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Etsuko is doing fine. I've taken to calling him Ed or Eddie. He's a sweet affectionate guy. He likes being where I am.

My dog actually played with him tonight. Ed and I were playing chase the ribbon and Walter the dog took one end and joined in. Ed was puzzled at first but didn't complain.

So I do wonder if he is urinating in the litter box. I don't see signs of it but I also have not seen or smelled cat urine anywhere in the house. Also he seems kind of chubby. Was his thyroid checked? Was he chubby when he arrived?

Oh and he does bite but in a playful way. I'm not afraid of it. I do discourage it. He knows No very well. It's hard to believe someone let him go. He's such a joy!

He got a new toy: