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Houston "My Snowshoe"

© Emile Abbott
Deluxe Website: emile-abbott-photography.com

Houston "My Snowshoe"

Uploaded: February 16, 2014

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Houston is another of our rare rescue kitties and is the brother to Rouser. They were all the kitties of "Miss Kitty" which we rescued with "Alice". The next day we were told she had 3 other kittens which we also took and "Houston, Rouser and Jeep were brought to our house 3 days old. Miss Kitty sure had some broken chromosomes with her litter (all different). Houston the "Snowshoe" is a rare kitty that can not be breed although many attempt have been made. They have intense blue eye, distinctive marking and white paws (snowshoes). They either occur or not and are uncommon to rare. He is a very affectionate kitty and live on the back porch and backyard with his sibs. Continuing with my kitties series also taken with the cheap Canon Powershot SX50 HS.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 9.32 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Comments

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 16, 2014

I did not get the best news with the remainder of my Cardiac Test coming in with a C+. No major need for Coronary Stenting, further testing or surgery but a definite increased risk. Will be treated medically for a year with medication and need to get back to daily exercise which I have already started and am now walking 2 miles a day (no chest pain or SOB). Did restart a statin (Crestor) and added a baby aspirin 81 mgm. BP is under control with meds and I do eat a low fat, low carb diet (most of the time). Advice if you want to live long and be healthy: Stay ideal body weight (I am), do not smoke (I do not), exercise daily (I am back to it), take a baby ASA daily and a statin drug (both decrease stroke, heart attack and sudden death by 50% and that is cheap), eat a healthy diet (low cal, low fat and low Carb), keep your BP under control, keep stress to a reasonable minimum, laugh a lot, have fun in life, have regular uninhibited sex with your spouse and get yearly or more often medical check ups if necessary. Or the alternative is early death or high medical bills. What I gave my wife for Valentines Day was my heart checkup and a renewed chance for a long and healthy and fun time together. Happy belated Valentines Day from Emile will catch up soon. #1563837

David Phalen February 16, 2014

So happy you didn't find any serious problems!! Your advice is very well founded and one I've followed pretty well for a few years now. Like you I plan on enjoying many more happy years with my wife of 56 years.

Excellent animal portrait and info about Houston!! Love hearing about your kitties!!

Looks like that Canon Powershot SX50 HS is doing well. #10977505

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 16, 2014

Glad to hear no need for surgery and hope medication, exercise and diet does the trick. I am a big fan of exercise, no smoking and a good diet. Good advise for sure. Beautiful cat and capture. Love those blue eyes. #10977532

Tiia Vissak February 17, 2014

a great portrait and great news! #10977655

Colette M. Metcalf February 17, 2014

What a beautiful kitty, Emile!!! #10977730

Joy Rector February 17, 2014

love this shot and a not to bad health report #10977831

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 17, 2014

Thanks David, Tammy, Tiia, Colette and Joy #10977982

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe February 17, 2014

Darling photo, but the best gift of all you gave your wife! Continued good health, Emile!

ccc #10978121

John Connolly February 17, 2014

I love Houston Emile! Thos penetrating blue eyes are fantastic
I like your philosophy on long life and your action plan! I didn't see anything about reducing your salt intake though! #10978166

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 17, 2014

Houston is beautiful and so is your portrait of him, Emile! I love his eyes! Glad to hear you're back on track with your exercise. I'm trying to do that too although I hate it. LOL. #10978507

frank w. degenhardt February 17, 2014

Shades of old blue eyes. those are definitely a beautiful blue. What a gorgeous cat Houston is.
Sorry to hear about your test results. I to have been gotten myself in a more healthy routine. Walking each night, give up the diet coke, take my aspirin, watch my cholesterol. We old boys and gals have to take care of ourselves. Good luck with your health my friend. Take care Emile. #10978546

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 18, 2014

Thanks Candice, John (I am already on a low salt diet), Terry and Frank. #10978877

Phyllis A. Houghton February 18, 2014

Beautiful blue eyes and great advise for a healthy life. Great valentine for Frances and yourself. Welcome back. I am trying to catch up too! #10979488

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 19, 2014

Thanks Phyllis #10979816

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 03, 2014

WONDERFUL capture of this beautiful and rare kitty!!! GREAT advice as well!!! I do most of that except not as much exercise as I should due to some back issues. <>< #10992191

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 03, 2014

Thanks Nancy. #10992267

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