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Prairie Purrs
10-27-2003, 06:43 PM
Here's chubby Cricket, my polydactyl tabby/tuxie. Her tail had to be amputated due to hyperesthesia. Some neurological twitch caused her tail to bother her, so she chomped on it. Unfortunately, the only way to get her to stop chewing her tail was to remove it.

Cricket was a backyard rescue--she arrived in my yard with her mom when she was two or three months old, and I ended up adopting both. She's grown up to be the "enforcer" around the house and keeps everyone in line. But mostly, she likes to show off that substantial belly. :rolleyes:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pa82910bce6d30d3d8950f30290b36d9d/fab6e842.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pb85eada6c205e981a3a9b46effac7546/fab6e988.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pc98fc4a72ffb442da69c928c2159af88/fab6ecec.jpg
Sirrahsim
10-27-2003, 06:46 PM
She's beautiful! I would just love to pet that soft looking belly of hers:) My Boomer kitty thinks she's pretty cute too Meerrow:rolleyes:
Amber
10-27-2003, 06:53 PM
b e a UTIFUL! pretty kitty! Thanks for sharing
Steffi N
10-27-2003, 07:51 PM
Now this is a belly calling out for rubs and snuggles. :)

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pb85eada6c205e981a3a9b46effac7546/fab6e988.jpg

Thank you for sharing these pics. Cricket is so pretty.
slick
10-27-2003, 07:55 PM
Originally posted by Steffi N
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pb85eada6c205e981a3a9b46effac7546/fab6e988.jpg
RUB RUB RUB RUB RUB RUB

Cricket, you are adorable even without that useless old tail!!
RedHedd
10-27-2003, 08:16 PM
OOH! Must Smooch Belly! :D
Prairie Purrs
10-27-2003, 09:03 PM
Thanks, everyone! :D She does love the belly rubs.
jazzcat
10-27-2003, 10:53 PM
What a cutie! Love those poses!
Tubby & Peanut's Mom
10-28-2003, 10:51 AM
What a cutie! I want to get in on the belly rubs too! :D
catmandu
10-28-2003, 11:58 AM
Just curious! does she have any balance problems ? Or problems jumping? She is a Mighty nice looking Cat , even tailess!
Prairie Purrs
10-28-2003, 12:52 PM
Originally posted by catmandu
Just curious! does she have any balance problems ? Or problems jumping? She is a Mighty nice looking Cat , even tailess!

The missing tail hasn't caused her any problems--I occasionally catch her balancing on top of the curtain rod. Of course, with extra toes maybe it's easier for her to hold on. :)
catlover4ever
10-28-2003, 01:38 PM
Cricket you are just simply put...beautiful. Sending belly rubs your way. (((rub, rub rub)))
stacwase
10-28-2003, 01:46 PM
What a pretty girl! Her pretty belly would make a great hand warmer!