Memphis has a deformed soft palate, smushed face, cleft lilp and two noses. He is the mascot of The Odd Cat Sanctuary whose motto is: “All cats matter, even the odd ones!”
Because it’s good to be diffurent.
KATNISS: Memphis, I’ve been following your story from the beginning. I remember at furst, you were described as having “behavioral problems.” What was that about?
MEMPHIS: Yeah, I was a little ornery at furst, but hear meowt. I wasn’t neutered and I had been in three foster homes in one week. Thankfully that’s in the past – it’s hisstory.
KATNISS: Just thinking of being shuffled around like that stresses meowt.
MEMPHIS: Right? I’m happy to repurrt that now I’m sweet, snuggly and loving litter-ally all the time.
KATNISS: The Humans at The Odd Cat Sanctuary say they’ve never even heard you hiss. They’ve described you as a “gentle soul.”
MEMPHIS: Yes, I am gentle. Except when I’m attacking a feather wand, crinkle ball or furry mice! MOL!
KATNISS: I remember the fans of The Odd Cat Sanctuary suggested names and that’s how you got your name, Memphis.
MEMPHIS: Yes – so many people offered wonderful suggestions and for some reason Memphis just seemed to fit. Once I heard that name, I was feline it.
KATNISS: How do you get along with the other cats at the sanctuary?
MEMPHIS: Oh, I love other cats – and dogs – and I love to play! It’s really the purrfect situation.
KATNISS: About your two noses. I know you breathe loudly and snore loudly. Do you purr louder, too?
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MEMPHIS: I do! And I purr nonstop.
KATNISS: I noticed! And addition to your noses, you also have another amazing physical attribute – you tail! It’s so impurressive.
MEMPHIS: Thank mew!
KATNISS: I always look furward to your posts – you make the funniest faces. You’re so quirky and mewnique.
MEMPHIS: Well, I’m just being me(ow). >LOUD PURRING<
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