We really don’t know how old Tabs is.
Our best guess is that he’s about 11, or 10.
Our vet thinks that’s about right, but we don’t really know. He looked like he was near the end of his kittenhood when he first came into our life as a stray, and that was around 2007.
He was a kitty model right from the start, as you can tell. He took to the camera right away.
2008
He also lavished me with lurvies from the start. He’s always loved hanging out.
2009
For kitty modeling, 2009 was his breakout year. That’s when he really picked it up.
And he hasn’t let up, although he doesn’t like to work as many hours as he used to (who does?).
2010
Professionally, he still has a lot he wants to accomplish. I guess that’s how it is with driven cats.
Rachel says
July 17th, 2016 at 2:24 pmI see many more years of successful kitty modeling in your future, Tabs!
Marina (Makeup4all) says
July 17th, 2016 at 2:47 pmOh, Karen, he is the cutest!And the love you share is just awesome.
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Niki says
July 17th, 2016 at 4:10 pmMy sweet Owen, who looks like a slightly smaller, fuzzier Tabs, turned 17 this week! He’s still kittenish in some ways but his age is starting to show. I try not to think about how many years I may have left with him- he is my very bestest friend!
Lulle says
July 17th, 2016 at 4:55 pmNice to see some old pics, Tabs hasn’t changed much at all! Ernesto is also 10, time flies…
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Chelsea says
July 17th, 2016 at 6:14 pmSo handsome! That smize.
Chris25 says
July 18th, 2016 at 5:50 amYou and Tabs are cat/cat lady goals. <3
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Kim says
July 18th, 2016 at 7:58 amTabs, still rocking it after all these years! He does look ever so slightly less Plus Sized Model in the early shots, but he was still very handsome and you can see the potential. 😉
Karen says
July 18th, 2016 at 10:39 amLOL, I think he was doing more outdoor bootcamp workouts then. You know kittens. They have so much energy, LOL!
Kim says
July 19th, 2016 at 5:33 amHAHA! I agree 100%. Those workouts are hard on the joints and definitely for the young. 😉
Maria says
July 18th, 2016 at 9:33 amTabs is so adorable. How lucky that you two found each other and that he is a part of the family 🙂
Karen says
July 18th, 2016 at 10:38 amHi Maria,
I did get really lucky. It’s not often that you get to find your once-in-a-lifetime cat.
I hope that you and your family have found ways to cope with your recent loss of Tiger. Tabs sends hugs and kisses. 🙂
Mel. B. says
July 18th, 2016 at 11:33 amI don’t know what it is about those tabby cats. They are just so affectionate, friendly, snuggly, and have super personalities.
I definitely need to get one of my own.
Chloe says
July 18th, 2016 at 12:45 pmSunday’s with tabs are something I really look forward to seeing on a Monday morning when I get into the office ^_^. Lots of good kitty juju from Tabs No 1. fan in New Zealand
denise S says
July 18th, 2016 at 2:28 pmTabs you still got it! Still looking good after all these years! Must be all the TLC
Stephanie says
July 18th, 2016 at 9:30 pmIf that’s a handknit hat in 2010, I think I know the pattern…
I’m a sucker for handknits. And cats.
Modernaires says
July 19th, 2016 at 2:39 pmThe NARS compact cat mountain definitely made me laugh! Your posts about Tabs always pull at my heart strings in such emotional ways, Karen! lol It’s such a delight when people think of their fur babies as a best friend, rather than just a pet. 🙂
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Tiffany says
July 22nd, 2016 at 5:03 amOMG! I love this. I burst out laughing at the photo showing all of the NARS compacts in a circle around him. 🙂