Post by: Romy Shapiro, Territory Manager
In many clinics across the country they are the first ones to welcome us when we enter a clinic. Usually with a purr and a rub, or they just sleep away, totally unresponsive to the barks and meows around them. May I introduce you to the common clinic cat. They each have a story. They each have a prior life. The one commonality amongst all the clinic cats across Canada is that they are beyond spoiled.
Victor - Born as a stray kitten, he was found with his siblings, abandoned in an apartment. All of them found homes, and Victor was lucky enough to be brought to the Truro vet hospital. He will be 13 years old this month. Often found lazing around in his bed on the reception desk, or "pre approving" of the bags of food for sale by sampling them himself. A superb helper at reception, he can be found typing in appointments in his own language, much to the dismay of the receptionists.
Tillie - A 9 year old calico who has now taken over Downsview Veterinary Hospital after the passing of the beloved "Sir Fluff" a few years back. Tillie was surrendered by her former owner just 10 months ago because of inappropriate urination in her house, but she has not been guilty of this act since she fit in immediately at the clinic. Can't find Tillie when you walk in? Put a box down and she's can't resist!
Peach - Given up by her former owner as a young kitten, Peach quickly found her way into the hearts of the staff at Bedford Highway Veterinary. The reception area has all of Peach's favorite items - foam balls and bottled water. She only drinks water from the water dispenser meant for the clients. She would rather be eating treats then having her monthly flea prevention or getting her nails trimmed.
Chili - When a call came into Eastern Passage Village Vet about a cat that was collapsed in a driveway, half frozen, the staff had no idea that 2 years later he would be thriving. His estimated age is somewhere between 4 years to 15 years old. His repeated blood tests and full body x-rays reveal that this lucky boy is in perfect health. As much as he is part of the family at this clinic, they would love to find him a forever home.
Jester - This pretty girl was part of the first ever litter of kittens brought into Basinview Animal Hospital 12 years ago. She used to be a prominent figure out front, but since the practice underwent renovations just over a year ago, she prefers to hang out back. I guess she does approve of the new and improved reception area.
It's a good thing Felix came into the picture about 1 1/2 years ago.
Felix - Brought in as a stray, he has taken over the front spot at the practice and has recently been given official status as "clinic cat" when a few of the staff members were distraught when a lady wanted to adopt him.
Freddy - This handsome lad ended up at Spryfield because his owner was moving out of province and could not take him. He quickly adopted Erin as his favorite human, wee kittens as his own and the tops of the food bags under the heat vents as his most desired snoozing spot. Although not an official "therapy cat", he can often be found at the side of very ill animals and seems to have a sixth sense for knowing when the terminally ill patients are around.
This is just a sample of some of the cats that really are the lucky ones to have won over the staff at vet clinics and who probably all share the same distinction of being the most petted cats across Canada.
The next time you are in a clinic and see the resident cat, ask his/her story, the staff love to share!
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