It Snowed? Again?

Well, it's a good thing your blog writer is not a meteorologist because she would have lost her job this week!  For you see, on Monday, it was predicted on this blog that we wouldn't see any more snow until next year...then it snowed the very next day!

Some of our cats enjoyed the snow and others wanted nothing to do with the "wet stuff."  We hope you enjoy this short little video of the cats in (and out of) the snow!  

Can you guess the names of our snow-loving and den-loving cats?  Show off your In-Sync Exotics' cat knowledge by entering your guesses below in the comment box!  Good luck!  Answers will be posted at the end of the day.

As of Tuesday evening, there is no more snow predicted.  However, that may change tomorrow with this blog writer's luck!   In the meantime, it should be warmer today, around 48 degree (high) and 32 degrees overnight (brrr).  

We'd like to thank our staff and volunteers for providing wonderful care to our cats--snow or shine!  You guys are real troopers braving the elements as our cats watch you from their warm toasty dens...thank you!

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We hope you enjoyed today's blog posting! Be sure to check back tomorrow for more fun and informative information about our exotic cats and their friends of In-Sync Exotics! Don't forget to let us know your reaction to this posting by clicking on one of the reaction buttons below--and share this blog posting with others please ~ Thank you!

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Aramis and Chance Love to Play!

Happy Monday to our loyal blog reader--you!  We hope you had a safe and dry weekend!

When you live in Texas, you never know when it's going to rain, nor for how long.  Last Saturday, we received quite a downpour, but it didn't stop us from performing our usual animal-related chores.  Rain or shine, we are here for the cats!  Thankfully, we had a beautiful Sunday, which allowed us to dry out some  and the animals got to enjoy their enrichment toys!

Since our last "Aramis" update on Thursday, we are pleased to announce that Aramis ate his Friday meal plus his treats!  Then for some reason, he decided not to eat his Saturday treats or meal (Rain related perhaps? Probably not, but you never know!) and on Sunday he enjoyed about a pound of turkey.  Despite Aramis' on again-off again appetite,  he still loves, loves, loves his enrichment!

We are very happy that Aramis attitude has not changed throughout this entire eating ordeal--he's still as adorable as ever!

Now that the snow is gone, and rain has taken it's place, we thought you might enjoy this winter remake video featuring Chance playing in the snow for the first time ever!  Chances are, we probably won't see any more snow this winter, so we'll have to wait until next year for another chance of filming Chance playing with his little red ball in the snow... so enjoy!

We hope you enjoyed today's blog posting! Be sure to check back tomorrow for more fun and informative information about our exotic cats and their friends of In-Sync Exotics! Don't forget to let us know your reaction to this posting by clicking on one of the reaction buttons below--and share this blog posting with others please ~ Thank you!

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Farewell Spike -- Run Wild And Free Forever...

Dear In-Sync Exotics Family:

It is with a very heavy heart to announce the passing of Spike, our beloved former Poetry cougar. 

Spike let us know yesterday evening that his body and spirit was tired and he was ready to cross the Rainbow Bridge to join his companions, Kane and Howard.  Even though we are saddened because the Lord called our Spike home, we are comforted in the knowledge that he will not cross the Rainbow Bridge alone--he has Kane and Howard waiting for him on the other side. 

Spike at the 2012 Christmas Party

As you know, Spike was challenged with a serious health condition.  On May 3, 2012, we took Spike to Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine to learn why he was having difficulty walking. At first, we thought he might be having some age-related issues seeing how he is 17 years old at the time. While Spike had no problems running and playing, we noticed that he did have problems walking at a normal pace, sort of like he had inebriated hind legs. 

Preparing Spike for his MRI

MRI images showed us that Spike had two ruptured discs, one found on his neck and the other on his upper spine. We were presented at that time with two options: bed rest and recovery or surgical treatment. We opted bed rest for Spike, hoping that surgery would be the last resort and recovery from this type of surgical procedure may be difficult for our senior cougar. 

For months, we limited Spike's movements in the hopes that his spinal issues would resolve themselves. Unfortunately, several months later, we have noticed Spike walked in an unusual manner once again. Video was taken of Spike's movements and sent to Texas Texas A&M for review. After watching the video, the veterinarian agreed to examine Spike in the hopes that there was something we can do for his back and legs.

So on November 13th, Spike went back to Texas A&M for more tests.  He received a Convenia injection and was placed on several other medications. Sadly, there was nothing they could do to repair the damaged to his two ruptured discs.

Here's looking at you, kid!

Ever wonder how Spike got his name?  Well, believe it or not, Spike used  to behave aggressively towards us--especially when we first met him in Poetry, Texas.  He was like one of those gang members that just dared you to touch him.  As soon as we brought him home, his attitude changed.  He quieted down and starting seeking attention from us.  He definitely was  the alpha male of the cougar group as he loved to chase after the “ladies” causing them all sorts of grief.  When he stopped causing trouble, we knew his time with us was coming to an end.

Spike, is survived by Chloe, our last Poetry cougar, and she shares her enclosure with Cerella, Cherokee, Sierra, Crimson, and Lassiter.

We invite you to attend Spike's memorial service at Pet Memories located in Rockwall, Texas.  His service begins at 11:00am today.  For directions, please click HERE.

If you would like to make a donation in honor of Spike's memory, please click HERE.  Thank you.

July 19, 1995 - January 10, 2013

Run Wild & Free, Sweet Spike…

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