Pets: August 2005 Archives

One of Winston's most defining features is his extra-long proboscis. Yep, kitty has a big nose. Not just a big nose, but a long one, too. When we first got him back in late November at a Kitty Kind Pet Co adoption at Union Square, he hadn't grown into his nose yet and was just a scared little kitty hiding behind our toilet (see inset photo). We were told he was a year-old cat who had been rescued, and though we were supposed to get his medical records faxed to us, they never came. Winston, according to our vet, is probably two or three years old. He was just so skinny when we got him, that he appeared to be just exiting kittenhood. A good, healthy five or so pounds later, Winston is enjoying life. He's gotten over his extremely stinky poop problem (thank the kitty litter gods) and now contents himself with eating and an alternating schedule of annoying and loving on Sebastian, our original kitty who needed a friend. He also enjoys sitting on people's shoulders and perching in easy reach of humans for extra affection.

Somtimes you've gotta defend your baby. Sure, this attention-grabbing Winston is cute, but there are other Winstons out there, and I thought I'd give my kitty his due! However, I'd hate to short my other lovely, Sebastian, and so I'm starting with one of their many man-love photos. Winston's on the left, Sebastian's on the right, and as you can see, they are holding hands.