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SNEAKING TREATS: McGahon quickly realized that Gus was tall enough to reach the counter and was prepared to use that for his advantage. “The second night he was home we made steaks,” McGahon said. “Phil and I were eating and left the third steak on the counter and we heard something. We went running over and Gus ate the entire steak in one gulp.” Photo courtesy of McGahon.

Enough love for two mommies

March 27, 2020

For Gus, the transition took a little bit of getting used to.

“You could see on his face that he was sad and depressed, so the two of us sat down,” McGahon said. “I talk to my animals, and we had a conversation that he’s safe and he’s home. It’s OK that he will always love Sawyer, his original mommy, and it’s OK to have love for both of us. I told him that he never has to forget her and that we’ll always love and honor her.”

Knowing how important Gus was to everyone who knew and loved Smith, McGahon created an Instagram account for him the night he arrived home.

“I made an Instagram account so that all of the people who’ve loved him before could see how he’s doing and that he’s properly taken care of and worshipped and loved,” she explained. “Plus, he’s adorable so I think everybody would want to see his big giant face.”

The account, @gusthebfd, was much appreciated.

 

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“It’s wonderful because we get to see our boy pretty much every day,” Folger said. “He’s in Austin with someone who I have a lot of love and respect for, which means I can see him whenever I want.”

Once he adjusted to the new environment, Gus’s friendly personality began to show.

“He’s loving and friendly and does not realize that he’s 180 pounds,” McGahon said. “He just wants to snuggle and sit in your lap.”

Aside from cuddling with his new family (even though his feline siblings do not appreciate his tendency to cuddle very much), Gus has gotten into a bit of mischief.

“We realized very quickly that he can reach the counter,” McGahon said. “The second night he was home we made steaks. They were big steaks, probably about a pound each. Phil and I were eating and left the third steak on the counter, and we heard something. We went running over, and Gus ate the entire steak in one gulp.”

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