Jack

May 2012

Jack came to be ours when our daughter came crying that her roommate was taking him to “the pound.”  Jack had been found in the middle of the road as a kitten.  The roommate took him in, but provided no medical care and when it was determined that the roommate’s boyfriend was allergic to cats, Jack’s future didn’t look bright. 

We couldn’t let this smart affectionate easy going kitty be surrendered to an unknown fate.  So at 9 months old Jack came to us.  For the next 14 years he’s been entertaining us with the usual kitty back flips, suitcase play, and romps with Sam, Sweetie, Charlie and Clark.

Jack has his own unique approach to the world.  He drinks out of his paw, rather then lapping from a bowl.  If he gets shut in a room, no problem.  He jumps on the handle to let himself out.  When the grandchildren invade…it’s a party.  The more the merrier.  But when contractors come they have to be checked out.  Those that get an affectionate rub are the good guys.  Those that get a hiss are the ones who end up botching the job.  His premonitions are uncanny.  We’re almost to the point that if Jack doesn’t approve, we’re leery of a contractor.

Dr. Berger says he’s a descendent of original Grand Rapids cats because he has one white dot on his back.  She’s never seen that anywhere but on G.R. cats.  Jack has had some challenges with benign tumors-One 3 years ago in the back of his mouth and a current one on his leg.  He has slowed down, but he’s lived a long happy life and we’re so glad to have him in our family.

Mary King