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| If a cat could look like a
teddy bear, he would look like Big Daddy. Big
Daddy was owned by the daughter of someone who
used to work at Taylor & Associates.
Apparently, her daughter had to move and could
not take Big Daddy so Richard agreed to keep him
here. Big Daddy is just the sweetest fellow and
was named because he took care of some kittens
when they were living with him at his first
home. He would bathe them and protect them just
like a mother would. Here at the firm, Big Daddy
can always be found either in front of the
kitchen (hopeful perhaps) or lounging in one of
the overstuffed chairs in Ben Manion's office
(link to Ben's bio). He knows he is not supposed
to go into the offices but most of us do not
have the heart to enforce the rule when he looks
so content. Big Daddy is just a shy guy with the
sweetest face and softest fur. He only lets his
guard down when it is time for his annual
vaccination. He is a not so much of a Big Daddy
as a Big Baby when he lets out cries that sound
like a real child's during his vaccinations. He
is a little embarrassed about this though, so
try not to mention
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| Since Barbara is allergic to
cat dander, the Prescott office has become day
camp for Barbara's two small dogs. Bitsy, a 10
year old Shih Tzu, spends each day greeting
clients, eating, begging for tummy rubs, eating,
sleeping in the sunniest spot in the office, and
demanding doggie treats to, of course, eat.
Needless to say, Bitsy has put on a few pounds
since she started "work" at Taylor &
Associates. Bentley, a 1 year old Bichon, is a
bit more active. The way to Bentley's heart is
to play fetch with him. He has become quite
vocal in his requests for playtime. He will
gather all his toys at the feet of whomever he
wants to play with, and then bark or paw that
person to start a game of fetch. Bentley is also
our four-legged paper shredder. Fortunately, the
only paper Bentley is able to reach is the paper
we have waiting to be shredded anyway. So it all
works out well; Bentley earns his keep and we
have less paper to put through the electric
shredder. |
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| Blue came to us with his
mother, "Mama" in the late 1980's. He is one of
the oldest cats at Taylor & Associates. We
believe he is a pure bred Russian Blue. He is
the protector of the staircase to the basement
and can often be found conferencing with Maureen
who works at Verbatim, a court reporting service
downstairs. |
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| Emma was actually only a few weeks old when she was given to us by a client who found her. She came in a shoebox and still looked like a tiny ball of fluff. When we took Emma to the vet, one of the technicians fell in love with her and asked to keep her. After a few months, we were told Emma loved her new owner but hated the owner’s new husband. We welcomed Emma back with open arms and now she’s here to stay. |
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| Ginger came to us through
Richard Taylor's older daughter who rescued her
from an abusive owner. Although Ginger's rough
beginnings have made her wary of being picked up
and may be responsible for her seizures, they
did not temper her curious tendencies or
friendly temperament. She is one of the sweetest
cats who will, without exception, be the first
cat to greet newcomers and demand that they
shake a feather for her amusement. She can often
be found in an open lap but she does have the
unladylike tendency to slobber when you pet her
- consider yourself
forewarned! |
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| Heidi was found at our old
office on 3rd Avenue & Roosevelt. Her mom
was a young stray that would come around and eat
the cat food we would leave outside. One day,
the neighbors found the body of Heidi's mom and
went looking for her kittens that were too young
to survive alone. They finally found them under
their house and asked us if we wanted one.
Richard Taylor's younger daughter, Brittany,
named Heidi because she was so scared and would
always hide from everyone. She stayed with Mr.
Taylor's family until she was mature enough to
live at the firm. Over the years, she has
learned to be a little braver with Maureen (a
court reporter with Verbatim) and Alma
(accounting) but she is still very timid and
shy. |
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| Houdini is our little magician. He is a young, spunky guy who magically appeared in the building on a Monday morning. He was sleeping in the bathroom like he belonged here. At first glance he looks like a younger Big Daddy, but Houdini has distinctive little white feet that set him apart. He’s a really sweet guy who craves a cuddle or a pat on the head. |
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| Leilani was one of Dorothy
Hamilton's cats. She used to have a mean streak and
fight with any cat that dared to cross her path.
At one time, we had to separate her from the
other cats because she was so aggressive. Now,
however, she is one of the most loving cats here
and wants attention from anyone who will give it
to her. She can usually be found sleeping or
grooming her luxurious fur coat wherever there
is a patch of sun shining in the lobby. When she
meows she makes a weird noise, not quite a meow,
but not quite any other noise either. She has a
mischievous look in her eye at all times but
will purr instantly at the slightest kind
gesture. |
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Bill was a young cat that someone dropped off at the Animal Care Hospital (www.azvet.com), which provides all of our veterinary care. The staff at Animal Care Hospital saw Bill wandering around the parking lot and became concerned because of the busy street traffic in front of the hospital. They brought him inside and when Bob (our maintenance person) came to pick up Patrick from a regular check up, the vet staff "refused" to give Patrick to Bob unless he also took this other cat too. Bill was officially named, "Little Bill" after a cat that had recently passed away. The original Bill was a very large and friendly cat who had an affinity for tape. Roger Schwartz thought that it was only appropriate to name the new cat (who never quite matched Bill's weight) in Bill's honor. |
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| Max was initially captured by
the local animal shelter when they found him
abandoned and caught in a skunk trap. The animal
shelter, knowing that the Flagstaff office of
Taylor & Associates has a reputation for
taking in cats with feline leukemia, called our
office and Max immediately became part of the
Taylor & Associates family. That was nearly
5 years ago and Max now serves in the official
capacity of 'Greeter' for our Flagstaff office.
During that period, Max has become an integral
element in our office and has developed a unique
bond with many of our clients. |
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| Moe is one of the oldest cats
here at Taylor & Associates. He came to us
when a client told us that she could not care
for her cat, "Gizmo." He was named after the
creature in the movie Gremlins because his ears
stuck out at awkward angles. We agreed to take
him and soon discovered that he had a severe ear
infection, presumably from a lost battle with
another cat. The veterinarian had to pin his ear
back in order to treat it but even after the
infection cleared, his ear never adjusted back
to its normal position. Despite his
disfigurement, Moe knows his status here at
Taylor & Associates as one of the
senior-most cats. He can usually be found
downstairs generously sharing a chair with
Maureen, a court-reporter with Verbatim, who
spoils him rotten. | |
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Patrick is one of our older cats given to us by one of Roger Schwartz's clients. Originally, Patrick's name was "Pink Panther" but when Roger saw the way he was primly sitting at the sliding glass door waiting to come inside, Roger thought that "Patience" might be a more appropriate name. Being a male, however, the name became a more masculine, "Patrick." Unfortunately, in addition to being patient, Patrick also tends to be a fighter. Over the years, Patrick developed sores that eventually abscessed. He now has an undetermined skin condition and must visit the vet regularly. In an effort to find a cure for his disease, we have had tissue samples sent to the New York University to try to develop a medication for him. Until then, we will continue to love him just the way he is. | |
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Snow White was given to us from our veterinarian. She was found by an animal lover who could not keep her. Snow White loves people and is happiest when sitting on a lap. If the lap is occupied with papers, she will sit on top of the papers and be purrfectly content. |
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