Henry

This is a plea, my friends. The third member of my original little family ran away six days ago. Henry is a cream-colored, bright blue-eyed Siamese mix, who is full of nothing but love. He walks with a limp, as his left shoulder has been previously dislocated and has healed slightly higher than his other shoulder. He also has completely healed scarring on his back that is visible when you ruffle his fur, as it is a fairly large bald spot. He has huge blue eyes, a skinny little snake-like tail, and a big body. He is approximately 15 pounds on a 10-pound frame, with a big round belly. He is a compulsive licker and he almost never stops purring. He is a little skiddish, however, and may struggle a little if you try to pick him up, but he is completely friendly and lovable and should not try to bite or hurt anyone. He meows a lot too. He rides very well in cars without a carrier, so if anybody happens upon him, feel free to get him in your car.

Henry was staying with my friend Patrick during my hiatus and was there for less than a week before escaping out a window. He has been missing since August 1-3 (Patrick said six days ago). Patrick lives in the Greenlake area on the corner of 80th and Greenlake Way or something like that. Apparently, Henry might have been last seen in a neighborhood approximately three blocks north of there.

I know I don’t have too many readers in Seattle. But please please PLEASE, if you happen to see Henry wandering around, get in touch with me ASAP. I know many of you either live near or frequent the Greenlake area.

My fear is that he’s disoriented and doesn’t know where he is or where to go, as he is not at all familiar with Patrick’s neighborhood. I am not slated to return to Seattle until the end of the month, but if anyone wants to help put up signs or check local shelters for me (in addition to what Patrick is already doing), be in touch.

And also, just this once, just for Henry, say a short prayer to Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lost things. I'm not Catholic, and I'm not necessarily a prayer, but you just never know....