Meet Our Cats: Timmy

On September 2, 2014, I was birding at Gemini Springs when I found a mother cat and two kittens. According to a park staffer I spoke with, the cats had been abandoned at the park. I thought we'd bring all of the cats to the humane society, but between my parents and ourselves, we kept all of them. Arthur and I kept the two ginger kittens, William and his brother Timmy.

We named Timmy after Tiny Tim, because he was the smallest kitten and seemed to be weaker and more meek and fearful than the others. He's always been more affectionate than his brother William, always ready to snuggle or receive pets and scritches. He gives the most enthusiastic head-butts! Just don't pick him up -- somehow that's the worst. All the pets and snuggles and scritches are the best though!

Timmy loves to sit on the couch with us when we are having lunch or dinner, or watching TV. He's very well-behaved and never tries to grab what's on our plates or bother us when we're eating. He watches TV with us and is the most interested when Arthur plays a program made for cats like this one with birds visiting a feeder.

Timmy's Likes

  • Sneaking up on his brothers
  • Sleeping on his back
  • Tuna for lunch
  • Playing with real fur toys and Madcap Mouse

Timmy's Dislikes

  • Car rides
  • Being brushed
  • Being picked up
  • Thunder storms

Posts Featuring Timmy

Easy Hands-Free Backpack Cat Carrier

Keep your hands free (to carry additional cats?) with this sturdy, soft-sided pet carrier that can be worn as a backpack. This unique configuration keeps kitty close to you while you travel.

Keep Your Cat Engaged with This Interactive Sandpiper Cat Toy

Cats are natural hunters, and interactive toys are a great way to keep their instincts sharp while providing hours of entertainment. This lifelike baby sandpiper cat toy is designed to do just that! With touch-activated flapping wings and chirping sounds, it’s the perfect way to keep...

Cat-Shaped Easy Door Mount Self-Groomer

This is a super cute self-groomer in the shape of a cat that mounts easily to almost any door. The rigid "wall brush" offers a large surface of thick brush bristles for self-grooming. The fun cat shape makes it a cute addition to your home's decor while...

Pop-Up Cat Playhouses

Keeping your cats engaged and interested is part of keeping them happy and healthy. Providing a variety of toys and play-spaces can be part of that, and rotating furniture by using pop-up cat houses is an easy and affordable way to mix things up. These pop-up cat cubes...