Thumper. missing cat. Siamese-looking

Thumper's now home! Please read the full, sordid details in the new section, "Theft & Recovery of T." about how a thief sold Thumper to someone on a DC street for $100.

In addition, check out the section, "WJLA/ABC7: Pet Thief & T" on which you can access the news link about the 7/16/09 news story done about Thumper and DC-area pet thieves. 

He is technically a "Snowshoe" cat.  Blackish face, ears and nose, with white snout, and chin (which has a brownish "soul" patch).  White whiskers and eyelashes.  Blue eyes in the light!  Also, white ear hairs.  Missing since Friday, June 26. Disappeared sometime after 2p from Logan Circle area, 1517 12th Street N.W., which is between Rhode Island Avenue and Q Street N.W. (one block east of Logan Circle), Washington, DC.  

 Light tan body with white socks, white belly, and white chest.  Also, black tail and mostly pink paws.  Thumper was wearing his collar when he disappeared; the collar is nylon, and the pattern in swirly-stripped in red, orange and the pink spectrum.  The tags are: green 2007 Rabies tag (i think from Friendship Animal Hospital), purple (current vet, "Negola's Ark" in Shady Grove Md; tag has ID #), blue tag (his etched name, CURRENT address of "1517-A 12th Street N.W.".  Also, there originally was an old phone number, which I scribbled out and added my current phone number), and a bell.  

Indoor, very friendly cat; doesn't scratch or lash out (that's why I'm worried, because someone could easily steal him due to his friendliness). 12 years old. Neutered.  Thumper has a medical problem so I closely monitor his health carefully; he eats special food. (he had major surgery to solve a medical problem, which involved removing his male organ from his anal area, and his uretherea was even enlarged to the size of a female's!). Thumper IS well at the moment.

IMPORTANT!!!

6/27: please read the "sightings, possible" for a disturbing development. 8(      Thumper has a medical condition that I am monitoring and am trying to prevent a recurrence through special food and medicines/vitamins when necessary (I monitor his ph levels in his urine, for example).  He had intense major surgery one 1/2 years ago. He almost DIED! But, I have a wonderful cat specialist who helped him then, and continues to monitor him now. Thumper IS well right now, but if he is with another person who is NOT aware of his special needs (if he's been snatched, for example), then Thumper could develop his medical problem through uninformed neglect.  My worry: will this new person be willing to spend the $ to fix him, to keep him healthy??? I, the owner, WILL, and already do, keep him healthy; I have already spent a few thousands of dollars when he was sick, to fix his problem, and then, to keep him healthy, because HE'S MY BUDDY, HE'S MY PAL! And I will do what I can to keep him healthy and live a good, stress-free life.  I don't know if another could do this obligation--they can't love him like I can, and like I do!   

If found--if you at least see him--please contact me asap ANYTIME!

310.895.3464 (California area code BUT I am DC-BASED, Logan Circle!)

202.683.0130 (cells).

mariannalafollette@yahoo.com 

Texting is fine also, in addition to leaving any voice mail (if I don't first don't answer your call).

 Thanks, 

Marianna