My Spot under the bed

Anything you can do I can do better

My Brother, Zooey, likes to lay on the stairs, but I think I can curl up a little better than he can!

Best Seat in the House

My mom opened the windows and front door today because we are having such nice weather. So I grabbed the best spot in the house before my brother or sisters could grab it!! I was able to look out the front door all morning and even attempted to swat at a few flies that were nearby.

FIRST THERAPY VISIT

I, a proud Paws for Friendship member, went today to a high school and visited the kids in the special ed program. I had soooo much fun! I got to work with a super sweet dog, Bentley. He made sure I felt relaxed and calm. The kids were very nice and accepting of me. They even pet me!! Here are some pictures from my day:

I LOVE car rides, so I sat next to my Mom the whole ride.

I was very excited on the way to the school!!



By the end of the trip I was really sleepy so I took a nap on the way home.

Lending a Furry Paw

I like helping my mom. She was sorting her winter clothes and I helped.

Working Hard on the Blog

I try to keep everyone updated on my fun. Here is a typical session with me on the computer.

Cricket #2

I found a second cricket tonight to play with. Again, I brought it up to show my mom. She made a loud shrieking noise and jumped on the sofa. I think she was very proud of me.

Lazy Weekend

It was a great weekend. I helped my parents paint... well, only for a little while until I got paint on my tail and then my mom put me downstairs until they were finished. But I also watched some t.v. and found a comfy spot in a laundry basket to sleep.

Cricket

I actually found the cricket that has been chirping in the basement for the last month. I caught him and brought him up to the living room and showed my mom. Now when I sleep down there it will actually be quiet for me!!

Snuggling with My Sister, Parker

A Favorite Spot to Relax

I'm not sure why I like to lay on top of the dishwasher door, but I really like it. Sometimes, I get so excited I will actually run across the room to get on top of it before my Mom closes the door.

Introduction

My name is Chase. I am 2 years and 3 months old. When I was 3-6 weeks old, in June 2005, I was hit by a car and left in the road. A young man heard my cries after a few days and came to my rescue. He brought me to the Chevy Chase Animal Clinic and gave the doctors some money to do what they could for me and hopefully find me a home. A new vet tech, Melissa, was working there. The doctors informed her she would get to care for me. She took me in and would take me home at night and on weekends to give me extra care that I needed while I recovered. I ended up having a back leg amputated and over the summer my nose and, eyelids, and skin from my face sloughed off from the trauma of the accident. The wonderful doctors sent me and Melissa to the University of Tenn Vet Hospital for 2 rounds of plastic surgery. Unfortunately neither attempt was successful. I would have to live looking different than my other kitty friends. I adjusted fast and even though I don't have eyelids I can still sleep just fine but I prefer to go to a dark room or under the bed. My caretaker, Melissa, ended up switching jobs and then relocating to a different state. I happily have become her "baby" and she takes care of me still to this day as a member of her family. I need a bit of special attention to keep my eyes in good shape. I get artificial tears applied to them 3-4 times daily, as well as antibiotic drops and steroid drops as needed. I have GREAT vision and love to catch flies and crickets! My face looks pink but it is just tissue and the fur will never grow back. I am NOT IN ANY PAIN! I am a very loving and friendly cat. I love to meet new dogs and cats and really like to lick them. This got me in trouble when I was a clinic cat at the vet's office. Not all the dogs wanted to meet me. But often I would curl up with the sick animals in their cages and keep them company.
This is just an introduction to me and my family. I will try to keep you posted in my daily obsticles and fun filled days as often as possible.
Love and Meows,
Chase the cat