Well I did it...I took Minion!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Here is the previous thread in case you are just tuning in:
What would you do?

I was there tonight and the guy who lived below our apartment told me that he is pretty sure the folks who had him, moved out without him about 3-4 weeks ago, because he has been starving for love and begging for food. The guy who lives below me told me that he has been feeding Minion every day for the past week because he was getting really thin. I told him that I would like to take him and he said, "oh please, he's going to die out here without food and claws". He's moving out in three weeks and with him gone, Minion would have no food, unless someone else took up the job of feeding him.

I took him and I feel great about it. I guess I had to wait until the time was right, and the guilt was not there. I truly believe 100% that Minion was homeless. I have included some pics of him after I brushed him and cut off some mats.

[NoahsMommy]

Yay!!! I'm glad you did it, he has a great home!!!

Gosh, Minion is sooooo gorgeous!!! How are the dogs doing with him? Is he adjusting well?

He's so cute!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Way to GO, MawMee LESLIE!!!

Welkome to your New, FOREVUR Howze, Lil Minion!

How ya gettin along wiffa G&K Dawggiez - Met em yet??

Sure hope They *LIKE* ya, Minion!

An fur Gawsh Sakes - paLeeze dont be doin any
*Hisssssin* or *Grrrrroooowlin* at Graham or Kersey - ! Ya all gotta lern ta Luv an Live tagether...
Ya knowe - Wun Big Happie Fambly!

Sure looks like ya LIKE the new howze - lookin purdy kumfertabul onna floor there.
Lil bit *Wide-Eyed*, but you'll get used to it.

Hope yur givin a LOTTA HedBumpiez to yer New MawMee an runnin yur *Purrrrr* Motur Full Blast!

Enjoy yur New Life, Minion!
An get yer Mom ta show ya where the puter is ~
We wanna hear sum Kat Tails, ASAP!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Yay!!! I'm glad you did it, he has a great home!!!

Gosh, Minion is sooooo gorgeous!!! How are the dogs doing with him? Is he adjusting well?

He's so cute!!!

Graham is so laid back and easy going...little bothers him. A cat is nothing new to him. Kersey on the other hand is still a puppy at heart. She is 14 months old and she is playful, so she's more curious. I am pretty surprised, I am keeping Minion in my office for a little while to make sure he does not have fleas or anything, but he seems just as curious about the dogs as Kersey is about him. When I do the grand introduction to the dogs, I will start off with bringing Graham in my office with me and Minion. Graham could really care less He'll sniff and then he'll walk away.

I gave Minion some food and water just a few minutes ago and he quickly ate some food and he has been drinking water for a few minutes streight. I wonder how long it's been since he's had fresh water. Poor guy I'll take him to the vet to make sure he does not have a microchip either tomorrow or sometime this weekend (please wish me luck that he does not have a microchip) and get him checked for worms and fleas.

My x-neighbor only fed Minion noodles today. He didn't have any cat food left so that's all he might have eaten today.

Anyway, wish us luck that Minion does not have a (neglectful) home that wants him back. I will still see if anyone claims him, but I may offer to buy him off them if they wanted him back. He was neglected and he won't ever be with me, Dan, Graham, Kersey & the fishes

I'll keep you updated.

[Rottieluver45]

OMG!!! He is sooooo cute!!MORE PICS,MORE PICS,MORE PICS!!! I DEMAND MORE PICTURES!!! Please!!

[lailamara]

I'm so happy to hear you have Minion, he couldn't have a better home . He is one stunningly handsome boy. Better send in some pics for "Cat of the Day".

[toughCookie]

good for you, it sounds like you did the right thing, lucky kitty has a good home now

[zippy-kat]

He's adorable!!!!!

[AmberLee]

Congrats!!!
Congrats!!!
Congrats!!!

Sounds like you saved a life AND enhanced your family with a darling bundle of love. Well done, you!!!

[The Cat Factory]

Aww! He's gorgeous! Congrats on your new kitty! I know he's going to love his new home!

[lynnestankard]

OH WELL DONE LESLIE!! So pleased Minion is now in his Forever home. He looks gorgeous too. Bit of feeding up hopefully is all he needs. Still a vet visit will put your mind at rest won't it?
Lots more lovely pics., will go down so well too!!
I'm just so pleased for you! xxx

Lynne

[Vermontcat]

I'm so glad that you finally found someone with answers at the apt. building so you could take Minion with you. He is a beautiful cat and I can't believe someone would just leave him behind when they moved (and he's declawed and outside even worse!) It looks like he was meant to be with you!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Good news and bad news this morning:

Good news: The introduction to the dogs went much better then I could have ever expected! You all are not going to believe this, but the moment I let Graham into the office where Minion is living for the time being, he went up to Graham and headbumpied him over and over, purring all the way, as if they had been living together forever. Graham sniffed him and stood there looking at me while this odd creature rubbed back and fourth up against him.

Unbelievable.

It almost makes me wonder if something's wrong with Minion? He has absolutely no fears of anyone or anything except for cars, that I have seen so far. So now I know that he must have been raised with dogs, or else he would have been at least a teeny bit scared, you think? Do you guys think he could have something wrong with him, like a brain injury or something, or do you think I am looking at best pre-socialized strey cat that I have ever seen?

The intro to Kersey also went perfect, although Minion only headbumpied back and forth against her three times, as opposed to Graham who he seemed to like more, since he headbumpied and rubbed back and forth on him about 12 times or so.

It's odd that he's so social and outgoing. It make me either think that he has a problem, or he was just born this social, friendly and outgoing.

Here are a few pics of the intro.

It's hard to tell in this shot, but Minion was headbumpy-ing Graham and Graham was being the patient guy that he is.


And here's him meeting Keresy for the first time. You can kind of tell that he's headbumpy-ing Kersey in this pic.


And last, Minion was loving Graham while he sniffed Minion's food and water dishes.


Bad news: I am SO alergic to Minion I woke up last night and had to take my inhaler (allergy induced asthma) and that was a first. I have already taken my inhaler again this morning, and I feel as though I could use it again soon I am going to get a homeopathic that is good for allergies and see if I build an imunity to him. If not then I'll consider being brave and getting allergy shots (I have a horrendous phobia of needles, regardless of their size).

[Sam's My Baby]

I am so glad you took Minion in! He is simply gorgeous! I am sorry to hear about your allergies..I hope they get better real soon!

[sasvermont]

I am so glad you finally found Minion again and took him home.

I have read articles about cat dander allergies and they often say that bathing the cat often cuts down on the production of dander.

You may want to see if the laid back kitty minds having a bath. There are also mesh bags you can buy, to put kitty in, while you do the bath thing.

Again, I am so impressed with your efforts to protect this poor guy. I am sure that if you cannot keep him, you will find a good home for him.

Congratulations on you success and Welcome Little Guy!



P. S. I just love the pictures of your doggies accepting the affections of Minion! So sweet! Reminds me of my Graemer, being so kind to Gabe, his new big brother!