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 Tuptim
was found on Main Street in nearby DeLand, and no one claimed
her after repeated advertisements. She had a big sore on
her chin that wouldn't heal, and it looked so bad Florence thought she might
have cancer. The vet found that she previously had suffered a broken jaw,
and the wires that had been put in to help the bones heal had not been
removed when they should have been. She must have been in a lot of pain. The
vet removed the wires and she was finally able to heal.
Perhaps because of her experiences, Tuptim can be a bit cranky. She likes to be
talked to, but petting can be risky, and she will instantly turn into
Exorcist Kitty if anyone attempts to groom
her thick fur...she obviously has some bad memories associated with grooming.
Tuptim gets her name from one of the characters in the musical "The King and I".
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