On May 2 we added a feline to our two-dog, two-human household. We’d long considered it, and my work puts many great cats in my path every day. When I met Tat, I was convinced it was time and only had to convince my husband and the dogs that he should become part of our family.

Tat had become a favorite among some of the staff here at the Richmond SPCA. When he first arrived, he let everyone know that being caged in a room with other cats simply did not work for him. This got him a place in an office, where he closely supervised the work of our Spay/Neuter Helpline.

My description of what I was looking for in a cat was, “a grouchy Tom cat who will stand up to my dogs.” Tat fit that description, but his cat-itude would have gotten him labeled a “bad” cat by some. It just goes to show that there really aren’t good or bad feline-alities – each one can be loveable to someone.

Next week: adjusting to his new home.

Today’s blog was written by Tabitha Hanes, community relations manager at the Richmond SPCA.

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