Gryphoak
Savannah Super Cat
Oak is indeed very special to us. He got osteosarcoma of his spine at age 6 and lost use of his legs very quickly. He had surgery to remove most of the tumor and parts of two vertebrae emergently when he was diagnosed, then had a month of radiation treatment at Michigan State University Veterinary Cancer Center and a year of chemo at home with us. He has survived longer than any other cat with this cancer and is now a pain-free, active, bundle of joyful purr who greets me at the door and sleeps at my feet. He has lost the ability to walk and control his urine but he gets around fine and has no idea he is disabled. He is the dominant one of the three and actually has helped keep F1 Calyx humble by putting him in his place when he gets out of hand. He and Gryphon were rescued from the same litter of strays and we wanted them to be together as long as possible. They are enjoying their new little brother but both still need to keep him in line on occasion.
