Year 2023 Tributes

For pet names beginning with "N".

Naughty, 2011 - 02/09/2023

Naughty was a TNR kitten who ended up living indoors with me for almost 10 years. He had the distinction of being the only feral I've trapped twice--food was that important to him.

After feeding him outside for his first year of life, when I moved it was only fair to take him along. However, he didn't react well to being put in a carrier and transported, resulting in skittishness that lasted the rest of his life. From that point on, he and I had an understanding that he would be left alone and not touched. However, he lived comfortably in the house and had 10 good years of quality life.
 
Because of an upcoming move, and because he seemed a little lethargic, recently I made the decision to catch him and take him to the veterinarian for an exam. To my shock, bloodwork revealed that he was in an advanced stage of diabetes. The vet was surprised--he seemed outwardly healthy--she had even given vaccines before the lab finished, because based on his appearance she didn't think he had any major health issues. Because there was no way to handle him for treatment, I made the decision--with the vet's recommendation--to euthanize. At least his illness was discovered before his condition deteriorated significantly.

He was named "Naughty" because the end of his tail constantly twitched, as though he was always contemplating or carrying out some mischievous activity.

The photo shows him glaring at me after ripping up some carpeting, one of his favorite hobbies. He was a very sweet boy who also enjoyed sunbathing, playing with other cats, and treats. He is much loved and missed.

NORMAN ROSE, July 19’th 2023

Nutmeg, 11/6/2011 - 12/3/2022