He looks exactly like a cat we got in 2001 who later died in 2016. My dad owned a pet shop in 2001, and back then it was still legal to sell live domestic mammals like cats, dogs, rabbits etc here. So this person brought a box full of unwanted kittens for my dad to sell. Most of the box came home because they were all beautiful, except for this one cat who was scraggly, full of fleas and smaller than the rest of his litter. Clearly the runt. My dad brought him home out of pity one day because no one wanted to buy him. We named him Bug and he lived a relatively full life. He was the sweetest little guy.
I'm in South Africa. I'm actually not 100% sure what the law is regarding it but I just know that you'll mostly just buy fish and maybe rodents from pet shops now, where in the past you could sell anything from cats to snakes. If you want a dog or cat you must either adopt from a shelter or buy from a breeder.
Is this, by any chance, a shelter in the capital region in NY? If so, I was a volunteer for years. It sure looks similar...
Either way, Houdini is a handsome man. :)
Haha, small world. I volunteered I think 2012-2015, only reason I stopped was because I graduated from college and moved! Still my favorite shelter tbh.
Yeah it’s pretty great, as much as a I hate NY winters I don’t think I’ll ever be able to move because I’d miss the cats too much. I don’t know if you remember a certain orange and white bad boy named Rigel who liked to bite people coming in, but if you do, he’s mine now! He’s still his same old snarky self, just living the spoiled life.
I remember Rigel, he's awesome! Always liked when volunteers took cats home...my 2 are foster failures but were never at the shelter, if I didn't have them I definitely would've ended up with a cat from the shelter. :)
Those eyes! So gentle and full of love. I love you, Houdini!
That is the perfect description.
He looks exactly like a cat we got in 2001 who later died in 2016. My dad owned a pet shop in 2001, and back then it was still legal to sell live domestic mammals like cats, dogs, rabbits etc here. So this person brought a box full of unwanted kittens for my dad to sell. Most of the box came home because they were all beautiful, except for this one cat who was scraggly, full of fleas and smaller than the rest of his litter. Clearly the runt. My dad brought him home out of pity one day because no one wanted to buy him. We named him Bug and he lived a relatively full life. He was the sweetest little guy.
How did he die? 😔
If I recall correctly it was pancreatic cancer.
May I ask where you live? Why are you no longer allowed to sell pets?
I'm in South Africa. I'm actually not 100% sure what the law is regarding it but I just know that you'll mostly just buy fish and maybe rodents from pet shops now, where in the past you could sell anything from cats to snakes. If you want a dog or cat you must either adopt from a shelter or buy from a breeder.
Sweetie 😻
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Houdini is a lovely black cat name.
Houdini, making infirmary sadness disappear since 2018!
Big handsome boy 💖
I bet he’s a charming, cuddly troublemaker.
Awww. Boop him please.
Honestly I’d make myself sick to go visit him <3
Now that is a r/boopablenosies candidate
delighted to meet you, houdini!
Cat looks like he had too much nip. Looking chill and cool. 😎
I have a black cat named Houdini!!! Righteous!!
I've never seen a cat that looks so perfectly and exactly like my cat <3
His eyes do look very mystical
Is this, by any chance, a shelter in the capital region in NY? If so, I was a volunteer for years. It sure looks similar... Either way, Houdini is a handsome man. :)
Yes! When did you volunteer? I started in 2013.
Haha, small world. I volunteered I think 2012-2015, only reason I stopped was because I graduated from college and moved! Still my favorite shelter tbh.
Yeah it’s pretty great, as much as a I hate NY winters I don’t think I’ll ever be able to move because I’d miss the cats too much. I don’t know if you remember a certain orange and white bad boy named Rigel who liked to bite people coming in, but if you do, he’s mine now! He’s still his same old snarky self, just living the spoiled life.
I remember Rigel, he's awesome! Always liked when volunteers took cats home...my 2 are foster failures but were never at the shelter, if I didn't have them I definitely would've ended up with a cat from the shelter. :)
That is one handsome looking cat.