The mellowing of Buster

in article , Mark Edwards at
wrote on 3/30/05 9:22 PM:


Since Buster has had his snip, he has started to mellow a bit more.

Now, Buster has always been a sweet cat, and very loving, but he
always had that look of a world-weary, battle-scarred old tomcat. He
insisted on going outside, and vigorously chased off other cats on his
territory.

Now Buster goes to the door, meowing "meowt!", but usually just stands
at the door and looks around. He once just nodded at another male,
instead of running out to chase him off. When he does go out, Buster
generally hurries back, as if afraid that staying outside is now a
punishment!

But most noticeable, Buster looks years younger. Instead of appearing
to be eight or ten years old, he looks more like five or six.

And he has picked up the agreeable habit of asking for attention when
he feels I have been ignoring him too long (like just now - grin).

I definitely think neutering is agreeing with my sweet grey panther.


Hugs and Purrs,
Mark

Wonderful news

That's awesome Mark. I'm happy for Buster and you. It seems like a while
since I've seen you post too - nice to see you back!

Susan M
Otis and Chester

"Mark Edwards" wrote in message
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Since Buster has had his snip, he has started to mellow a bit more.

Now, Buster has always been a sweet cat, and very loving, but he
always had that look of a world-weary, battle-scarred old tomcat. He
insisted on going outside, and vigorously chased off other cats on his
territory.

Now Buster goes to the door, meowing "meowt!", but usually just stands
at the door and looks around. He once just nodded at another male,
instead of running out to chase him off. When he does go out, Buster
generally hurries back, as if afraid that staying outside is now a
punishment!

But most noticeable, Buster looks years younger. Instead of appearing
to be eight or ten years old, he looks more like five or six.

And he has picked up the agreeable habit of asking for attention when
he feels I have been ignoring him too long (like just now - grin).

I definitely think neutering is agreeing with my sweet grey panther.


Hugs and Purrs,
Mark

Great news! I'm so happy for you both.
Best wishes,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"Mark Edwards" wrote in message
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Since Buster has had his snip, he has started to mellow a bit more.

Now, Buster has always been a sweet cat, and very loving, but he
always had that look of a world-weary, battle-scarred old tomcat. He
insisted on going outside, and vigorously chased off other cats on his
territory.
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"Mark Edwards" wrote in message
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Since Buster has had his snip, he has started to mellow a bit more.

Now, Buster has always been a sweet cat, and very loving, but he
always had that look of a world-weary, battle-scarred old tomcat. He
insisted on going outside, and vigorously chased off other cats on his
territory.

But that's what intact toms have to do. It's their duty.

Now Buster goes to the door, meowing "meowt!", but usually just stands
at the door and looks around. He once just nodded at another male,
instead of running out to chase him off. When he does go out, Buster
generally hurries back, as if afraid that staying outside is now a
punishment!

He must be very relieved he doesn't feel obliged to be a warrior any more.

But most noticeable, Buster looks years younger. Instead of appearing
to be eight or ten years old, he looks more like five or six.

Because he can now relax.

And he has picked up the agreeable habit of asking for attention when
he feels I have been ignoring him too long (like just now - grin).

I definitely think neutering is agreeing with my sweet grey panther.


I noticed the same thing with Boyfriend. He could hardly settle inside for
ten minutes before he thought he must go out and defend his territory
Although he has no scars, he must be a diplomat.
Now, after the snip last summer, although he still likes to patrol,
especially in the evening, he is happy to snuggle up by the fire for hours
at a time.
I'm sure he is more peaceful without all that testosterone raging through
his veins. Although to say "rage" in the same sentence as "Boyfriend" is
ridiculous even before he met the awful scary TED.

Tweed