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| Name: |
Hamlet
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Age: |
Fifteen years old
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| Gender: |
Male
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Kind: |
Orange tabby
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| Home: |
Juneau, Alaska, USA |
Hamlet
is an extremely special and loving kitty. He turned fifteen this
September! He is a very big boy, usually weighing in around 21 - 23
pounds. I like to say that he is just "big boned". He has grown a bit
overweight in the last few years, but he battled a serious illness
around this time last year, and got down to nineteen pounds. In addition, he
has extra toes on each paw, and is quite tall. When standing, he is as
tall as my kneecap. That is at least one full head taller than most
cats I've met in my life. I do believe he may have some Maine Coon in
his blood -- for that would explain his size and the fact that he
usually "chirrups" (a kind of quick greeting-type purr) instead of
meowing.
Hamlet and I picked each other out when we both lived in Michigan. He
was so tiny then; he fit in the palm of my hand! He grew up quickly,
amusing me with his "chirrup", and entertaining me with his special
talent for fetching tinfoil balls. Now his favorite toy is a
rainbow-colored ball.
I moved to Oregon when Hamlet was two. We spent four long days together
in the car. That was stressful for both of us! Last December, I moved
to Juneau, Alaska, and Hammy enjoyed (not!) his first plane ride. The
first time he heard a big raven squawk loudly here, he ran for cover.
Now he is used to the Alaskan birds. I like to say that Hamlet has
finally found a state that matches his own size!
Another special thing about Hamlet is that everyone he meets gives him a
new nickname (e.g. "Omelet," "Blanket," "Hammers-n-Nails," "Hamilton,"
"Sunpatch"). He has always been popular. When we lived in Oregon, I
once swore that he knew more people than I did! Neighbors and
passers-by would always stop and chat with him.
He is my best buddy, always keeping me company on my deck outside where
we watch the birds together, or in bed at night, before the alarm clock
rudely awakens us!
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