws....

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"Watching the world below my paws...."

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Me - under the table

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"Me - under the table"

These are the plants Mommy was working on when I first arrived

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"These are the plants Mommy was working on when I first arrived"

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Nicknames:
Mee-Mee and Winny

Kitty Complexion:
 Activeness 
sleepyvery active
 
 Intelligence 
sillygenius
 
 Curiosity 
not curiousvery curious
 
 Friendliness 
timidaffectionate
 
 Vocal 
not vocalvery vocal
 

Quick Bio:
-cat rescue

Coloration:
Black and White

Likes:
Being left alone

Pet-Peeves:
Baby kitty jumping on me when I want to nap

Favorite Toy:
My fuzzy cat nip mouse

Favorite Nap Spot:
on top of my kitty condo

Favorite Food:
milk

Skills:
I love to lick people and clean them - I guess I am a natural groomer

Dwells:
indoors

Arrival Story:
Winston is a black and white maine coon. She came to me while I was outdoors, planting some pepper plants, in my back yard. It was July, and we were in the grips of a heat wave. I just started planting when this black and white fuzz ball came from behind my house mewing at me. She cautiously approached me and allowed me to pet her. The first thing I noticed was how she felt like a puff of hair - and I immediately went inside to get some milk and water. At that time, I did not have any pets, so I did not have any cat food on hand. I had to feed her something, so I cooked up some ground turkey and fed it to her. I orginally tried to have her as an indoor/outdoor cat (as she really wanted to remain outdoors), until one evening she came home bleeding. Upon further inspection - I discovered that her neck was ripped open. I took her to the animal er, they decided not to stitch her up but gave me some cream to put on her wounds and some medication - so it would not get infected. Ever since then, she has been my indoor cat and she is the Queen of the Felines in my home. I am always amazed that a beautiful animal, like this, would be a stray animal. I figure someone's loss is my gain.

Bio:
Winston is small for her age and her breed. The vet feels this is do to being malnurished throughout her developing years and early adulthood. The Vet, and I, also think she was abused by a man/boy during these early years. If a strange male (human) comes into a room, where she feels she cannot escape, she will hide under furniture or cower in a corner. She then starts to tremble and she is so traumatized by the "unknown male person" that she starts to vomit. It took her 2 years, of constant exposure, to finally get used to my boyfriend, Joe - where he can pet her - and she does not react like she is being tortured or traumatized. Such a beautiful kitty, yet a real cautious and untrusting personality. I think the only reason why she trusted me, when she first came to me, was that she was exhausted, over heated, thirsty and hungry - so she took a chance, which I am glad she did.

Lives Remaining:
8 of 9

Forums Motto:
I'm Watching You...

The Groups I'm In:
"Canadian Kitties" who want to be Friends with all Kitties..., ♥♥♥Love of Pups N Cats♥♥♥, **~spoiled rotten pups and kitties**~, *Games and Friends for All*, Fancypants Cafe, PETS for OBAMA, ~*Dog Park PlayGround and Pawty Place*~, Administrators of Catster & Dogster Groups, Black and White Kitties Unite, Cat Warriors For The World!, Cats of Lafayette, Catster Kimis, Digital Gift Makers Workshop!, Dog Eared Book Club, Fabulous Ferals, Febreze® Pet Odor Eliminator™, For the Love of Cats and Dogs, FOSTER FAMILIES FOREVER, HAVE A HEART, here kitty kitty!, If U Luv 'em, IndyKitties, Maine Coon Madness (mixes and full breeds alike), Maine Coons Rule!, Multiple Cat households!!!, Muppet's Bucket (HQ-approved fundraiser), P*I*F (Paw it Forward), PAWS Angels WAGS for Kindness, Pawsome Pages, Purrs and Prayers For Amelia, PURRS N WOOFS VILLAGE, SCRATCH LOUNGE, The Hazel Lucy Appreciation Society, The Kitties' Club, The Maine Coon Gang, We Can Make A Dream Come True!, Yankee Boxers, Yappy Hour!, ~ Friends Of Emma ~, ~~~*♥Dog Park USA♥*~~~



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Dogster.com: In Loving Memory of CretosA Hero, A Friend, A Protector, An Angel - He will be sadly Missed.

I've Been On Catster Since:
August 21st 2008 More than 1 year!

Stars Given In The Past Month:
Angel Skinner - Rest in Peace


Rosette, Star and Special Gift History

Catster Id:
861724

for 458 days

Meet my family


Lizzy

Angel Skinner
- Rest in
Peace

Baby

Binx

Lennon

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I lost my Meow :(


January 21st 2009 3:02 pm
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Sometime, over the weekend, I lost my "Meow".

I am not a loud meower, I have a dainty little meow and I love to speak to Mom whenever I want to be loved and petted.

Sunday morning, when Mom woke up and went into the kitchen to prepare our breakfast - I opened my mouth to Meow - and a squeak came out! I tried again - and instead of a Meow - another squeak came out. I was frantic - and I went upstairs to see if, somehow, a kitty can actually lose their Meow by dropping it somewhere. I looked under the blankets, in the boxes, even under Lizzy's toys (I thought for sure that dog took my meow) - but no luck - no Meow to be found.

Then I thought - maybe it went on vacation? I am sure Meows get tired too - and sometimes have a nice escape - to kick back and relax on a sunny beach.

Mom had other ideas.....

Dr Heather (**Angel**) was here today - and Mom had Dr Heather check me out too - as my Meow has not yet returned. Per Dr Heather's examination - it appears that I have, quite simply, a sore throat - kitty laryngitis -if you will. But - Dr Heather did tell Mom if my Meow doesn't return in a week or two - that she would have to sedate me and put a scope down my throat to see if there are any polyps that developed, or something else, that has strangled my Meow.

For now - we are treating it as a sore throat.

I sure do miss my pretty Meow - and I am anxiously awaiting it's return.


2009 ~ off to a glorious start~


January 2nd 2009 3:20 am
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2009 has proven to be a joyous time for me and my family.

We started the new year off in a very special way, with attending the ceremony that united my Brother, Skinner, and his Girlfriend, Chelsea Louise ~ as Husband and Wife.

It was a Heavenly Wedding - one that I shall not forget as long as I live. The Bride was absolutely beautiful and radiant. My brother was glowing with pride and love for his beautiful bride.

I never thought I would see this moment - where Skinner would be healthy enough to get married. I wiped kitty tears from my eyes - as the Bride and Groom proclaimed I DO.

Coming back down to earth - I thought it could not get any happier. We found out that today, Binx (my Baby Brother) is one of Catsters Daily Diary Picks!

My heart is bursting with joy and pride for both of my brothers.

2009 really has gotten off to a glorious start!


Introducing...Binx!


December 27th 2008 6:39 pm
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We have been so busy as of late, that we have not had a chance to sit down and paw out our thoughts and the goings on at our house.

We had such a lovely Christmas - thanks to all our wonderful friends that sent us gifts. It really was special to Skinner - he has never received so many gifts, nor felt so special and loved in his life. He was in shock the entire time Mom kept pulling out gifts for him.

Purrs cannot express how deeply touched how my family, and myself were, by the outpouring of love for Skinner. It was truly a special Christmas.

To add to our special Christmas - we added a new family member on December 23rd - the day before Christmas Eve.

I am so proud to introduce you to my new baby brother BINX!

He is a bundle of energy and love. He is a very gentle boy that would not hurt anyfur or anyhuman. He sure has a huge purr box on that little body of his - why I can hear him clear as a bell when he starts his motor!

It was truly a Christmas to remember - and with my deepest Gratitude - I thank every one of Skinner's friends for the beautiful gifts and thoughts of love and Kindred Kitties for letting us add our beautiful Binxy boy to our family.


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