Dear Friends of Tux,

Winter has seemed exceedingly long, cold, and somewhat trying for many of us humans and for some of the kitties of Tabby’s Place. With Aged to Purrfection visits on hold for over a year and sanctuary visitations restricted to staff and scheduled volunteers, Tux has been cooped up in the Community Room for a long time. Even stroller walks were put on hold during the coldest weeks of the season. While such inconveniences wouldn’t normally bother our easy-going gentleman, even the most chill of us can get a little stir crazy and agitated when our routines are interrupted for a long time.

Tux has put up with some troublesome and clingy interlopers this winter. I am speaking here of Indiana, whose demeanor has now mellowed, and the recently adopted Nick and Cicada, who idolized Tux. Since we chatted last month, Tux has once again discovered the joy of independence. He can nap when and where he wants to nap without interruption. He can stroll and stretch without a young kitty plastered to his side. Tux has breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Now that space for two (or three) is no longer necessary, Tux can resume his role as an administrative associate and return to the perches he loves most—those at the desk of our administrative assistant, Ginny. Tux lights up with that special sparkle on the days that Ginny is working at Tabby’s Place. He will wake from a nap and come trotting across the room to spring to the table where he can oversee the day’s activities. This brings great joy to Tux and Ginny alike.

On the whole, Tux has been in good health this month. He did have a couple of instances of constipation but responded well and rapidly to treatments. Constipation can cause nausea and vomiting. In Tux’s case, several episodes of vomiting in a single day alerted the staff to his situation. He was given some anti-nausea medication, subcutaneous fluids, and an enema. He’s currently being crated overnight in the Community Room so that we can better monitor his intake and output for a few days. A temporary private room is not unwelcome to Tux, as long as he can enjoy his days out and about.

While Tux appreciates his alone time, he does enjoy the company of other kitties. I am happy to report that Tux has made a new tabby friend in the Community Room. Koda has been a resident of the room for quite a long time now, but she tended to keep to herself much of the time. But Tux and Koda share a common love for warm and sunny windows, and it seems now that the youngsters have left, these two mellow adults have found a friend in one another.

Wishing you a wonderful spring of newfound and long-loved joys.

Your Correspondent,
Lisa