Gus update
We haven’t focused on our old Gus for a while, so we thought we’d give you an update.
If you remember, we have been caretaking Gus as a Feral for a couple of decades, but this year when that polar vortex hit us, he opted for the first time ever to come inside.
He’s been a great kitten sitter and a good old friend to have around.
However, once Spring came he demanded to be an inside/outside cat and we complied. He spends nights outside and most of the hottest parts of the day inside. Sometimes he’ll eat with the rest of us, but other times he prefers his meal al fresco.
Since he has been going outside he has brought in fleas, chewing lice and some nasty fighting wounds that we’ve patched up. But we love this old dude and because of all the cats he’s saved from starvation and neglect over the years, we pretty much let him do whatever he wants.
15 Comments
Timmy Tomcat
Gus is a great old fellow and he feels his work is not done so he is out and about seeing who he can help. Those nasties are no fun but a drizzle of meds here and there and we hope they are under control. What a cute babysitter he is
Brian Frum
We are so happy that you’re taking such good care of dear Gus. That super guy deserves the special love he has found with you and he sure appreciates it.
Ellen Pilch
Poor Gus. I would make him stay inside so he won’t get injured plus fleas are so hard to treat.
Eugenia
What a champion old Gus is. I would be tempted to keep him inside so he and the other kitties are safe from injuries and sickness.
BellaDharma an BellaSita
Gus you are simplee wudnerfull….to take care of kittss an bring feralss fore food an water! Yore THE nayboorhood Guardian Cat Angel fore sure!
An furry hansume two!!
***purrss*** BellaDharma an <3 BellaSita
greg-in-washington
Good Boy, Gus!
The J-Cats
We think it’s wonderful that he takes care of so many others. That babysitting – er, kitten-sitting – shot is adorable.
Leah
What a grand old fella Gus is! All cute photos of him but I especially love the photo of him with the kittens!
Caren
Gus is blessed to live with an understanding person like you!
The Island Cats
Gus sure has a great life! Thanks for taking such good care of him.
meowmeowmans
Aww, Gus is such a great dude. We are glad he has such a giid life there with you all.
Fr. Tom Fish
Hello, there, Gus! You’ve got a good heart and we can tell just by how you’re lovin’ those babies!
Melissa & Mudpie
He sounds like a wonderful little guy.
Marv and Mom
Gus is Gus! He lives being out when the weather is good. I bet that he will be an indoor cat again when the weather cools off. With the heat this summer, the cats here are in during the day and they are being brats when I try to get them in at bed time!
messymimi
He’s earned his retirement his way.