I thought I better clarify the topic this time so as not to have any confusion like with original thread.

The trip started off typical. Within two minutes of leaving the house, someone had pooped in the car. That made for a lovely hour's trip. When we got there we checked in. Gary was quite the nasty guy. Hissing and swatting at the lady as she tagged his trap. I guess that was part of his charm though. I had signed for them to test for FIV/Leuk with the understanding that if a positive result came back, the cat would be euthanized. I left saying a cheery goodbye to Gary and the stray girl I had brought along.

My mom went to pick them up and they brought her an empty trap. Gary had tested positive for leukemia. I never would have suspected that. He'd been around here for at least 6 months and had gotten to be a very big boy. When my mom called in tears, I thought for sure the sweet girl had been sick or pregnant and didn't make it through the surgery. But it was Gary. I really hope the vaccinations work because like I said he's been associating with 3 of my kitties out back. They've all had shots, although Jose is due for his boosters. I haven't read much about leukemia since this is the first kitty in all the strays that have come around here that has tested positive.

It's going to be strange around here. Gary was not what you could describe as a pet. Actually, the only real word that I can think of to portray his personality is "galoot". He was very eccentric and funny to watch. He loved his food and liked Juliet. Other than that he was a loner. I am glad he never showed signs of being sick. There would have been no way for us to give him any kind of treatment.

Here are a few pictures that I had posted before of Gary.