Ode to Jody
Wiry haired,a "slinky" walker,and loved being brushed.
He was the last kitten born into the colony,along with his brothers Jamie and Joey. Joey was caught as a tiny kitten,and went to a good home. Jamie dissappeared in August '05,as my grandmother was ill...and I was away. Thought I might be able to get Jamie a home upon returning,hopefully,he found his own ,as he was very friendly.
Jody was skittish,but still I could pet him,and pick him up a bit. But he was a lesser member of the colony. So was relegated to the 'back of the line' ...
He loved to hunt. I suspect he was going to the rabbit field when he was crossing the road. He didn't make it.
He was 4 years old. Average life span of a feral cat..but he was more than average to his family.
Hobbs seems to be out of sorts...Jody was his sleeping buddy...
The colony numbers only 7 now...down from 23 in '03-'04..
Will meet again little guy...someday..
