Reader Charles sent a picture of an snub-nosed cat with a weird name:
I have a kitteh to share. He’s actually not “my” cat, he is my son’s cat. I understand that this is a common phenomenon: parents receiving hand-me-up pets. Anyway, I am certainly Leroy-Jenkins’ legal guardian. Leroy is only about two years old; earlier this year he had a weight loss episode and lost about 1/3 of his weight. The vet was mystified. He was quite skinny for about three months, then suddenly he began to gain weight and is now thriving again. Here is a picture of Leroy Jenkins (attached), the incredible shape changing kitteh.
Who let the mouse loose? Who, who, who?
He’s named after an World of Warcraft internet meme:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeroy_Jenkins
Here’s the video:
Indeed. Though the cat’s name is off by one “e”. Not sure that was intended by its owner though. Kinda like purposely naming your cat PZ Meyers.
That’s what I was about to ask!
And I could resist doing this http://lyriclines-lettsy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/cat-list.html
I had a kitteh lose a bunch of weight real fast (maybe 20% body weight) and then suddenly get lethargic — and then made a full and rapid recovery. Turned out to be dehydration and a nasty case of worms. Took him to the vet, got some fluids and dewormer, and he was good as new by the next day. Go figure.
I love this artsy photo. Congrats to Leroy-Jenkins, Charles, and his son on their wonderful life together.
Since the vet didn’t find anything, he didn’t charge you, right?
Leroy-Jenkins must be in cahoots with Drew Manning.
Cornell hawk cam update: one of the hawklets has flown off.
My Leeroy! His name is spelled with two E’s, my father just mistyped it 😉
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Very atmospheric photo. Glad Leeroy is feeling better these days.