Life on a Bison Farm

Hello everyone, my name is Sneakers.  I'm not exactly sure what this Tuesday Tails thing is but my mom (Lisa) said I should tell my story, so here goes. 

 Don't be fooled by my grumpy look, I'm not so grouchy...I just think a lot.  You would too if you went through what I've been through.

I used to live with other people, I don't know what I did wrong but it must have been something pretty bad since they stopped giving me food and water and became very mean to me.  I got a skin disease from the urine & fecal matter I was living in and my hair started to fall out in clumps.  I was so sore and I lost all of my confidence...I looked really bad.  I still have a scar on my face, no matter how much mom tries to wash this (which I don't like at all!!) it doesn't go away.

One day people came and put me in a wire box, I remember hearing them say things like, cruelty, confiscation, bad shape.  I didn't know what all that meant but I was so scared.

I went to a new place and they put me in a room all alone.  I could see activity around me but nobody was with me.  Everyone wore gloves when they came to me. 

They shaved all of my hair and gave me nasty medication in my mouth.  I didn't like and they gave me the reputation of being difficult to work with.  I was scared and the medicine tasted bad and burned my skin when they applied it.

Gradually my hair started to grow back and I became healthier.  Then I kept hearing them talk about time running out and other scary words.  I knew I didn't have too long to live unless a miracle happened.

Then one day I was loaded into another carrier and taken away again.  This time with 9 of my friends.  We were nervous, a lot of us didn't trust people but there was something about this lady that made us feel good.  She talked so sweetly to us and told us everything would be ok.

As you see I have long blonde hair, quite beautiful is you ask me.  Mom tries to keep me brushed, well she says groomed...hmph, I don't like any of it ~ it brings back bad memories.  When she brings that brush to me I get very angry.  I don't mean to be nasty and I am working on this, the other day I left her get a few strokes in before I let her know I had enough.

I made her finger and hand bleed one day, I felt really bad and waited for her to yell or hit me.  She didn't!!  She gave me a kiss on the top of my head and said we'll try again another day. 

I run to her as soon as she comes in our house, she hugs me and says "hows my Neeks Neeks today?"  Then she holds me in her arms & hugs me!!!!  Ooooh, I love it...for only a short time though, then I get scared again and jump, but when I'm in her arms I start to make a sound like a motor and bury my head in her hair...it is almost the same color as mine!!!

I sit and watch everyone & everything going on, sometimes I look mean but I am thinking.  I think about where I've been and where I am now and I am happy!  I guess I just keep waiting for something to happen, so far it hasn't...my life has been wonderful here and I am one happy boy.  I am really enjoying the treats she gives us..mmmmm....more treats please!!!!

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• #39 Comment from luddie343 
  4/14/08 3:43 PM | Permalink

  Can you see this Sneakers?  Now that you're part of the whole Universe I thought I'd tell you how much you remind me of my old tom, DB.  Can you check him out  while you're in the area?  It must be great where you are, I can't even begin to imagine it.  Tell DB I miss him, and by the way, your human Lisa is a very brave lady, hope you pay a visit now and again.  xoxo CATHY
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• #38 Comment from kirkbyj05 
  4/14/08 5:15 AM | Permalink

  Rest In Peace beautiful blonde Sneakers.  You were rescued just in time by Lisa.  At least your last months on earth were loving, contented, and cosy ones.
  God Bless
  Jeanie xxxx
• #37 Comment from tendernoggle 
  4/14/08 12:46 AM | Permalink

  God Bless your sweet little kitty heart, Neaks...I know mama will surely miss her baby... but I know also that you are where there is no more sufferng and you are just waiting for the day you can run and jump into mama's arms again...Sneaks...ther is a real sweet man up there with you named Danny...and while he was here on earth, of all his favorite kitties he had a special love for with ones that looked just like you....and I know he would be so happy to have you there to keep him company til I get there too....
  GOD BLESS AND  COMFORT YOU LISA...
  Love ya,
  carlene
  
• #36 Comment from nelishianatl 
  4/13/08 11:11 PM | Permalink

  Sneakers I am so sorry for all that happened to you.  You know you were loved with Mommy Lisa, right?  I know you felt it.  Be happy and well now where ever you are.  You certainly were a beauty.
  
  Nelishia
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• #35 Comment from cvgflydis 
  4/13/08 7:45 PM | Permalink

  Rest in peace, Sneakers. You were a beauty~
  
  Angel