Zeus

July 26, 2011

Ted and Laura say: We met and fell in love with Zeus at our local Country Max store. Country Max generously houses a cat or kitten from the SPCA or SNAP each week. Over 300 cats have been adopted through participation with our local Country Max. Apparently, Zeus was rescued from being abandoned and received loving foster care from our SPCA shelter manager (thank you Sandy!).

Zeus is a three-month-old black tabby kitten with a personality that melts our hearts and makes us laugh. He is a little force of nature with unstoppable energy. We now understand what bouncing off the walls actually looks like! He is also very generous with affection when he shifts into low gear. He has big, beautiful, copper eyes and a silky sable-colored coat with black shadow stripes. His toes look like tiny kalamata olives. He has a thin white line around his mouth that creates the visual impression that he is puckering up to kiss or say “oooooh." He is all legs, ears and tail right now. We will often wake up to him using us as terrain as he chases and pounces on his nine-inch tail. (Yes, we measured it while he was sleeping). He has taught us that virtually anything can be used as a toy, that a kitten will eat fresh raw peas if you turn your back for one moment, and that sleeping deeply is an art to be savored.

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wokkawokka - 12 years, 9 months ago

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229 points

Don't toss this little guy out, there's plenty of life left in him!

thinkbliss - 12 years, 9 months ago

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20 points

I'm in love. Love the surprised look on black cats. This lil dude has energy and unconditional love from the looks of these photos. Excellent rescue.

lisaboese - 12 years, 9 months ago

674 points

What a precious little boy; looks just like my Colton did at that age; love his copper eyes and he has the sweetest expression!!!!

MissyofMissylandia - 12 years, 9 months ago

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780 points

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Lovely personality.

MissyofMissylandia - 12 years, 9 months ago

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780 points

Do not read now, play with me! See how cute I am?

CareAboutCats - 12 years, 9 months ago

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326 points

He's beautiful. Looks like a handful, too!

winkle - 12 years, 9 months ago

12 points

What a beautiful boy he is. And such an expressive face

Hellokitty - 12 years, 9 months ago

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38 points

He is such a cute boy :).. I'm so happy that he found a forever home =^..^=

ember - 12 years, 9 months ago

18 points

all I have to say is awwwwwwwww! Very cute! He looks so mischievous.

mrskitton - 12 years, 9 months ago

584 points

He looks like he is one big bundle of fun and cuteness!!! :)

amalbici - 12 years, 9 months ago

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189 points

...hey what? i was just chatting with my mates on catbook....!!!

He is really precious and his eyes are so expressive - all i can say is may you enjoy many happy years together.

lbreyen - 12 years, 9 months ago

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What a ham!! Your great photos show that Zeus is full of high jinx and a real entertainer! You wrote a delightful description of him - he's an incredible little fellow. What a happy Forever Home story!!

bj1552 - 12 years, 9 months ago

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35 points

Ah This is the life.

Natthecat - 12 years, 9 months ago

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Facts: You love him, I love him and he loves himself! Bless his little black heart. Didn't pick a favorite shot since they are all superb but I am amused by the book next to him--The Art of Excellence. Seems he's been studying it.

mma - 12 years, 9 months ago

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1405 points

Zeus looks like he'll be a big boy...how handsome can a kitten be? Great photos !

cpneale - 12 years, 9 months ago

163 points

he is soooo cute! and you know they say black cats are the wildest :) I have one as well and he is exactly as you described urs :) except he is chocolate brown

JulietsMom - 12 years, 9 months ago

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131 points

I think he's going to be a journalist when he grows up -- he likes to get inside the story!

pdaniels1 - 12 years, 9 months ago

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can't pick just one picture - his personality is too big to capture in just one shot. Thank you for taking care of this young rascal.

ksilver - 12 years, 9 months ago

155 points

The absolute love all over these pictures and your description of him make me so happy. I can see all the love you have for him.

megatha427 - 12 years, 9 months ago

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381 points

"Careful! Don't mix me in with your load of whites!"

SueBee - 12 years, 9 months ago

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The fun you three will have for years to come!!!!! Enjoy this guy! I can tell he's enjoying being with you!

judymack - 12 years, 9 months ago

I love the way you describe your kitten! You obviously love him very much and he couldn't be a luckier little guy to have such parents! God bless you.

CarolB57 - 12 years, 9 months ago

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542 points

Your little Zeus is a cutie ;P He looks sooooo happy to be with your household!

Shirley - 12 years, 9 months ago

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267 points

What a handsome boy! He is so lucky to have you and you to have him. Enjoy!!!

Awesomejoha - 12 years, 9 months ago

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denise hotchkiss - 12 years, 9 months ago

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Handsomest boy on the block!

Awesomejoha - 12 years, 9 months ago

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deinemuse - 12 years, 9 months ago

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kibblegirl - 12 years, 9 months ago

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Do you think that Zeus feels that he has a new hiding place? Zeus is a real "black beauty". It sounds like you love him a lot. He is very lucky to have you both Ted and Laura. Thanks for sharing. It looks like Zeus enjoys being in the office too.

BirmanMama - 12 years, 9 months ago

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951 points

Wow! Zeus is living the life every kitten deserves! He's obviously a real character and really, really loved by his humans.

Kayli - 12 years, 9 months ago

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307 points

I love his personality, and he is also very beautiful :) Enjoy him!!

amycats - 12 years, 9 months ago

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641 points

I like this classy cat!...and just look at what he reads!

SharonK1973 - 12 years, 9 months ago

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59 points

Soooo much PERSONALITY!!!!!

pamsbeans - 12 years, 9 months ago

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pamsbeans - 12 years, 9 months ago

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What a sweet, mischievous boy! You are lucky to have found each other!

X - 12 years, 9 months ago

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I love the "STOLEN" word over his left shoulder. I think he stole Laura and Ted's hearts! Ours too...

docsquid - 12 years, 9 months ago

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642 points

What a lovely name for a beautiful cat. So glad you found him and gave him a home. Is he really comfy in this position?!

kittycatluvr - 12 years, 9 months ago

125 points

Cute!

MomcatSooma - 12 years, 9 months ago

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930 points

I have fallen, instantly and deeply, in love with Zeus! He is absolutely stunningly handsome, and your description of his personality just sealed the deal.

MomcatSooma - 12 years, 9 months ago

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I have fallen, instantly and deeply, in love with Zeus! He is absolutely stunningly handsome, and your description of his personality just sealed the deal.

Chris - 12 years, 9 months ago

FINALLY pictures of a black kitty. They are the best!

little_miss_joka12 - 12 years, 9 months ago