Lazarus is an orange tabby and an important member of our staff. He arrived at The Cat Clinic of Stillwater July 9, 2001. His mother was a feral cat who appeared at a staff member’s house. Not long after her first appearance, she arrived at the house with three kittens in tow. The family was feral and did not want to be touched. The clinic was notified that these kittens would be paying a visit. The kittens disappeared before their scheduled appointment and were soon assumed dead. A couple of days later, one small orange and white kitten reappeared! He was scraggly and weighed little more than one pound! He was immediately called Lazarus, as he had "risen from the dead", and was taken to the clinic for care. There are two stories in the Bible that ring true of our Lazarus. He showed up at the gate (AKA our co-worker’s house) worn, frail and poor. He was assumed dead, but rose again to a heavenly lifestyle here at the clinic.

Like all the other staff members, Lazarus works hard. He is the clinic blood donor. To qualify for this position he happily ate his way to a healthy weight of 13 pounds and submitted to numerous blood tests and examinations. Several times a year, when a patient needs a blood transfusion, additional testing is done to assure that Laz’s blood is a perfect match. The rest of the year, Laz spends his days keeping fit.  He rests in his chair in the Doctor’s office or in the window, he exercises by climbing his tree and playing with his toys. He is also the official tester of all new kitty toys and treats. Some of his food is placed in his Tricky Treat Ball and other snacks are hidden in his tower and around the office.  He delights in "hunting" for his treats. Lazarus is a playful and carefree cat. He lives in a building designed for cats and is cared for by a staff of skilled, devoted cat lovers. Occasionally he has the opportunity to give the gift of life to a gravely ill kitty. Lazarus is a very special member of The Cat Clinic of Stillwater family.

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