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Rescue Cat Loves to Go on Adventures, Even on a Kayak
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here!
‘Vander was the runt of a fostered litter of four solid black kittens.
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His siblings chewed on his ear, leaving a scar. ‘Vander was named for Evander Holyfield. He decided he would live with us instead of finding a new home. The border collie and tuxedo cat agreed Vander could stay.
‘Vander is what I call a “participater.” Whatever I do, wherever I go, ‘Vander goes. He loves to ride in a vehicle, especially with the window down so he can feel the breeze in his whiskers.
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His hobbies include bird watching, fishing and cart surfing at pet stores. His grandma lived in assisted living a two-hour drive away and ‘Vander loved to go visit the folks there.
Once I pick up his halter and leash, he’s ready to travel. ‘Vander is a ninja, mini-panther, Nightfury dragon cross. His all-time favorite happy place is riding on the bow of a kayak. He demands to go out on the boat by standing at the garage door and yelling, “ME-OWT!”
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This story was submitted by Nancy Jacobson in support of The Cat House on the Kings. To read other stories from the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest, click here!