The brutal winds we had the last couple of days, kept two of my
regulars away too. I only feed 4,(outside) but it's always the same cats.
I hope LBK found a safe, dry place to go.
The brutal winds we had the last couple of days, kept two of my
regulars away too. I only feed 4,(outside) but it's always the same cats.
I hope LBK found a safe, dry place to go.
The black and white cat just showed up but ran off when s/he saw me. She apparently knows this is the place to go for food so I'm sure she'll be back b/c I put food out. But now I don't know what to think. I don't know if LBK is too afraid to come around b/c the b&w cat was bullying him or if he's indoors or if something happened to him.
This is how I "officially" got started in rescue in the first place. Peeka was my neighbor's cat and was missing. The temps were below freezing and she finally returned but to my house instead of my neighbor's. She was badly injured and had an infection that resulted in her having to get her tail amputated but my neighbor wouldn't assume responsibility for her, so I took her on the condition that I could take her brother Boo, too. I called them my Christmas miracles. Now here's history sort of repeating itself. I sure hope my little guy/gal is alright.
ETA: He's back! Whew! I just got up from the computer and noticed that Coco Puff was staring out the patio window. I checked and there was LBK, chowing down. He usually runs when he sees me but he must be really hungry b/c he only looked up and I said "Hi, buddy!" and he kept on eating. I'm so relieved! The b&w cat reminds me of my RB Puddy. She was a calico but this cat has the same short, fluffy tail as Puddy had. I guess I'm just nostalgic right now.
That reminds me of the Black Cats who have crossed my path.
Tubby 2 named after Tubby the travelling RV Cat who was older and sadly passed away after a year of being a Found Cat.:(
Tubster Panther once a small hungry Stray , now a Found Cat in good standing and a Huge Black Cat!!!!:love:
Ebony Beau Tubster would have a Found Cat , but sadly had RIP and FELV.
We miss EBT and have named our Outdoor Enclosure the Ebony Beau Tubster Memorial Sanctuary.:(
And Ebonite Tubbette who died under mysterious circumstances:(
We are praying that Little Black Cat will be a successful rescue and My Elegant Ebony Angels are trying thier best to convince Little Black Cat that you are a Good Purrson , and theres a Furrever Home just waiting to be claimed!!!
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What a relief to know that LBK is back and munching out. Do you know if kitty is using the shelter you set up? If it's as cold there as it is here, I pray this little sweetie has a warm home to go to. Thank you for all you do to help this little one!
It doesn't appear that he is using the shelter. I have a feeling that he belongs to someone and that he didn't come around for a while b/c they at least may have had the common sense to keep him indoors when the weather was so brutal. It warmed up today but the last few days were awful, sub freezing temps and high winds. I felt bad about any creature being out there. I can always tell how bad it is when I see that no birds are feeding.Quote:
Originally Posted by momcat
I wish there was an outlet close to the shelter; I'd put a heating pad on low in between blankets as I used to do when I lived at the rental. But the shelter is on the side of the house that's better protected from the elements. If I move it to where the outlet is, there's more exposure plus my Fur Posse have an advantage of darting out the door if they see him and I sure don't want that! LBK's mew is so heartbreaking; it sounds as though he's crying. My cats all have distinct meows but none of them sound like that. It gives me LES just thinking about it.
He let me pet him! He didn't show up for dinner last night but he did show his face during my garage sale. He sat just far away enough that he felt safe and he mewed a little but when my friend said "hi" to him, he ran off. This morning he must have been really hungry, sweet boy, b/c he looked directly in the sliding glass door of my patio and Boo had his nose pressed up against the glass. It was like a mirror image. When I went for my camera, of course, Boo walked away.
When I started to dish out LBK's breakfast, he ran right up to me and started to eat while I was still dishing it out. I took a chance and lightly stroked him and he didn't flinch but I could tell that he was just famished and wasn't there for attention; he wanted food! If he really does trust me, I may be able to get more pix of him. I do not want to take in another cat but I keep remembering Boo, my Christmas miracle, and it's eating at me. My finances just won't allow it so I'll do my best to keep LBK well fed and warm and comfortable and I'll give him as much love and attention as he'll let me give him.
When are you going to get your tattoo?
I'm afraid to ask what that means. "Sucker" maybe? LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
Why do you ask, when you know the answer?:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Medusa
Now that the "shoe is on the other foot" - lace it up and get moving!;)
I like Richard got mine long ago. Wouldn't have it any other way. Welcome back to the club. All the out side cats that were in the neighborhood are now in my house (once in they don't go out), yes it does get a bit tight and it does stretch the budget, but we can go without a few things, they can not.
It isn't just my budget that prevents me from taking them in; it's just become increasingly difficult to handle it all. I'm not ancient by any stretch but I am getting older and find that I need more help than I used to. If I were still married and had a partner, done deal, but I have to be practical. Plus if I want to go on vacation or to work conferences, it becomes very expensive to pay a good catsitter. Fortunately, I do have one but she can't medicate them and all of my cats are on meds, so I have to pay extra to have someone come in just to administer meds. Also, keeping the house clean and disinfected is exhausting. I have to depend on my catsitter when I'm away to keep up w/all of it.
Like you, John, I feel that once they're in, they don't go back out. Specs acts like a maniac whenever he sees LBK, so does Yodie, and I just don't want cat fights and pee wars. I have a fairly calm household except for the illnesses which seem to be coming on more frequently. My trips to the vet wear me out let alone my finances. Just this latest episode w/Yodie cost me $1200 and we're not finished. I will NEVER allow LBK to go w/out food or shelter and I'll give him as much attention as he'll allow me. Plus I'm not convinced that he doesn't belong to someone but I'm leery of knocking on doors b/c there are a few cat haters in the neighborhood, one of which lives right next door.
LBK came back just a few minutes ago and I thought maybe he wanted attention this time. Nope. He was still hungry so I gave him a little bit of dry food plus some Whisker Lickins pouch food. He didn't want me to pet him this time, so I just put the food down and left.
Even if you cant take in Little Black Cat, we are praying that you can find him a FurrEver Home some where he will be safe, cherished and warm.
:love::love::love:
I think Ebony Beau Tubsters:):) giving his protege Little Black Cat :cool::cool:lessons on how to win over Meeowmies!!!
:cool::cool::cool:
:love: I know how heart strings can tug on an empty wallet, especially when I walk into the cat room at the local humane society I'm so thankful they take such good care of the cats, and most of the cats do get adopted. Poor LBK, at least your doing what you can and he is being taken care of though maybe is other owners do own him.
He was't around when I had to rush Pidge in to the vet's this morning but maybe he came while we were gone and got tired of waiting b/c he just now showed up and was pawing at my hands as I was dishing the food. That cat was hungry! He now runs up to me w/abandon so we're making progress. I bought a case of cat food just for him yesterday so I guess I'm in this thing. LOL
I know that Ebony Beau Tubster, Ebonite and Tubby 2 Angels are happy that thier Little Black Cat protege has a acse of food all to himself.
They know that you will do your very best to find him a Furrever Home for CatMas!!!
:love::love::love:
Maybe LBK could be a porch cat, a la Gary?:confused::D:rolleyes:
That's rather what s/he is now anyhow. I just know how that can spiral out of control b/c where there's one cat, there are always more. Two other cats show up occasionally and I don't want to put myself in the position where I'm feeding and vetting 27 outdoor cats again. I simply cannot afford it plus I donated all my out door houses to a vet tech. If my neighbor the cat hater sees a bunch of cats congregating at my house, I know that he'll either harm them or call animal control on me so I have to be careful. A while ago he got a puppy for his daughters and kept it maybe a week before he gave it away, said it was too much work and he didn't want to clean up after it so he won't be sympathetic to me at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by orangemm
Well, I found out where LBK has been sleeping; under a tarp that I have around my patio furniture. I just don't get it. I put out a nice dog house w/the door off center so that s/he has a wall for protection from wind, there's a big, fluffy blanket inside, it's covered w/a tarp, it's on legs so that it's off the ground but s/he'd rather sleep on the cold concrete. I just now put a fluffy rug under the tarp until tomorrow morning. When the bitter, high winds have calmed down, I'll move the dog house near the tarped patio furniture and I'll put a heating pad on low so that, hopefully, s/he'll go in there.
I'm going to pay more attention to fliers to see if anyone is missing a black cat b/c if s/he belongs to someone, s/he's decided s/he likes it better here. S/he sits at my sliding door and cries and I can tell s/he's hungry but I don't want to feed him/her more than twice a day. I'm going to have to get him/her vetted and checked to see if s/he's been altered but w/all my Fur Posse's illnesses right now, my finances are stretched, especially w/Christmas next week.
Mary-
Thank you for everything you are doing for this sweet black cat. It's always hard to see them or hear about cats outside and I do what I can. I have a stray boy that lives out near my apartment complex but with 10 and the 1 foster right now till this Saturday there is just no way I could afford to take in anymore. I still feed the guy outside and give him water but he isn't very friendly and recently he's been hissing at me when I go to give him food, I think it scares him that he is becoming used to me coming around and giving him food but who knows.
Thanks for feeding this baby.
Melissa
I moved the dog house and put a heating pad in between folds of the blanket. S/he was still stubborn and refused to go inside until last night. When s/he saw me, s/he ran out of the house and up to my door. Most times, though, s/he sleeps on the cold cement so I put a fluffy rug out there so s/he'll at least have a little warmth. S/he's become very affectionate and when I call him/her, s/he comes running. I even can pick him/her up but not for long; s/he doesn't seem to like being held. S/he even flopped over as though s/he wanted a belly rub and I made a slight move in that direction but s/he was going to be rough and I didn't want him/her to wrap around my hand and arm and dig in, so I pulled back and said "NO!" As soon as I get paid next month, I'll take him/her in for vetting. Hopefully, s/he'll come back clean. S/he stands a good chance of being adopted, I think. S/he's still young enough b/c you know how many people are; they want kittens, not cats.
I'm glad the cat is being friendly. You are right there people want kittens most of the times not cats.
I'm glad LBK is still coming around though.
melissa
When my old rescue friend called me and said "I know someone who is looking for a black cat", I couldn't believe it. I became suspicious, though, b/c whenever someone is breed/color specific, my antennae go up, perhaps wrongly. I love Calicos and I would probably not be able to turn away a Calico to keep forever but that's me. If I don't know the person, then I get nervous. Anyhow, we were working on placing him w/this man but b/c I had to make so many trips back and forth to the vet w/Yodie and Pidgie during the last couple of weeks, it just wasn't doable and I didn't want to jinx it by posting it on PT until it actually happened. Yesterday was supposed to be the day but, of course, I had my situation w/Pidge and it just couldn't be done. So. I just got home after dropping him off w/my rescue friend.
LBK cried the entire drive there. I felt awful. I put my fingers inside the carrier door to stroke him and he rubbed his face up against them and laid his head down on them. I didn't want to transfer him to another cage in case he panicked and then we'd have to chase him, so I just talked to him, told him that I love him and told him that he was going to a good home. My rescue friend called me while I was driving home and he said that LBK let him transfer him to another carrier w/no problem and that he had already dropped him off at his new home. The man has a lot of cats and some dogs but apparently they all get along and I trust the rescue man totally that LBK went to a good home. He's turned down many people who wanted cats that he had for adoption. So why do I feel so sad? I feel like I've lost two cats now. I said that if it doesn't work out, I'd take LBK back. I don't want to take in another cat but I feel heartbroken right now. I should be happy but I'm not. :(
I understand how you feel. These little critters just worm their way right into our hearts, and we just know that no one but us can give them the perfect home.
That's why we have 6 cats instead of 2 :)
I could never refuse a cute whiskered face.
Mary, I once rescued a little kitty from the side of the road. I made sure he had a good home and all the while, wanted him back. BUT once I heard how happy he was in his new home, I just new I did the right thing. I suspect you will feel the same, once things settle down for you. You need some quiet time with your guys as well as a stress free holiday.
Maybe you will be able to receive updates on the LBK. That would warm your heart, I am sure.
You did the right thing. And hey, if he ends up back with you, then it was meant to be.
{{{hugs}}}
If I had another CD, I would send it to you.:love:
Mary, I know when I bottled fed and raised Rudy and Monty, I was SO careful to be sure that they went to a good home....it absolutely broke my heart to let them go, so I know how you feel right now....LBK knows that you tried very hard to do the right thing....in a way, this is the best Christmas gift LBK could ever have, a forever home....
Funny you should mention that, Candace. When I left for Dr. Lee's yesterday, I was going to put your CD in the player in my car but I was so rushed to get her in there that I forgot it. I know how she liked that one song and I was going to replay it continuously til we got there. The last time I took her in, she was so quiet that I was afraid we wouldn't make it. This time she sounded as though she was yelling, so I knew she was really sick and the CD might have calmed her down had I remembered to bring it. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
Well...you said her favourite was the Lullaby. I thought of the words to it when I heard about Pidgie...and they are sadder, though still soothing. Listen to it again when you are ready...I think you'd be a total mess otherwise.
The Boy is arriving soon? I hope that will comfort if not cheer you.
Yes, the boy gets in this evening. He has lots of plans for us and I sure hope I have the energy to do all of it. I'm still way behind on everything and I'm having quite a house full tomorrow night. Oh well, it'll get done somehow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
It seems that even new habits die hard w/me. I got up during the night to check on LBK. And Coco Puff misses him/her, too. I could tell that they would've been good buddies; Coco Puff was just so curious but no thick tail, no hackles going up, just curiosity. He was always nose to nose w/LBK on the glass door. After I too LBK to his new home, Coco Puff kept going to that door and crying. He probably wonders what in the world is going on, first Pidge disappears and now LBK.
I have to agree with Grace. During transports I some times I have too foster for a week or so. It gets real hard to let go and say good by even after a short time. Donna's Lucie is a good example, I only had her for 1 night. Fell in love, I know Donna with give her the best home.
Yeah it was very hard for me to give her to you, John.Quote:
Originally Posted by GILL
Well Mary, in the space of two days or so, you have lost two kitties, Pidge and LBK. Maybe that's why you feel so sad?
But, in both cases you did your very best, so you have nothing to feel badly about. Pidge is at peace at the RB and LBK is in a new furrever home!
Try to relax this holiday; enjoy your family and friends and know in your :love: that you have made the right decisions.
Hope you have a lovely and peaceful Christmas!:love::love:
I received this in an email from LBK's new human this Christmas morning:
The new girl is finally out of the carrier' used the litter box and is eating. She is quite content at the moment, although I believe she is recovering from a broken heart. It is so very sad. But she is bonding with me, and trusts me completely at this point. She is very sweet and affectionate. And is still afraid of tiny Penelope Pickles! I would think that she has found her forever home. I am considering naming her either Fleur Bennett or Arwen Evenstar.
It's time to return to the kitchen and baking. Cookies for the neighbors, Mom and me. But still no Christmas tree; hopefully tonight.
Merry, Mary!
I'm so glad that she's doing well, especially since the weather has turned nasty again; cold, windy and pouring rain. My rescue friend told me that LBK wrapped her legs around her new human's neck and it made me jealous! I have to keep reminding myself that she's better off w/him. He reminds me of our own Catmandu w/the names he gives his cats.
We all have different systems for naming our cats, don't we? Mine both start with the letter M, though that wasn't done on purpose. At least I don't think so. MacGyver was named after the t.v. show character. He is very smart and resourceful. He can break into anything and is curious about everything! Ming is a Siamese, so the name sort of fits. But really, he was named after a cat I knew who had the most beautiful green eyes I have ever seen (that cat was not Siamese). Ming has absolutely gorgeous blue eyes, as do most Siamese. Mary, he looks very much like Coco Puff! I have taken tons of pictures of him and when I have the time and money (I'm short on both these days) I will get them developed and post them on here.
As far as LBK goes, you did the right thing in finding her a good home. She will never be on the cold outside, mewing to be noticed, ever again. You should feel real good about that!:)
You should be proud Mary that you found a home for Little Black Cat , as Black Cats are sometimes the hardest to rehome.
Tubby 2 , Ebony Beau Tubster and Ebonite are setting up the Golden Star by your name in The Heroes Hall of the Rainbow Bridge Hall of Fame!!
:love::love:
And when you arrive there years from now, you will reap your just rewards!!!
:love::love:
Furrever!!!
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Mary, I'm glad to hear that LBK has found her forever home and is now doing well and safe from the outdoors.:) As Gary said you should be proud of yourself for being able to find her a home and a very loving home at that.:)
Her new human was thoughtful enough to add that he thought LBK was suffering from a broken heart...meaning LBK missed you tons! I thought that was so sweet. :):love:
Arwen Evenstar is the elf (half-elf, as was her father) from Lord of the Rings, who gave up her immortality and married Aragorn. She was beautiful, strong, smart and unique.
First two pics here are of the character Arwen; the second two of Fleur Bennett, a British actress who starred for one year in "Are You Being Served Again?" as the character Mavis.
LBK's new human sounds quite eclectic!:)
He's a retired school teacher of special needs children. He does sound devoted to his furkids.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
And thanx for the info on the names, Candace. The things I learn on PT. :)
Maybe he's single, Mary? Maybe check him out while The Boy is there to approve! :D
Back and forth, back and forth. There were no parts back there but my boys are all neutered and after a while, there's nothing to see, so it's easy to understand why we all thought LBK could be a girl. He was neutered right after the new year.
I received an update about him and he's finally fitting in at his new home. He's apparently bonded w/one of the other cats and they snuggle together and sleep in the bathroom sink. His human has decided to let them be so he brushes his teeth in the bathtub! LOL