{{CatInfobox|name=Dr. Smudge|image=DrSmudge1.png|caption=The doctor is here!|other_names=Mr. Paw, Mr. Boba, Mr. Addict|breed=Domestic Shorthair|coat=Orange and white piebald tabby.|sex=Male|rarity=Uncommon|occupation=PhD in Catnip Smudging.|appearance=White with orange spots on his back and head.|first_sighting=February 23rd, 2024
{{CatInfobox|name=Dr. Smudge|image=DrSmudge1.png|caption=The doctor is here!|other_names=Mr. Paw, Mr. Boba, Mr. Addict|breed=Domestic Shorthair|coat=Orange and white piebald tabby.|sex=Male|rarity=Uncommon|occupation=PhD in Catnip Smudging.|appearance=White with orange spots on his back and head.|first_sighting=February 23, 2024, 02:16 AM (LFT)|parents=Unknown|partner=None|siblings=None|children=None|other_relations=Intimidating [[The Gluttonous Beast]], likely to keep his glutton in check.
2:16 AM (GMT+8)|parents=Unknown|partner=None|siblings=None|children=None|other_relations=Intimidating [[The Gluttonous Beast]], likely to keep his glutton in check.
Afraid of Mr. Chicken after the April 27th incident.}}
Afraid of Mr. Chicken after the April 27th incident.}}
[[File:Drsmudgelick.gif|thumb|Dr. Smudge licking the catnip ball (click to see gif)]]
[[File:Drsmudgelick.gif|thumb|Dr. Smudge licking the catnip ball (click to see gif)]]
'''Dr. Smudge''' is a new cat recently spotted at the feeder. He appears on the [[Happy Canteen]] and his first sighting was on February 23rd, 2024, at approximately 2:16 UTC+8.
'''Dr. Smudge''' is a new cat recently spotted at the feeder. He appears on the [[Happy Canteen]] and his first sighting was on February 23, 2024, at approximately 02:16 AM (LFT).
Unlike most male cats, he does not have the honorific of "Mr.", but instead has the honorific of "Dr.".
Unlike most male cats, he does not have the honorific of "Mr.", but instead has the honorific of "Dr.".
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== Sightings ==
== Sightings ==
LFT = Local Feeder Time
'''LFT''' = "Local Feeder Time"
=== February ===
=== February 2024 ===
* '''February 23th, 2024:''' At 2:16 UTC+8, Dr. Smudge appeared for the first time and ate from the feeder for a while. Afterwards, he played, licked the catnip ball, ate a bit more, and then left.
* '''February 23, 2024:''' At 02:16 AM (LFT), Dr. Smudge appeared for the first time and ate from the feeder for a while. Afterwards, he played, licked the catnip ball, ate a bit more, and then left.
* '''February 29th, 2024:''' At 11:17 pm (LFT), Dr. Smudge appeared from the shadows and ate from [[Mount Kibble]] while being watched by [[Mr. Beetle]], once noticed, Dr, Smudge continously growled at [[Mr. Beetle]] until leaving after 20 minutes.
* '''February 29, 2024:''' At 11:17 PM (LFT), Dr. Smudge appeared from the shadows and ate from [[Mount Kibble]] while being watched by [[Mr. Beetle]], once noticed, Dr, Smudge continuously growled at [[Mr. Beetle]] until leaving after 20 minutes.
=== March ===
=== March 2024 ===
* '''March 3rd, 2024:''' At 10:09 pm (LFT), Dr. Smudge was spotted eating from the feeder. During the time of his presence, there was a moment where he was seen growling to a cat outside then continue on eating.
* '''March 03, 2024:''' At 10:09 PM (LFT), Dr. Smudge was spotted eating from the feeder. During the time of his presence, there was a moment where he was seen growling to a cat outside then continue on eating.
* '''March 8th, 2024''': Spotted at 11:58 AM (EST) chomping, nibbling, may even be inclined to say, 'comiendo'.
* '''March 08, 2024''': Spotted at 11:58 PM (LFT) chomping, nibbling, may even be inclined to say, 'comiendo'.
* '''March 10th, 2024''': Spotted at 1:37 PM (LFT) stuck around for over 10 minutes chowing down.
* '''March 10, 2024''': Spotted at 01:37 PM (LFT) stuck around for over 10 minutes chowing down.
* '''March 11st, 2024:''' Spotted at 1:31 AM (LFT) Dr. Smudge appeared and scared away [[Ms. Kibble]] and then leave at the same time.
* '''March 11, 2024:''' Spotted at 01:31 AM (LFT) Dr. Smudge appeared and scared away [[Ms. Kibble]] and then leave at the same time.
* '''March 24th, 2024:''' Spotted at 4:38 AM (LFT) Dr. Smudge appears to the feeder, scaring away [[Mr. Beef]]. Looks noticeably worse for wear, with a very crusty face.
* '''March 24, 2024:''' Spotted at 04:38 AM (LFT) Dr. Smudge appears to the feeder, scaring away [[Mr. Beef]]. Looks noticeably worse for wear, with a very crusty face.
=== April ===
=== April 2024 ===
* '''April 3rd, 2024:''' Seen at 00:51 (LFT). Dr. Smudge arrived to the feeder during the rain, with their eyes being somewhat better. He ate for seven minutes, receiving some more kibble during so.
* '''April 03, 2024:''' Seen at 00:51 AM (LFT). Dr. Smudge arrived to the feeder during the rain, with their eyes being somewhat better. He ate for seven minutes, receiving some more kibble during so.
* [[File:All four.png|thumb|Dr. Smudge, [[Mr. Chicken]], [[Mr. Egg]] and [[Ms. Warn]] on April 27th.]]'''April 27th, 2024:''' At around 5:00 PM (LFT) was seen in the feeder eating, getting snacks and kibble stuck on his mouth twice. He was subsequently pushed out of the way by [[Mr. Puke]], staying with him for around 15 minutes. The encounter was peaceful. Later, [[Mr. Egg]] hesitantly entered the feeder to eat. Dr. Smudge did not interfere. Shortly after Mr. Egg's entrance, [[Mr. Chicken]] sniffed his butt repeatedly. At the same time, [[Ms. Warn]] snuck up from the top right. Dr. Smudge refused to leave, remaining the left (top view) corner of the feeder. [[Ms. Warn]] left at 5:27 PM. The trio of white-orange cats remained in a tense situation for another several minutes, [[Mr. Chicken]] eventually losing interest at 5:29 PM, but returning after half a minute and sniffing Dr. Smudge again. Kibble and snacks were then dispensed and Dr. Smudge returning to eating. Soon after, [[Mr. Chicken]] entered the feeder. What ensued was a very intense stand-off, Dr. Smudge growling and hissing at the other cat for several minutes. The reason for this is unknown. He was eventually scared off, sitting outside the feeder as the other cat began to eat. Eventually, at 5:36 PM, Dr. Smudge crawled back inside, stalking [[Mr. Chicken]] from behind as he ate. The rest of the encounter was tense but peaceful. [[Mr. Chicken]] stopped eating at 5:41 PM and left the feeder, leaving Dr. Smudge alone. He proceeded to lay down, exhausted by this event.
* [[File:All four.png|thumb|Dr. Smudge, [[Mr. Chicken]], [[Mr. Egg]] and [[Ms. Warn]] on April 27th.]]'''April 27, 2024:''' At around 05:00 AM (LFT) was seen in the feeder eating, getting snacks and kibble stuck on his mouth twice. He was subsequently pushed out of the way by [[Mr. Puke]], staying with him for around 15 minutes. The encounter was peaceful. Later, [[Mr. Egg]] hesitantly entered the feeder to eat. Dr. Smudge did not interfere. Shortly after Mr. Egg's entrance, [[Mr. Chicken]] sniffed his butt repeatedly. At the same time, [[Ms. Warn]] snuck up from the top right. Dr. Smudge refused to leave, remaining the left (top view) corner of the feeder. [[Ms. Warn]] left at 05:27 PM (LFT). The trio of white-orange cats remained in a tense situation for another several minutes, [[Mr. Chicken]] eventually losing interest at 05:29 PM (LFT), but returning after half a minute and sniffing Dr. Smudge again. Kibble and snacks were then dispensed and Dr. Smudge returning to eating. Soon after, [[Mr. Chicken]] entered the feeder. What ensued was a very intense stand-off, Dr. Smudge growling and hissing at the other cat for several minutes. The reason for this is unknown. He was eventually scared off, sitting outside the feeder as the other cat began to eat. Eventually, at 05:36 PM (LFT), Dr. Smudge crawled back inside, stalking [[Mr. Chicken]] from behind as he ate. The rest of the encounter was tense but peaceful. [[Mr. Chicken]] stopped eating at 05:41 PM (LFT) and left the feeder, leaving Dr. Smudge alone. He proceeded to lay down, exhausted by this event.
* '''April 29th, 2024''': Arrives at the [[Happy Canteen|Happy]] [[Happy Canteen|Canteen]] at 11:00 AM (LFT) and eats for several minutes.
* '''April 29, 2024''': Arrives at the [[Happy Canteen|Happy]] [[Happy Canteen|Canteen]] at 11:00 AM (LFT) and eats for several minutes.
Afraid of Mr. Chicken after the April 27th incident.
Dr. Smudge licking the catnip ball (click to see gif)
Dr. Smudge is a new cat recently spotted at the feeder. He appears on the Happy Canteen and his first sighting was on February 23, 2024, at approximately 02:16 AM (LFT).
Unlike most male cats, he does not have the honorific of "Mr.", but instead has the honorific of "Dr.".
Behavior
Dr. Smudge appears to be the curious sort, indicated by how he has been seen sniffing around the cat house and often looks around while eating. He also likes the catnip ball on the wall opposite of the feeder bowl.
Appearance
His coat is mostly white with orange patches. He has a distinct pattern on his upper back that resembles a splatter. His lower half and tail are orange while his hind legs are white. He has two small orange dots above his eyes as well.
Top view of Dr. Smudge
Sightings
LFT = "Local Feeder Time"
February 2024
February 23, 2024: At 02:16 AM (LFT), Dr. Smudge appeared for the first time and ate from the feeder for a while. Afterwards, he played, licked the catnip ball, ate a bit more, and then left.
February 29, 2024: At 11:17 PM (LFT), Dr. Smudge appeared from the shadows and ate from Mount Kibble while being watched by Mr. Beetle, once noticed, Dr, Smudge continuously growled at Mr. Beetle until leaving after 20 minutes.
March 2024
March 03, 2024: At 10:09 PM (LFT), Dr. Smudge was spotted eating from the feeder. During the time of his presence, there was a moment where he was seen growling to a cat outside then continue on eating.
March 08, 2024: Spotted at 11:58 PM (LFT) chomping, nibbling, may even be inclined to say, 'comiendo'.
March 10, 2024: Spotted at 01:37 PM (LFT) stuck around for over 10 minutes chowing down.
March 11, 2024: Spotted at 01:31 AM (LFT) Dr. Smudge appeared and scared away Ms. Kibble and then leave at the same time.
March 24, 2024: Spotted at 04:38 AM (LFT) Dr. Smudge appears to the feeder, scaring away Mr. Beef. Looks noticeably worse for wear, with a very crusty face.
April 2024
April 03, 2024: Seen at 00:51 AM (LFT). Dr. Smudge arrived to the feeder during the rain, with their eyes being somewhat better. He ate for seven minutes, receiving some more kibble during so.
Dr. Smudge, Mr. Chicken, Mr. Egg and Ms. Warn on April 27th.April 27, 2024: At around 05:00 AM (LFT) was seen in the feeder eating, getting snacks and kibble stuck on his mouth twice. He was subsequently pushed out of the way by Mr. Puke, staying with him for around 15 minutes. The encounter was peaceful. Later, Mr. Egg hesitantly entered the feeder to eat. Dr. Smudge did not interfere. Shortly after Mr. Egg's entrance, Mr. Chicken sniffed his butt repeatedly. At the same time, Ms. Warn snuck up from the top right. Dr. Smudge refused to leave, remaining the left (top view) corner of the feeder. Ms. Warn left at 05:27 PM (LFT). The trio of white-orange cats remained in a tense situation for another several minutes, Mr. Chicken eventually losing interest at 05:29 PM (LFT), but returning after half a minute and sniffing Dr. Smudge again. Kibble and snacks were then dispensed and Dr. Smudge returning to eating. Soon after, Mr. Chicken entered the feeder. What ensued was a very intense stand-off, Dr. Smudge growling and hissing at the other cat for several minutes. The reason for this is unknown. He was eventually scared off, sitting outside the feeder as the other cat began to eat. Eventually, at 05:36 PM (LFT), Dr. Smudge crawled back inside, stalking Mr. Chicken from behind as he ate. The rest of the encounter was tense but peaceful. Mr. Chicken stopped eating at 05:41 PM (LFT) and left the feeder, leaving Dr. Smudge alone. He proceeded to lay down, exhausted by this event.
April 29, 2024: Arrives at the HappyCanteen at 11:00 AM (LFT) and eats for several minutes.
(Not every cat sighting is documented.) (LFT = "Local Feeder Time")
Gallery
Dr. Smudge's huge eyes.
Dr. Smudge licking his lips.
Dr. Smudge from above
Dr. Smudge staring
Dr. Smudge with crusty eyes, staring into the feeder
Dr. Smudge's eyes as of April 3rd, 2024.
Dr. Smudge getting a snack stuck on his mouth. (GIF)
Snacks get dispensed on Dr. Smudge's head, much to his dismay. Mr. Egg can be seen. (GIF)
Dr. Smudge's side profile. Beautiful.
Dr. Smudge investigates snacks and kibble. Kibble is dispensed. (GIF)