Codename: Thundercat | Occupation: bait Rescued as a foal from illegal pet traders, Thundercat was quickly adopted into the training program of the group who rescued him. He proved to be a fast mover, quick thinker, and didn’t shy from a challenge. Upon his graduation into service, he was given his brand and his codename - a fierce cat with a bolt between the teeth. The eyes gain sparks under UV light, a special signature of the program.
Bait n switchIn media, being the bait is often portrayed as something the ‘stupid’ characters gets stuck with. Cat would wholeheartedly disagree. It’s in fact the most important part of a job. Toeing the line between being in danger and being in control, being convincing enough to pull it off, not giving in under the pressure of the whole job hinging on your part - Thundercat relishes the adrenaline.
After careful recon and planning, Cat is deployed near a known poacher or smuggler hideout, his telltale brand hidden with makeup. His striking coat and confident demeanour are hard to miss for those trained to spot a catch. He then either leads them on a wild chase that leads in their capture, or he lets himself become captured to break them from the inside out it depends on the plan. He tries to help as many creatures as he can on his own, opening stalls and cages with deft lips.
Laying LowCat’s downtime is filled with more than just training. He’s fascinated by the garage where equipment is maintained. He helps out his handler by grabbing tools or holding objects for her. If he’s not in the shops, he’s in the rehab centre checking in on some of the rescued animals awaiting transport to other facilities. He offers companionship to the scared and lonely, and is an excellent therapy animal for equines especially.
Frequent FlyerThis rescue work expands far and wide from the mountains he was born in. Thundercat has travelled by almost any means imaginable to almost anywhere imaginable. Sometimes all that’s needed to catch a thief is convincing and talented bait.
Thundercat couldn’t imagine any other life. This is where he belongs.