Bustopher Jones is not skin and bones
In fact, he's remarkably fat
He doesn't haunt pubs - he has eight or nine clubs
For he's the Four Corners street Cat!

Well, we call him Buster for short since "Bustopher Jones" is such a mouthful. Buster was dropped off to a local pet store by a good Samaritan who had seen the cat in his back yard for a few days. Not being in a position to bring him into his home due to allergies, Buster hitched a ride home with a fellow cat lover while his lost owner was searched for. We knew he just HAD to belong to someone since he had a collar, looked very well fed, and seemed to charm everyone he met:

In the whole of Silver Spring the smartest of names is
The name of this Brummel of cats
And we're all of us proud to be nodded or bowed to
By Bustopher Jones in white spats.

Fliers were put up and internet notices were placed for over a month, but no one seemed to know where Buster belonged. He definitely missed his people and grieved during his time isolated by himself in a separate room away from the other kitties in the house. Finally after a month, Buster was checked out by a vet, tested negative for FIV and Feline Leukemia, and had all of his shots updated. Since he was already neutered, he was set to find his "new" forever home!

Buster does well with other non-aggressive kitties, but we're not so sure how he does with dogs. He loves to sleep on the pillows of his foster parents and will carry on a full conversation with his people whenever, wherever, on whatever topic fancies him. At about 5 years old and 16 pounds, Buster has seen more than any good housecat should have to, and prefers the luxuries of inside living. His needs are simple - good food, a warm bed, and a soft hand to pet him. No more street life for this guy! If you have the home for Buster, he would be delighted to talk to you about it! Please contact us at cara_adopt@yahoo.com.

Editor's note: Bustopher Jones is one of the cats in T. S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" and in the CATS play and movie.