Smooch the Cat Makes a Rare Appearance on MyLot

By Val
@valmnz (17097)
New Zealand
November 19, 2016 11:12pm CST
There were days, when he was younger, that Smooch was happy to line up for the occasional photo shot, knowing he would be appearing online. He made regular appearances. But, now he is 15 going on 16, he prefers to remain out of the limelight. Consequently, trying to get this updated photo was quite a mission. He turned and looked out the window, then he faced me but looked down at the floor. No Mum, he said, you're not taking any more photos of me. After a lot of patience I managed to get this photo, but I have a feeling this may be his last myLot appearance for a while.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (468766)
• Switzerland
20 Nov 16
Smooch is still a beautiful cat and he knows that I love him. A big hug to Smooch and thanks for this lovely photo.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
It is a lovely photo isn't it.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (468766)
• Switzerland
21 Nov 16
@valmnz Yes, it's a lovely photo, Smooch seems to smile.
Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (12881)
• Ireland
20 Nov 16
@valmnz I'm like that too. I always try to look away when anyone points a camera at me!
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
20 Nov 16
But are you as good looking as Smooch?
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (12881)
• Ireland
20 Nov 16
@valmnz Well now that's no for me to say, but he is a rather good looking specimen for an old man!
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
24 Nov 16
Smooch is a beautiful CAT - mwah to him
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
27 Nov 16
Right now he's curled up by the window, having helped my husband watch the All Blacks beat France earlier.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
27 Nov 16
@valmnz well done to the All Blacks - today we are watching the cricket Test match vs Australia
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
20 Nov 16
He is so cute @valmnz . He reminds me of my outside feral cat that I named Bubba Red.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
Ginger or red cats are rather special I think.
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
21 Nov 16
@valmnz I think so too. One things for sure, they are very unpredictable.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (336680)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 16
Poor Smooch. He is still a very handsome cat. Give a pet from me. :)
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
He'll take all the cuddles, hugs and pets he can get. He's very needy these days.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (336680)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 16
@valmnz Our little cat got needy towards the end too. She ended up with feline leukaemia and we had her put down. It was a very sad day for us.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
27 Nov 16
@JudyEv It's very hard putting pets down
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Jeanne Marie
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
20 Nov 16
He is so beautiful! I can almost feel how warm his fur is from the sun. I hope you get more pictures for years to come.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
He doesn't give me many photo opportunities these days
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Jeanne Marie
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
21 Nov 16
@valmnz Ahhh, old bones don't want to put up with any guff.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
20 Nov 16
smooch doesn't look 15 going on 16
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
Compared with his younger self he does.
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Sky
@skysnap (20153)
•
20 Nov 16
that calm posture. :D
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
20 Nov 16
He's an old man, he knows who is boss in our house!
Sky
@skysnap (20153)
•
20 Nov 16
@valmnz haha. :D
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Nov 16
it is a lovely photo, but he does look annoyed lol!
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
I think that's just his "old" face!
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Nov 16
he's a beautiful cat. perhaps he's wantin' to know where his royalties went from all his online photo's 'n tales? ;)
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
22 Nov 16
Could be
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (317027)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Nov 16
That's a great picture of him.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
Yes, I like it. I took it on my phone.
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Susan
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
20 Nov 16
He is a beautiful cat, or should I say handsome? He looks like he gave up and let you snap the photo.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
He realised he was getting Mum's attention by co-operating. He is very spoilt!
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Nov 16
He has "retired" from his "celebrity" lol!
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
22 Nov 16
Well, now, I didn't think of that!
ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
24 Nov 16
Him and his reflection...great photo
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
27 Nov 16
Thank you, I took it with my phone
changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16709)
• China
20 Nov 16
He has been tired of it and doesn't want to be seen in the right places now.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
No, he either wants to be left alone, or he wants all our attention - no in-between.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (138460)
• Roseburg, Oregon
20 Nov 16
Patches.
Smooch does not look that happy about his picture being taken. Patches is 15 and does not mind her picture being taken.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
Patches is rather beautiful ... and all camouflaged there on whatever it is he is sitting on.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (49950)
• United States
27 Nov 16
What a handsome cat he is
Kevin Akash
@kevinakash (2084)
• Sri Lanka
20 Nov 16
so nice and little bit proud indeed. i love this pic alot.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
21 Nov 16
Thank you, I do too :-)
Manisha
@ms1864 (6885)
• Bangalore, India
20 Nov 16
i remember when i was a teenager and we got our 3rd puppy...i used to obsessively take pictures of him. As he grew he started walking away from me every time i took my camera out...he was clearly tired of it. At first i thought it was the flash that might be hurting him...but he would walk away even if i turned it off.
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Val
@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
20 Nov 16
Smooch has little patience when I point the camera at him these days!
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
20 Nov 16
Smooch is very handsome and he looks great for his age.
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