Critter of the Week

Jasper!

We found young Jasper, hungry and homeless, in August of 2010. He immediately became a part of the family. Unfortunately, his life was about to take a very traumatic turn....

...when he was hit by a car and broke his pelvis. Miraculously, he somehow managed to drag himself from the road, all the way through our front pasture, and into our yard where we immediately took him to the vet. He had pins put into place and his tail was removed due to having no circulation to it. The veterinarian informed us that he may never be able to do all the "cat" things that a normal, healthy cat can do.    

Jasper found a best friend in another stray that came to us, little Lizzie:

And Jasper endeavored to show us just how "normal" he could be:

He has an infinity for water that you would not believe! Any running or dripping water he hears draws his attention, and if you ever leave your drink setting around, you better be prepared to clean up a big mess!

Jasper is one of the friendliest cats I've ever known, and his striking "tuxedo" coloring adds such a gentlemanly look to him. He's a very special cat who is loved very much.