Fantastic, friendly Panther is the third member of the Jeremy/Jasper/Panther lap-occupying gang in the Old AIDS building at the sanctuary.
At 14 years old, Panther's not a young guy. What I find amazing, though, is that it was 2002 when he came to RAPS as an FIV positive cat - which means he's been living with FIV for at least 9 years! And in all this time, says Leslie, he's never had any major illnesses.
Proof (for anyone who needed convincing) that cats with FIV should not automatically be seen as not long for this world. Some can still go on to live long and happy lives.
Panther and Bella
Updated January 20, 2013:
I learned today that after living for more than 10 years at the sanctuary, Panther has at last left for the rainbow bridge. Here are a few words from Ed, who was very fond of this sweet and gentle soul:
RIP my beautiful Panther. I sponsored him since 2011. I'm glad that he spent his final years at the sanctuary and the final minutes surrounded by people who loved him.
When I last saw Panther a week and a half ago, I brought my laser pen. He was chasing the light. I'm glad that we got to play chase the red dot one last time.
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| photo by Ed |
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Awwww! Did you feature two black cats in a row because it's my birthday? :)))))))
ReplyDeleteKaren
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ReplyDeletePanther was a lovely old guy who loved sitting on your lap & being brushed. He spent his last days surrounded in love with all the staff/volunteers & his feline companions. We will miss you sweet Panther. You were a sweet, sweet dear old boy.
ReplyDeleteJune & Lee - KC'S