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Leave a treat for Studley
Nicknames:
Studman, Studmuffin, the one-eyed wonder cat
Kitty Complexion:
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Quick Bio:
| -mixed breed | -part feral | -cat rescue | |
Coloration:
Gray Tabby
Likes:
Cuddling or grooming other cats, sleeping with me, eating
Pet-Peeves:
Loud noises
Favorite Toy:
nippy ball, catnip pillow
Favorite Nap Spot:
on a box, on a pile of bedding, on the bed
Favorite Food:
ANYTHING! I am STARVING!
Skills:
ability to grow unusual cells, one-eyed wonder cat
Dwells:
indoors
Arrival Story:
Studley was a stray feral cat, caught by my friend. She was coming to visit me that Labor Day weekend, 2002. She said there was a stray in her courtyard, and she thought she could catch him. However, he was feral - and did not trust people. She could take him to one of the shelters there, but felt there was little hope he'd be adopted and he'd most likely be put down after a few days. She asked if she could bring him to me and we could take him to a shelter here, where he'd have a better chance. I agreed. I called several shelters, but all said they were full. I knew the supervisor at one shelter from adopting there, and talked to her. We agreed that I'd foster him until there was cage space, and she'd get me set up with neutering, etc. Meanwhile, they'd get his photo and description up on their web site.
Well, after a couple of months - I couldn't bear the thought of parting with Studley. He got along so well with my girl cats. (Well, he loved them - they don't like other cats, but liked him as well as they could any feline.) He still didn't totally trust me, but was getting better. Shortly thereafter, he began letting me pet him if I was sitting quietly. He'd come and sit by me, and liked being petted and loved belly rubs.
Now, he's pretty friendly - as long as I'm sitting or lying down. He still gets nervous if I approach him standing/walking. He's really changed - from a parasite-infected under 11 pound stray to an 16 pound glossy-coated sweetie-pie. I adopted Omaha later (see Omaha's page), and after a brief introductory period he & Studley became best buddies. Now Ralph adores Studley and follows him everywhere.
Bio:
Studley had to have one eye removed in March 2005, due to severely high eye pressure caused by glaucoma. They found cysts all along his optic nerve. His other eye showed signs of deterioration as well, but is currently stable.
In February 2006, I noticed a small cyst or bump on Studley's left cheek. The vet didn't think it was anything to worry about - but in April it was still there and on April 14 I asked that they remove it. To my shock and dismay, the biopsy report came back that it was cancer and they had not gotten it all. We consulted with an oncologist, and she felt a second surgery was our best option. They made a second elliptical cut around the first one, and removed the slightly enlarged lymph node. Histograph results indicated they got it all. Another surprise - the pre-operative x-rays showed Studley may have either asthma or allergies ("donuts" appeared in the bronchial area) and he may have an enlarged heart. However, a consult with a respiratory specialist deemed them normal deviations.
Studley's only issue at present is his tendency to over-eat. He lost some weight when we eliminated dry food from the house, but he's still overweight, and I need to watch his portions (and that he doesn't eat the other cats leftovers).
Lives Remaining:
5 of 9
Forums Motto:
Feed me
The Groups I'm In:
Hey! You Look Like Me!
The Last Forum I Posted In:
Proposed Chicago MSN legislation would include cats
I've Been On Catster Since:
| June 20th 2007 |
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More than 1 year! |
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Catster Id:
568066
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