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21 November 2008
Oscar
Robyn's predecessor as alpha cat at Hope Cottages. He died in 2002 aged about 16 or 17
Bryan beat me to the use of the word "formidable"; that was my first thought. There was a cat like Oscar in my neighborhood when I was growing up. Nothing... and no one... challenged that cat!
Robyn's predecessor as alpha cat at Hope Cottages. He died in 2002 aged about 16 or 17
That is a nice portrait of him. I was just reminiscing the other day about am old dog who passed away about the same time.
ReplyDeleteThat's a formidable looking cat with more muscle than fluff.
ReplyDeleteBryan beat me to the use of the word "formidable"; that was my first thought. There was a cat like Oscar in my neighborhood when I was growing up. Nothing... and no one... challenged that cat!
ReplyDeleteThanks Digital. He was a handsome but friendly fellow
ReplyDeleteFormidable is a good word for him. He was fairly small but he was very strong
He has a decidedly "don't mess with me" look, but I bet he enjoyed his fussing too. He lived to a good age.
ReplyDeleteThat is anexcellent description of Oscar! He also would purr for ages
ReplyDeleteAre you sure this is not a picture of
ReplyDeleteMimi on steroids?
I shudder to think what steroids would do to poor little Mimi!
ReplyDeleteShe would probably miss the litter box in greater distances and in greater volume.
ReplyDeleteHaha I think you're right there!
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