Here’s the story that people told back in the early 1980s: “A strange new world rises from the old: a world of savagery, super science, and sorcery. But one man bursts his bonds to fight for justice! With his companions Ookla the Mok and Princess Ariel, he pits his strength, his courage, and his fabulous Sunsword against the forces of evil. He is Thundarr, the Barbarian!”

Folks, I am no Barbarian, and I’ve no idea where Ookla the Mok and Princess Ariel have disappeared to – but I am Thundarr – and I am strong and courageous. I sneaked a peek at my namesake on www.thundarr.com. Yep, that would be me – large handsome head, long slightly wavy hair. I say I am quite striking – many secret colors blended into my mostly grey and white coat. I’ve got one white leg and one grey striped one. You’ll know me when you see me coming.

Listen! I have brought with me an extraordinary vocabulary and an oratorical style that will cause you to just stop, sit down, and listen. What will you learn? Many things – great mysteries and the great miracles of the Sunsword. Also that I’m powerfully friendly, quite mellow, and love people. Want to pick me up and carry me around? That would be fun. We superheroes have our soft sides, you know. Thundarr says your shoulder provides a marvelous place to rest his chin.

Uh, oh – from up here I can see new things – cars going by outside – don’t like cars. And what’s this? Time for action – I see a man with a ladder – looks like he needs a superhero’s help right now. I must save him from the ladder – also what appears to be a carnivorous and large cardboard box. I suspect the box needs feline exploration. What do you mean “He doesn’t need cat help?” Of course he does. I am his superhero – I am Thundarr – I have come to fight for justice, just by the strength of my character – never by claw.

Even if you’re sure that Keith doesn’t need my help with that big nasty box, I am quite sure that you do need my ongoing superhero capabilities, assistance, and general all-around entertaining Superhero Cat Persona. Do you know that you may have all of those wondrous assets in your life for a mere $100, payable to the great people here at Feline Rescue? Pretty special, I say. Be my Ookla and Ariel; I will be your Thundarr.

PS: I currently reside at THE SHELTER (not in foster care). If you can't stop in but would like to know more about me, please call 651-642-5900, ext.3. Thanks!