Three small boys came to our door holding a tiny kitten, asking...because they knew we had several cats, if it was ours. I said no, but told them if they didn't find the owner to bring it back and we would care for it. A few hours later they were back..no luck...and I took the kitten from them and told my wife we had a new guest.
This little creature was, upon closer examination, covered with dirt and trembling. We took her into our bathroom and made a bed for her in the tub and fed her. She ate ravenously a little while later we took a warm wash cloth and tried to get some of the filth off of her. She collapsed with her tiny head on my wife's foot, sang a little, and fell asleep.
So began the saga of our life with this little tuxie soon to be named Annie.
The next morning this little one went to the vet and they promised to look her over and call to tell us if she was going to be ok. Well, as it turned out, she was...other than being malnourished...also afflicted with ringworm. But, she'd make it. The next day we dropped by to talk with the vet and our kitten was in a cage with the tag "Orphan" on it. My wife said, she's not an orphan, and her name will be Annie. About a week later...my wife and I having contracted the ringworms...as well as did the little boys who found her...Annie could come home.
And, home she made it. For several weeks we were all treating each other for the ringworms...and Annie slept most of the time...but we somehow knew this was going to be a special cat. And special she is...her antics have entertained us endlessly, and she's one of the most loving creatures ever. She sleeps between us...greets us with a morning purr, and head-butts us as we're pouring our morning coffee, reminding us not to forget to put a little cream in her bowl. When she wants something or wants us to see something she comes and taps us with an outstretched paw...and then pitter-patters across the floor to whatever it is we need to see or do. Her gait has such a distinctive sound as she crosses the floor or comes down the stairs, I don't need to look to see which of our cats it is.
There's another special cat that could use a little help. Here's the story:
Arielle is a female Siamese Lynx Point who was rescued from a horrific hoarder situation in MA and as a result of the severe conditions she endured she lost her eye. On top of this she was very frightened, underweight, fleas, mites and to top it off at just barely one she was pregnant. She gave birth to 6 kittens, two died after weeks of medical efforts and the other 4 made it but with LOTS of care and love. Arielle remained with us instead of being adopted out as well as two of her offspring (Speedy & Clyde)who both had medical & behavioral issue. She has learned to trust again and love her caretakers and feline and canine rescue friends. SHe is now in need of a major life surgery. She has SEVERE dental disease and is having a MAJOR dental surgery on November 19, 2013. It is estimated to cost $2,000. She needs this in order to keep her organs functioning properly and be able to live a pain free life. Please help us allow Arielle to jump ths one last hurdle and live out the rest of her life painfree and surrounded by love. Thank you in advance for helping, if anyone needs a copy of the vet estimate please PM me I am happy to provide it or any other details needed.
This was in a Facebook post by our own Rena RF...and the cat's rescuer is short about $900 to save this kitty's life. If you could join the other kind souls who have given to help, it would be a kindness. You can see the kitty Arielle, here and hopefully give a few dollars:
http://www.youcaring.com/...
My thanks to all who contributed last night. It's that time of year...when we all count our blessings even if they're slim. Maybe we can bless this little gal with life.