Trois Pattes

If your French is good, you may have guessed why this cat is unique. Trois Pattes, as his name suggests, had only three paws.

One morning, my grandmother called me, sounding unusually excited, and asked if I could come to see her. It was an odd request, but I couldn’t say no, so I went. Usually, I’d meet her at the door, but this time, she was waiting for me, and we headed straight to her courtyard. That’s when this little guy showed up.

I had some wonderful years with him. Trois Pattes was one of the most intelligent cats I’ve ever had. In fact, he was so clever that he even argued with me once! I’m glad my father was there to witness that strange and funny moment—I only wish I could have recorded it.