Strider passed over the Rainbow Bridge in June 2004, aged 16. He had suffered kidney failure all his life and had been on a strictly low-protein diet. The cat himself didn't give a pin about that, and went on to eat 3 mice a day, every day. His problem was evident in a huge thirst, and he would drink from every source of water - whether it be a dripping tap, water basin, toilet bowl or even a small basin containing lit, floating candles.
A handsome cat for all that. He had unusual markings. Almost like a jacket and white shirt.
ReplyDeleteStrider obviously knew what he needed regardless of his kidneys. He still lived to a good age for all that.
A perfect photo. Look how his whiskers contrast agains his black face.
I wish I were sitting in the sunlight like him. I'm sure you do too Guido going by your weather report earlier.
Jeanie
what a gorgeous kitty......wow, he sure liked those mice huh? He lived a long life too!
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good looking cat!! I would imagine there were no problems with mice around your area with his appetite
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Lovely photograph of Strider he was a good mouser.Thankyou for sharing his story I enjoyed reading about him. Good Luck Take Care God Bless Kath astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES
ReplyDeleteLovely photo: a nice remembrance of a wonderful pet.
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http://journals.aol.com/gryphondear/gryphon-photos/entries/2008/02/05/j-land-photo-shoot-128-pets/1776
Great pic!
ReplyDeleteStrider was quite a cat! Kept those mice at bay, that's for sure. :)
Bless you Guido, for such a nice entry, & for being an animal lover.
Hugs,
Sugar & Girls
Rest in peace handsome man...may you be chasing mice as we speak! A very nice tribute to a wonderful companion & hunter it seems. (I don't know if I have any shots for this photo shoot..LOL)
ReplyDeleteLisa
Great shot, such a pretty cat.
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Strider is truly a handsome gentleman! (Hugs) Indigo
ReplyDeleteI do like his surroundjings, too. He looks magestic. Gerry
ReplyDeleteGreat photo's of Strider...he was a handsome cat!
ReplyDeleteJoyce
What a beautiful cat and I love how he's sitting so proud there. I'm sorry he's no longer with you, 16 years though is a good life. Especially if he had kidney issues.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing him with us.
Monica
Guido, Strider is beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Love, Val xox
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awe he was beautiful
ReplyDeleteHe was beautiful ... it's hard to resist a black and white kitty. Cats. They are an independant bunch, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteStrider looks almost just like the cat I don't have (she's a stray). Thanks for sharing the photos of this little beauty.
ReplyDeleteMartha
He was beautiful Guido. Sits like he is the king.
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Strider certaintly enjoyed his life it seems and can teach us all even now about how to do just that.
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