Jack

Last November, I did a brick story about SEVEN cats.  They were the cats of Mindy Slimmer’s Life.  Mindy still definitely holds the record for most bricks purchased at one time.  WOW.  Then, Mindy gave the ULTIMATE gift - she adopted a Winnie’s Wish cat.  And not just any of the kitties.  Luna had been forced into a life in a cage because of a dietary problem.  She had to be on a special food and could no longer be allowed to free-feed with the cats in the cathouse.  I was heartbroken to have a cat living in a cage.  And then Mindy adopted her.  Luna now has a real home.  Well, Mindy is now honoring another cat with a brick in the Winnie’s Wish Walkway.  Before I turn it over to Mindy, let me copy and paste what I wrote before:

Mindy is the one who suggested we do the brick stories to begin with.  I had planned to put pictures of the bricks on the blog.  Then Mindy suggested to me that maybe folks would like to read the stories behind those bricks.  It was a WONDERFUL idea.  The stories have added a flavor to this blog that is simply delightful.  The bricks in the Walkway are deeply meaningful commemorations of special pets.  The stories have added a richness that enhances the Walkway even more.

Just a reminder that it’s because of Mindy that the brick stories have become a cherished part of this blog.  And now, here’s Mindy:

 Jack started life as a homeless kitten bottle fed until he was old enough to be homed. My sister, the mail lady, was friends with the family that bottle-fed Jack and eventually she adopted him into her family that already had one young cat, Lydia. Lydia was an all black cat that went missing on Halloween a year ago and has not been seen since and it made my sister sad but her lifestyle was not very conducive to taking care of anyone besides herself...she is a young woman that likes to party and uses her living space strictly to shower and sleep...otherwise, she can't stay home for two seconds at a time. Soon...my sister moved out of a house she bought and sold to one of her roommates and moved to a really shoddy neighborhood into an apartment. Jack had had enough of her lifestyle (not staying home with him) and the moves (she has moved so many times in the past year...it isn't funny) so he decided to escape from her apartment when she left the door wide open because she didn't want to make two trips to her car to get her laundry loaded to go to the laundromat. Jack is one of the few cats in the world to become homeless by choice. Yes...I said "by choice." He literally told my sister that he had had enough of her lifestyle and went back to the streets...and my sister being self-absorbed didn't even drop her laundry to run after him like most cat lovers would for their kitty. A month goes by and finally he is spotted by my sister on her mail route. She really hadn't done much to find him except for the fact that my father kept bugging her about why she didn't take care of Jack and find him the night he went missing. Dad was the one that convinced her to hand out fliers in the neighborhood where he was believed to have been spotted. Within 24 hours of the pamphlets, another mail lady spotted Jack and let my sister know. Dad was to help my sister only to find Jack...but as soon as Jack was crated, he was taken home...the Slimmer Puggums home that is...and he is now dad's cat. He is quite a big guy for being all of 3 1/2 years and quite the talker. Jack's full name is Jumpin' Jack Flash Slimmer...for his markings are like lightning and he is quick and speedy. He has lived with us since Dec 8th and hasn't left my dad's bed...he loves the bed and all the manly smells. He is definitely "daddy's boy." :)

 

One more quick thing.  Mindy recently won an item in an auction, and she had that item sent to us.  She alerted me that something was in the mail - for Glitter and Cashmere.   Hmmm.  I thought it was sort of odd that the gift would be for those two cats in particular.  It got me to wonderin'.  I got that item, and now it makes perfect sense.  A FURminator.  A grooming tool for long-haired cats.  Older Daughter has heard really good things about this product.  We're going to try it out this weekend.

Mindy ~ THANK YOU.

Comments

[Kate]

Jack is a beautiful boy, and has found his perfect home. He looks like he is a big boy. Some people just shouldn't take on the responsibility of an animal.

[Random Felines]

Jack sounds like he knew EXACTLY what he was doing. :) Smart boy....

We have one of those furminators - if only we would hold still to let mom use it more often. :)

[ginny& the Fur Family]

Love Mindy's story about Jack and how he became Jumping Jack Flash and the story of her sister and the way Jack chose to leave. Mindy is a great story teller and and a wonderful- mom to the Puggs and the furry ones. This is a very nice brick and the nessage is heart felt. You all will love that furmanator - I was advised to get one by my vet. It pulls a lot of the under hair that makes dander on cats and dogs so bad right out on the grooming table - table in home with plastic bags all over the top -- you can see the stuff coming out on the black plastic that you never knew was on your furry ... Thanks for sharing your story with us all out in blog land...Ginny & The Fur Family

[Andrea and the Celestial Kitties]

Aw, Jack sure knows what he wants doesnt he? And your dad has a good buddy now! Great story!

Kitties in the cathouse would love to have a forever home and a great story of finding where they belong. Won't you give them a chance?

[Brian]

Hooray for Jack, he is one smart boy!

[meowmeowmans]

Great story! Seems like Jack is a pretty smart guy! :)

[Jan (Milo and Alfie's mom)]

So glad Jack eventually found the right home. xx