PAWTRAIT GALLERY

These are the cats who have been featured in the Straight Arrow newsletter.

They were interviewed by John Hosum.

Leo (The Lion King)

He lives with John in Bldg D

“I was found living in the tall grass near John’s sister’s home in rural Pierce County, like a lion living in Africa’s Serengeti wildlife reserve.  My front paws had been declawed by my former owner, so it was hard for me to catch food to eat.

“When I was found, I had a few scabs on my back from fighting off other animals and one of my front paws was swollen and infected.

“Because of my orange-colored fur and large paws, John named me Leo (The Lion King).

“I’ve got a good life now, and no longer have to fear other animals or wonder where my next meal will come from, and I have lots of catnip toys to play with.

“My favorite spot for sleeping in the afternoon is on John’s bed, which is where I also sleep at night.”

Kitty B

She lives with Patti and Lew in Bldg C

“Hey, I’ve told Patti and her brother Lew more than once that I don’t pose for photos, but that didn’t stop them from trying to get me to pose for this PAWTRAIT GALLERY.  Eventually, I gave in and said I’d pose, but for just one photo.

 “I don’t trust people, you know, because I was a victim of Hurricane Katrina and was a feral cat for awhile.  After I was caught, I was sent to the Seattle Animal Shelter from where I was adopted.

“I’ve got a good life here at Arrowhead Gardens, and I love to sit in the window and see what’s happening in the courtyard behind Bldg B.

”I like to sneak into Lew’s closet to hide out and I also like to sleep on the floor under the towel rack in the bathroom.  At night, I lay next to Patti on her bed and I prefer to be under the covers to keep warm.”

Hatul

He lives with Arbery in Bldg D

“Like Kitty B (above) and Bella Mia (below), I’m also a Ragdoll cat, and we’re known for our distinctive colorpoint coats.  I have long fur and Arbery brushes me daily.

“I belonged to the mother of Arbery’s daughter-in-law and, when the mother passed away in 2011,    I came to live with Arbery.

“I was trained to walk on a leash and to function as a service companion, but I think Arbery would say it’s debatable who does the serving now.

“I sleep about any place I want – on the couch, on a kitchen chair, and in the closets, but my favorite spot is on the bottom shelf of the corner cabinet in the kitchen.  I no longer have to sneak in there because Arbery knows it’s my favorite place to sleep and she leaves the door open for me.  I have the usual catnip toys to play with but I also have toys which Arbery makes and hangs on a string behind a chair.”

Bella Mia

He lives with Polly in Bldg C

“Unlike Leo, Kitty B, and Hatul (pictured above), I was not a stray, rescue kitty, or inherited.  Polly bought me from a breeder with birthday money she had saved up.

“As you can see in those two photos, I have big blue eyes which are really pretty.

“I have a vest I wear so that Polly can attach a leash and take me for walks in the garden area which is between Bldgs C and D.

“Quite a few of the cats and dogs who live on the first floors of those buildings have seen me from their windows, and I’ve met several of them.  In fact, I like to play with Joey, the dog who lives with Karen, one of Polly’s neighbors.”