Pet Corner: From Okinawa, Japan to Embrey Mill, Virginia
Jack is a Japanese Bobtail Cat, which means his tail resembles more of a rabbit tail than a cat tail. Mollye Hoffman rescued him when he was just a few weeks old while she was living in Okinawa, Japan. He is named after Jack from the Titanic, but since his family calls him Jack Jack, people think he’s named after The Incredibles. While living in Japan he loved staring out the window and talking/meowing with the stray cats.
What does a move from one country to another with a cat look like? Aside from ensuring he was up to date on his medical records, it also means arranging transportation logistics for him, including having the right size crates. The stress was worth it knowing our whole family stayed together. Jack, a world traveler, is now 2 years old.
His favorite things to do are to ride around his bubble backpack and go for walks. He also loves to sniff flowers and cuddle with his family. Mollye’s 8-year-old Son, Weston, has autism. Jack serves as Weston’s emotional support. This emotional support came even more into play when they made the move from Japan back to the United States. Moving back from an overseas location can be overwhelming for adults, it was much more stressful for the kids. Jack was by Weston’s side throughout their transition making that move easier on him. Jack has become a staple in his Embrey Mill neighborhood.
“Jack completes us, he is part of our family, so if you ever see him in the neighborhood, stop us and say, “hi!”
-Mollye Hoffman
