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Dec. '08 Cat of the Month

January 10th, 2009

Almost caught up for ’08. Pogo is the December Cat of the Month for 2008. Pogo is another Spencer cat, discovered as a kitten of around 14-16 weeks old. I heard his sad meows one day while I was out on the front porch and he gladly came running when I called. I brought him inside, carried him up stairs where Eric was reading on the bed. I plunked this madly purring bit of orange and white fur down next to him and said “Look what I found! Can I keep him?” Pogo was climbing and rubbing and purring all over Eric—he didn’t stand a chance.

Over time Pogo has become more reserved, in fact he does this shrinking thing sometimes when petted. He sees my hand as a limbo stick and goes belly to the ground to avoid contact. Other times I ask him if he’s been in the friendly juice, as he becomes the friendly Pogo of old and delights in human contact. Unlike Tigger, he enjoys the other cats, forming strong friendships and a brotherly attitude towards the younger cats. Sparky is one of his particular snuggle partners and the two of them have appeared in my art frequently. With large ears, beautiful markings and a wistful gaze, Pogo makes a perfect model.

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