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Hiramana — The broken cat

Published: 2015-10-07 21:06:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 323; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 0
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Description So I decided to make this portrait as a painting practice and it made me think back towards the life that one of my cats (Timmy) has lead. The poor fellow wandered up to our door one day, completely emaciated and wounded. The poor fellow chewed through an entire bowl of bog standard food. Like any person would, we took him to the vet. He was chipped and we found out his name was Timmy and that he was chipped. The vet called all 5 numbers listed, they got one of the owners on one but he refused to leave a message.

So, we took in the little man. He came to us with a wounded shoulder (He had to be put on expensive medicine for months) from a dog or a fox, completely starved, no teeth, no balance (we suspect he had a stroke) and all at only 4 years of age. He was terrified of people, you couldn't lift your hand without flinching, and it took months to build his trust (and a lot of scratched hands).

So here is my tribute to you, My Timilim. I love you <3
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Comments: 17

BrightMorningSky [2015-10-10 00:37:24 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! so realistic and cute at the same time ;u;

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Hiramana In reply to BrightMorningSky [2015-10-10 10:13:29 +0000 UTC]

THE TIMMY MAN APPROVES OF THIS COMMENT <3 (He's purring away in my lap right now and wishes to take credit )

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Takogami [2015-10-07 23:35:24 +0000 UTC]

TIMMMMAAAAAAY

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Hiramana In reply to Takogami [2015-10-07 23:40:08 +0000 UTC]

TIMMAY OF DOOOOMZ

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Velveretta [2015-10-07 21:47:32 +0000 UTC]

How you do this!? D:

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Hiramana In reply to Velveretta [2015-10-07 21:49:15 +0000 UTC]

Spent hours applying colours xD

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Velveretta In reply to Hiramana [2015-10-08 04:39:51 +0000 UTC]

So much skill and talent!   

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Slixen [2015-10-07 21:22:07 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful, the story behind it as well. Timmy is a true Kitty, never giving up on himself!

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Hiramana In reply to Slixen [2015-10-07 21:23:16 +0000 UTC]

I'm still amazed at how he's bounced back <3 Despite being very physically broken he's still got a heart of gold. He's even started going up on the windowsills(even if it takes a lot of effort) and 'lording' over the household.

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Slixen In reply to Hiramana [2015-10-07 21:32:21 +0000 UTC]

He was born a king! I'm happy for him!

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Hiramana In reply to Slixen [2015-10-07 21:33:56 +0000 UTC]

He's looking very smug right now. I think he knows!

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Slixen In reply to Hiramana [2015-10-07 23:03:30 +0000 UTC]

Of course he knows! He just pretends he doesn't sometimes because he want the attention HAHAH! 

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TheEndlessHourglass [2015-10-07 21:15:58 +0000 UTC]

That's such a sad but heartwarming story! I'm glad you found him and fixed him up! Is he healthy now?

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Hiramana In reply to TheEndlessHourglass [2015-10-07 21:19:32 +0000 UTC]

Yup! Grumpy as ever, though. His shoulderpain is almost completely gone and he's very determined to show that he can use his remaining tooth! He still gets arthritis in the winter, though, but other than that he's perfectly healthy and happy <3

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TheEndlessHourglass In reply to Hiramana [2015-10-07 21:42:48 +0000 UTC]

That's good! I love to hear success stories (I hear so many 'she passed away' stories X| ) 

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Hiramana In reply to TheEndlessHourglass [2015-10-07 21:43:51 +0000 UTC]

Yup >.< Well he's very much alive and asleep in my lap right now ;D <3

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TheEndlessHourglass In reply to Hiramana [2015-10-07 21:45:51 +0000 UTC]

So cute!

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